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I think the most crucial takeaway for me is that NTSB finding of how often this was almost happening for over a decade. That's guilt by inaction at that point.

I think the most crucial takeaway for me is that NTSB finding of how often this was almost happening for over a decade. That's guilt by inaction at that point. I understand that some flights need the security of being un-broadcasted, but I struggle to think they happen so often. It feels like the FAA is really saying that they're raising the bar for being able to turn off the ADS-B which I agree with completely. Too bad it's 10+ years too late.

lazide 2y ago
‘Regulations are written in blood’ has another meaning - until there is a lot of blood, there isn’t regulation.
- Neywiny 2y ago
  I always read that phrase to mean that meaning. Not sure how else to read it?
  - lazide 2y ago
    Everyone seems confused, including here, when regulations don’t happen until a bunch of people die. So I was taking that as evidence that a bunch of people weren’t making the connection.
memalign 2y ago
Relevant quote from the article: “A preliminary report by the N.T.S.B. found that a helicopter and a commercial plane nearly collided at least once a month near Reagan from 2011 to 2024, raising concerns about how the F.A.A. had overlooked such a hazard at one of the nation’s busiest airports.” Wow.
- cratermoon 2y ago
  DCA is used by Washington VIPs. Very convenient for anyone working for or with the federal government. They really don't want to be inconvenienced by the distance to Dulles or BWI, and have kept the airport open despite rising risks.
- Neywiny 2y ago
  Thank you. It was getting late and I didn't even think to put it in my comment.