A tragic collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport claimed 63 lives. The incident, occurring just before 9 p.m. ET, involved a Bombardier CRJ700 with 60 passengers and four crew members, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter with three aboard. This marks the deadliest commercial air disaster in the U.S. since November 2001. Despite recent close calls, there hasn’t been a major fatal commercial airplane crash on U.S. soil since February 2009. The crash has intensified calls for air traffic control modernization, with equipment dating back to the 1960s. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s main runway is the busiest in the U.S., highlighting the need for better airspace management. The investigation into the collision could take months or longer.
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