The NTSB had a meeting today on the probable cause of the mid-air collision in Washington D.C. last January between a passenger jet and a Blackhawk helicopter. "We should be angry, because for years no one listened. This was preventable, this was 100% preventable."

Follow along here and on @theaircurrent.com today as the investigation into one of the worst aviation tragedies in years comes to an end. I’ll be live blogging from the hearing room all day.

Member Graham: "There will be some times where individual errors may be noted throughout the course of the day in relation to this accident. But I want to make it crystal clear any individual shortcomings were set up for failure by the systems around them."

NTSB Chair Homendy says that the staff's reading of the Board's findings, probable cause and draft recommendations will alone take *over an hour* -- and that does not include the time it will take to deliberate and vote.

Stream the NTSB Board Meeting on Flight 5342 here www.youtube.com/live/ntuuLoJ...

🇨🇦 𝗩𝘆𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 We're pleased to share that we are now registered in BC, supporting our ability to engage with organizations across Canada. We look forward to building new relationships and contributing our experience. #VyClimb #Aviation #HEMS #AirMedical #Canada

Two new Airbus H145 rescue helicopters have arrived in New Zealand, strengthening air rescue capabilities across the upper South Island. #AirbusH145 #HEMS #airrescue #helicopteroperations #helicopter

After months of preparation & training, Starflight will launch its 24/7 aeromedical operations in Tasmania on 12 January as the official Government helicopter #emergency air services provider. #HEMS #paramedicine #ambulance #police starflightaustralia.com.au/case-studies...

ROCKET heading off for an IHT from Lenmed Kathu Private Hospital to Mediclinic Gariep Hospital. Save our number: 0860 FLIGHT (354 448) We genuinely care. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

A special #ViewFromTheCrew, taken recently by SPCC Fleur. She captured the Clifton Suspension Bridge from the cockpit of Helimed 65. 🚁

I have admired Ms. Homendy for several years. She has zero F's to give... #aviation #avgeek #NTSB #defense #pentagon #safety youtu.be/UFAyD2Xmxpc?...

#HEMS #HAA #AMT #helicopter 🚁

Why are helicopter folks so skeptical of eVTOL developers' projected certification timelines? In part, it's because the 🚁 industry has struggled to get even basic safety upgrades certified by the FAA in recent years, as I wrote about for Vertical Magazine: verticalmag.com/features/tra...

STARS Air Ambulance, Airbus Helicopters H145 taking off from the rooftop helipad at McCaig Tower at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) in Calgary, Alberta this afternoon. 🛩️🚁🎥

We are excited to be in Boise for the VAI Aerial Work Safety Conference this week. Happy to see a nearly full room listening to VAI staff speak about the importance of safety in aviation. 🚁 #helicopter #UPAC #firefighting #AerialWork #aviation #safety #VAI

So, who should be part of your own "Go-Team" and who should request party status? Another from our "After the Accident" series of accident investigation best practices. 🚁 ✈️ 🦺 Read more on our blog archives: #HEMS #safety #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #AirMedical #HAA #AMT #aviation

Airbus Helicopters toured Australia showcasing the H160’s 475 nm range, noise reduction, and versatile role in emergency medical services and rescue. PHI Aviation supports its use for offshore and emergency missions. #Airbus #Australia #HEMS airpronews.com/2025/12/05/a...

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs: Critical care car = 41 Helicopter = 7 Medical = 23 Trauma = 25 Bristol = 13 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 15 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 4 Wiltshire = 2 Wales = 2 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Thanks for linking your article here @vstol.bsky.social 🚁 #HEMS #HAA #SAR #AMT #helicopter

Woman taken to hospital after air ambulance called to medical emergency on M56

🇸🇰 Air Transport Europe adds a fifth Bell 429 to boost high-altitude rescues in the High Tatras. Enhanced stability and cabin space support complex medical care and 24/7 operations. #AirTransportEurope #Slovakia #HEMS airpronews.com/2025/11/22/a...

