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Army report blames systemic failures, two broken radio transmissions for 2025 DC crash that killed 67

Political Guyentist · October 9, 20261 min read

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The Army finished the report in May and released it Thursday after months of pressure from victims' families, who say the partly redacted report falls short because it does not name who was responsible.

What the report foundOther factors cited: air traffic control, helicopter routes, training and safety culture3 details
  • Other factors cited: air traffic control, helicopter routes, training and safety culture
  • Helicopter and airliner routes were separated by as little as 75 feet vertically (Washington Examiner)
  • Tim Lilley, father of first officer Sam Lilley: the Army owes families "a full accounting" of "who was responsible"

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