The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D
A deadly midair collision near Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport, which killed 67 people, has raised questions about why prior close calls in the congested airspace were ignored, especially as Congress added more flights. Investigations reveal that the frequency of close calls was greater than previously known, sparking anger from NTSB and FAA officials. The congestion, compounded by Congressional pressure to add flights for convenience, is being examined as a potential factor in the crash, though a direct link hasn't been established by the NTSB.
