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60 Minutes March 29, 2026 13m

60 Minutes obtains documents showing close calls one day before D.C. midair collision

Summary

The main theme is the brokenness of the air traffic control system, highlighted by recent catastrophic events like a collision over the Potomac River. Key subjects include TSA worker pay issues, a LaGuardia runway crash, and the devastating impact of American Airlines flight 5342. The practical takeaway is that the system is under immense strain, leading to tragic outcomes for shattered families.

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