In the aftermath of a tragic midair collision involving a plane and a military helicopter over the Potomac River that resulted in the loss of 67 lives, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent recommendations aimed at enhancing safety around Reagan National Airport. Following the crash, the NTSB has proposed a permanent ban on certain helicopter flights in the area, highlighting an alarming pattern of over 15,000 near-misses between aircraft in recent years. Investigators have pointed to the need for immediate changes to helicopter routes and intensified regulatory measures to mitigate collision risks. Safety officials have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for not adequately addressing these concerns. The recommendations come as federal officials confirmed the existence of severe safety risks associated with helicopter operations near commercial airspace. A comprehensive investigation into the incident continues, with live updates being provided by the NTSB.