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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

The NTSB will convene a daylong public hearing to identify the primary factors behind the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac that killed 67. Board members will focus on assigning probable cause and finalizing the precise wording that will drive subsequent safety recommendations.

Discovered 2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00 | 2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

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  • Probable cause determination will establish the factual basis for safety recommendations after the Jan. 29 collision that killed 67.
  • The Board's exact wording on probable cause will directly shape the scope and legal weight of any regulatory, procedural or oversight changes ([source:479f51e3-4e53-42c0-ad0f-d90cec80ff0e]).
  • Outcomes from the hearing will test whether recent airspace and procedural changes around Reagan National adequately address the collision's root causes ([source:b6e28c4a-9ee5-411d-ba16-feb2c905e8cd]).

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2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00
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2026-01-27T02:22:06.483141-08:00
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