US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67

The US government admitted negligence in the January helicopter-plane collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. In response to a lawsuit from a victim's family, the government acknowledged that the FAA air traffic controller violated procedures and that the army helicopter pilots failed to maintain vigilance. The collision occurred when the helicopter flew into the path of an American Airlines regional jet landing at Ronald Reagan airport. While admitting its role, the government suggested that the airline pilots and airlines may also bear responsibility. The lawsuit also names American Airlines and PSA Airlines, who have filed motions to dismiss the case. The NTSB is expected to release its report on the cause of the crash soon.

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