Controllers Not Tested for Alcohol After Reagan Airport Crash
Summary
- Air traffic controllers on duty during a fatal Reagan National Airport crash were not tested for alcohol.
- Drug testing for these controllers occurred 18 hours after the incident.
- This testing timeline violates FAA regulations, which require immediate alcohol and within two-hour drug testing.
Overall Sentiment: 🔴 Negative
AI Explanation
Air traffic controllers on duty during a fatal helicopter crash at Reagan National Airport on January 29th were not tested for alcohol. They were also tested for drugs 18 hours after the incident, which deviates from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. FAA rules mandate alcohol testing immediately and drug testing within two hours of a death or incident. This information was revealed during public hearings conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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