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67 Killed in US' Deadliest Air Crash Since 2001

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67 Killed in US' Deadliest Air Crash Since 2001
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JAN 30
Above: A view of the scene after a regional plane collided in midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport outside Washington, DC, on Jan. 29, 2025.  Image copyright: Celal Gunes/Anadolu/Contributor via Getty Images
story last updated JAN 31

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Narrative A

The collision occurred during routine operations at one of the nation's busiest airports, raising serious questions about airspace coordination and safety protocols. While details are limited, the fact that both commercial and military aircraft were operating in such close proximity is a failure of air traffic management that must be addressed immediately.

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Narrative B

This collision was a tragic but rare accident, and it's unfair to place blame on air traffic control systems or military protocols without further investigation. The incident highlights the complex nature of shared airspace management in the Washington, DC, area, where military and civilian aircraft frequently operate in close proximity.

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