Dad of DC Midair Collision Co-pilot Blames Army's Culture of Near Misses
NewsNationAugust 5, 20254 min23,908 views
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- 💥 A deadly midair collision occurred near Washington D.C.'s Reagan Airport in January, involving a regional airline plane and a US Army Blackhawk helicopter.
- 💔 The crash resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board, making it the deadliest domestic plane crash in over two decades.
- ✈️ Among the victims was 28-year-old co-pilot Sam Lilley, who followed in his father's footsteps to become a pilot.
Father's Quest for Answers
- ❓ Tim Lilley, Sam's father and a former Blackhawk pilot, is seeking answers about the circumstances leading to the crash.
- 🗣️ He highlights that his initial interviews on News Nation provided a voice to discuss the accident with legislators.
- 🚫 He notes that the Army has not taken accountability and has been
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