NTSB investigates devastating January plane crash in DC that left 67 dead

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a three-day hearing regarding the January plane crash in Washington, D.C., involving an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet that resulted in 67 fatalities. Investigators will examine the actions of the FAA and air traffic controllers, noting that a combination of factors, including a misplaced antenna and reduced staffing at crucial times, may have contributed to the tragedy.

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