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 boosted staffing, but a full overhaul isn’t due until 2028 — and crucial tracking reforms still haven’t passed Congress. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1b821b63d7f87a4