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U.S. government admits negligence in fatal DC helicopter crash

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The U.S. Justice Department confirmed on Wednesday that government negligence led to the fatal crash near Reagan National Airport on January 29, which resulted in 67 deaths.

The incident involved a collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet. The government has accepted responsibility, acknowledging that the Army crew mishandled the helicopter and FAA controllers failed to ensure proper separation and issue necessary safety alerts.

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