#HEMS #HAA #AMT 🚁

Just saw this beauty, C-GSIV, at Royal Jubilee Hospital. The Leonardo Helicopters AW169 is the newest #HEMS air ambulance platform in Canada, and is delivering life saving services across British Columbia. It is leased by Babcock Canada and operated by Ascent Helicopters. #helicopter #AW169 #GoBold

In October, our crew responded to 202 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. 🚁 This is only possible thanks to your continued support. Thank you. 💚💙 📷 Callum Goodwin

USA: "Bell CEO Lisa Atherton to become president & CEO of Textron" Vertical Magazine has the October 23, 2025: verticalmag.com/news/bell-ce... #helicopter #bell #bellflight

Patient and mission characteristics of helicopter emergency medical services in the Republic of Ireland: a retrospective analysis sjtrem.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #EMS #HEMS #PHEM

San Diego, California, USA. "San Diego County to acquire Firehawk helicopter" Vertical Magazine with the story: verticalmag.com/news/san-die... #helicopter #firehawk #sikorsky #S70iFirehawk County of San Diego Communications Office Photo

If you missed my brief article in the VAI Daily email a couple of days ago you can catch it here. Some quick takeaways about working with the NTSB in the accident investigation process. 🚁 #safety #accidentinvestigation #aviation #VAI @vyclimb.com

"This one-day event will focus on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and how to prepare for integrated operations, including insights into emerging new eVTOL platforms and their design, regulation, operation, maintenance and infrastructure." www.aerosociety.com/rotorcraft2025

HEMs photography work for client Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. ©Wallace | AmbientLife #airambulance #hems #helimed #helimed56 #aviation #aviationphotography #NHS #nhsheroes #paramedic #doctor #emergency #emergencyresponse #emergencyresponse #babcock #photography #locationphotography

Honored to be published in @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Transport Dispatch (Vol 1, Issue 3): "Complacency and the Toxic Trinity: Hidden Risks in Transport." How ego, denial & "we know best" fuel drift-and how fresh eyes, assessments & training keep teams sharp. Learn More About Transport Dispatch

ROCKET landing at our Rand base, Gauteng, after a call out. Save our number: 0860 FLIGHT (354 448) We are patient-centric. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

A comment from the NTSB chief at the ALPA conference yesterday really resonates in light of recent events. Jennifer Homendy said the media’s push to have immediate answers after an accident is a real problem & not helping. She’s right, and it needs to change.

"Why do we spend all the resources to investigate these accidents in the first place?" Next from my "After the Accident" series of investigation best practices... 🚁✈️🦺 Read more on our blog archives: #safety #aviation #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #HEMS #HAA #AirMedical #helicopter

🚁 For 25 years, East Anglian Air Ambulance has brought hospital-level care straight to people in crisis. Over 27,000 lives touched – all thanks to public support. 💛

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BBC News - Scotland's new air ambulance is 'most advanced' in UK www.bbc.com/news/article...

The U.S. EMS system is on the brink of collapse. Millions of calls a year answered (or not) by a system crippled by underfunding. It's time for a radical rethink. #health #EMS #EMT #paramedicine tinyurl.com/4ter8swm

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Frank Sinatra Steps Out Of A Helicopter (1964).

🎉 VyClimb Consulting is celebrating 10 years! 🎉 Since 2015, we’ve been honored to partner with aviation & healthcare leaders to strengthen safety, culture & leadership. Grateful for the past, energized for the future. 🔗 Blog: www.vyclimb.com/blog/20250826 🚁 #VyClimb #ProduceProtectPromote #HEMS

This was the first in my series about what to expect in an accident investigation while working with the NTSB...an important and often misunderstood topic. Read more on our blog archives! #safety #aviation #VyClimb #NTSB #ProduceProtectPromote #blog #HEMS #HAA #AMT #SAR #AirMedical #helicopter 🚁

Flying near sunset for the first time and it was positively beautiful.

"In the aerial war against #drugs in #Colombia, the #drug cartels may be fighting back with #drones." avbrief.com/drone-may-ha... #AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft #helicopter #drone

" #China is testing what looks like a direct copy of Sikorsky’s #S-97 high-speed #helicopter." avbrief.com/china-copies... #AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft #Sikorsky

ROCKET returning to base after a primary mission. Save our number: 0860 FLIGHT (354 448) We own your call. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

It's World Helicopter Day 🚁👍 As UW Health Med Flight celebrates 40 years in service this year, we're excited to welcome The Doctor Medic for a deep dive into our premier #HEMS program and fleet of EC-145 aircraft. Check out his latest video about our program: youtu.be/tvkTenuhmhk?...

The third Sunday in August is designated #WorldHelicopterDay, an annual international celebration of these amazing machines and the crew who fly them. The latest helicopter over Wicklow skies is the AW189, operated by #Bristowhelicopters for the Irish Coast Guard, using the call sign Rescue 116.