Air Crash Investigation Hearings Begin

Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are commencing a three-day public hearing to present findings on the earlier-year crash involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet near Washington, D.C. The accident resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals and raised concerns about air travel safety. The NTSB has spent six months investigating the incident, and the hearings will feature testimony from aviation safety officials, military leaders, and other involved parties, aiming to provide a clear understanding of the events that led to the tragedy.