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Following Tragic Aircraft Collision With Black Hawk, SecArmy Nom Plans Focus On Aviation Safety

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Following Tragic Aircraft Collision With Black Hawk, SecArmy Nom Plans Focus On Aviation Safety
The Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies respond to an aircraft collision in Washington D.C., January 30, 2025. Coast Guard Sector Maryland - National Capital Region command center watchstanders received a report of a helicopter and a commercial passenger aircraft collision Wednesday evening in vicinity of the Ronald Reagan Airport. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

Following Wednesday evening’s tragic accident involving a civilian aircraft colliding with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Army Secretary nominee Dan Driscoll told lawmakers he plans to focus on aviation safety and the level of risk associated with certain training flights. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved in last night’s tragedy, which occurred a few miles away from this hearing room. If confirmed, I commit to working with this committee to ensure that this never happens again,” Driscoll…

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