Washington Air Crash: Broken altimeter, ignored warnings: Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67

An NTSB investigation into a fatal helicopter-airplane collision in D.C. revealed a faulty helicopter altimeter and prior warnings to the FAA about helicopter traffic dangers. The NTSB criticized the FAA's inaction despite safety concerns and near misses. Both the FAA and Army officials deflected blame, highlighting route separation issues and air traffic control practices.