The incident involved a commercial jet colliding with a military VH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport (DCA). Initial reports indicate that the air traffic control (ATC) instructed the helicopter to maintain visual separation from the jet. There is speculation regarding the possible causes, with comments highlighting concerns about current air traffic control practices, increasing flight volumes, and recent near-miss incidents. The incident has prompted discussions on the need for policy changes to enhance air traffic safety and efficiency, especially in congested airspace, with commenters calling for increased hiring of air traffic controllers to address systemic issues.