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Fixing the System After Tragedy | Washington DC News
Sixteen months after a deadly collision over the Potomac that killed 67, the NTSB’s 50 safety recommendations are finally being acted on — but fixing America’s air traffic system is far from simple. Former controller Susan Shoemaker reveals how the whole system depends on strict rules followed by humans under pressure. Experts say those rules are often unrealistic, and FAA admits errors that night — including mismanaged duties and missed visual cues. This wasn’t one person’s fault — it was a chain of failures. The FAA has already adjusted Reagan’s operations, restricted helicopters, and…
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