Air Accident in Washington D.C.: When Routine Becomes Risk

The accident reflects what we call in aviation the “chain of errors”: multiple small failures that, when combined, lead to tragedy. Contributing factors here included the lack of effective separation, the possible absence of collision alert systems, poor communication, and the simultaneous operation of military and commercial traffic.

Grass Strips in the Dominican Republic

Together, we can strive for a more versatile, safer, and more attractive airspace for our country. Therefore, I would like to propose something that will help general aviation compete at the highest level in the world.