US Army report cites 'systematic failures' in fatal 2025 helicopter-jet collision that killed 67
AAL•A US Army investigative report found that several systemic failures contributed to the 2025 collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, killing 67.
1. Investigation findings
A US Army report completed in May found that two broken radio transmissions kept the helicopter crew from receiving critical air traffic control details, a key factor in the collision. It also cited technical issues with the Black Hawk and a pattern of helicopter crews failing to meet semi-annual minimum flight hours.
