NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By JOSH FUNK, GARY FIELDS and ED WHITEJanuary 27, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a daylong hearing to highlight the factors contributing to a deadly midair collision between an airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter. The incident occurred on January 29, 2025, near Washington, D.C., and resulted in 67 fatalities. The hearing aims to address the multiple issues that led to the crash. Due to the complexity of the circumstances, the NTSB is unlikely to pinpoint a single definitive cause for the accident. The hearing will likely take place in Washington, D.C., where the NTSB laboratories are located.

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