Coverage dated December 17, 2025

U.S. government admits negligence in deadly midair collision over Potomac River

Headline from NBC Los Angeles

The United States government admitted fault for the midair collision over the Potomac River in January, according to a court filing.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    U.S. government admits negligence in deadly midair collision over Potomac River (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The United States government admitted fault for the midair collision over the Potomac River in January, according to a court filing.

  2. NBC New York

    U.S. admits fault in deadly midair collision over Potomac River near DCA (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    The United States government admitted fault for the midair collision over the Potomac River in January, according to a court filing.

  3. Fox News

    US government admits fault in deadly Potomac River collision that killed 67 people in Washington DC (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The U.S. government acknowledged both air traffic control failures and pilot negligence led to the January crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67.

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