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NTSB to determine probable cause of Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 at Jan. 27 public meeting

The NTSB will hold a public board meeting on Jan. 27 to determine the probable cause of the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision over the Potomac between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 regional jet operating for American and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH‑60L Black Hawk, which killed 67 people.

Discovered 2026-01-12T08:14:45.724645-08:00 | 2026-01-12T08:14:45.724645-08:00

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The NTSB's Jan. 27 probable‑cause vote will set the formal findings and safety recommendations that could drive regulatory or operational changes for both civil and military operators ([source:a9b0c5cd-0f57-492d-874f-2f06c986edb6]).
The collision in terminal airspace between a CRJ700 and a UH‑60L highlights questions about mixed civil‑military procedures, airspace management and pilot visual perception near urban lighting ([source:796f2084-9c45-4b07-bc52-efefe9c8598a]).
The 67 fatalities add to a year with multiple high‑fatality accidents and could accelerate industry and FAA action on training, airspace procedures and safety oversight ([source:abcefb46-605d-49d1-aea4-967ae7697a7d]).

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