US government confesses to negligence in crash that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government has acknowledged its involvement in the collision between an airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., last January, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 67 people. In response to the first lawsuit by a victim's family, the government admitted partial liability due to violations by the air traffic controller and the oversight of the Army helicopter pilots. The lawsuit also implicates American Airlines and PSA Airlines, although they have filed dismissal motions. The incident occurred when the helicopter flew into the path of the regional jet during landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Investigations highlighted several contributing factors, including the helicopter flying too high on a restricted route. The National Transportation Safety Board is preparing a report on the crash's cause, with concerns raised about the reliance on visual separation by controllers and the helicopter crew's use of night vision goggles.
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