While the investigation will reveal exactly what happened, this accident raises serious questions about air traffic control and airspace management and coordination, particularly in a country where air traffic control staffing shortages have been of deep concern over the last three years," he told The Mirror.
Washington plane crash 'almost certainly' means aviation changes amid staff shortage The horrific collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter will "almost certainly" lead to changes in the aviation industry, experts have told The Mirror.
"The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has reported that hiring and training have not kept pace with controller retirements, leading to concerns over increased workload and fatigue, which are recognised risk factors in aviation safety.
Reagan National is one of the busiest airports in the country, operating with a high volume of traffic on a single main runway, meaning precision in air traffic control is absolutely critical.".
"This mid-air collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a US Army Blackhawk helicopter near Washington Reagan National is a deeply alarming incident, especially given how tightly controlled and congested the airspace is over the US capital.
