Tragedy Over Reagan: The Blackhawk Collision

This chapter details the midair collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight above Reagan Airport, emphasizing miscommunication and critical errors leading to the disaster. It explores the ongoing NTSB and FAA investigations, highlighting the complexities of air traffic safety in congested airspaces and regulatory concerns regarding military flight paths. The narrative also incorporates emotional reflections on the incident's impact on victims' families and the commendable response from first responders.