A mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport on January 29, 2025, killed 67 people. Investigators recovered the black boxes, revealing that on the night of the crash, one air traffic controller handled both helicopters and planes,
a situation deemed “not normal” by the FAA. The controller’s increased workload, combined with a staffing shortage at the airport, may have contributed to the tragedy. The FAA has struggled to fill key positions, leading to understaffing and extended work hours for controllers
