Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation
2 months ago

Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation

LA Times  

Recovery efforts continue on the Potomac River, as seen from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday. A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said Thursday as they scrutinized the actions of the military pilot in the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in almost a quarter of a century. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday while the plane was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, just across the river from Washington, officials said. American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom said the plane was making a normal approach when “the military aircraft came into the path” of the jet. He claimed the FAA was “actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and inclusion hiring initiative.” Inside Reagan National Airport, the mood was somber Thursday morning as stranded passengers waited for flights to resume, sidestepping camera crews and staring out the terminal’s windows at the Potomac, where recovery efforts were barely visible in the distance.

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Passenger Flight And Air Force Jet Diverted From Potential Crash At DC Airport
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Passenger Flight And Air Force Jet Diverted From Potential Crash At DC Airport

Huff Post  

The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is pictured, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Arlington, Va. via Associated Press A U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said. Delta Air Lines Flight 2983 was cleared for takeoff at Ronald …

US passenger flight's near-miss collision with military jet near Washington
5 days, 8 hours ago

US passenger flight's near-miss collision with military jet near Washington

India Today  

A Delta Air Lines flight preparing to depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport, near Washington DC, encountered a close call with an incoming military jet on Friday afternoon, prompting both aircraft to divert their paths to avoid a potential collision, news agency AP reported citing officials. The Delta flight received an onboard warning about a nearby aircraft, leading air traffic …

FAA Permanently Restricts Helicopters From Flying Near Washington D.C. Airport
2 weeks, 5 days ago

FAA Permanently Restricts Helicopters From Flying Near Washington D.C. Airport

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.’s airport on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The move comes just days after federal investigators looking into the cause of the crash recommended a ban on some …

Helicopters permanently restricted on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Helicopters permanently restricted on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Helicopters will be permanently restricted from flying near Washington, D.C.'s airport on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The move comes just days after federal investigators looking into the cause of the crash recommended a ban on some helicopter flights, saying …

US probe reports high risk of plane-chopper crashes in Washington
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

US probe reports high risk of plane-chopper crashes in Washington

Raw Story  

US investigators probing a deadly crash between an airliner and a military helicopter near Washington said Tuesday that air corridors serving the capital city are too risky and should be changed. In that January 29 tragedy, a passenger plane preparing to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport collided with a US Army helicopter flying along a designated air corridor. "We've …

NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died in midair crash
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died in midair crash

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal investigators looking into the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people recommended a ban on some helicopter flights Tuesday, saying the current setup “poses an intolerable risk.” National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy laid out frightening statistics about near misses to underscore the …

Trump's Marine One helicopter trip disrupts flight operations at Reagan National Airport
1 month ago

Trump's Marine One helicopter trip disrupts flight operations at Reagan National Airport

India Today  

More than two dozen flights headed to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were impacted on Friday by recent rules barring flights during presidential helicopter trips, flight tracking site Flightradar24 said. After a January 29 collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet killed 67 people, the Federal Aviation Administration adopted new rules effectively barring flights to the …

American Airlines flight from Boston aborts landing to avoid collision at DC airport
1 month, 1 week ago

American Airlines flight from Boston aborts landing to avoid collision at DC airport

Hindustan Times  

An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at an air traffic controller’s instruction to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The maneuver involving American Flight 2246 from Boston occurred around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, less than two hours before another …

American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
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1 month, 1 week ago

American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National

Live Mint  

ARLINGTON, Va. — An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at an air traffic controller’s instruction to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The maneuver involving American Flight 2246 from Boston occurred around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, less than two …

American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
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1 month, 1 week ago

American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at an air traffic controller’s instruction to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The maneuver involving American Flight 2246 from Boston occurred around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, less than two …

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

The Hindu  

At least two people are dead after a midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona, authorities said Wednesday. Last week, one of two pilots died on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil after the aircraft veered off a runway in Arizona and hit a business jet. In late January, 67 people aboard an American …

1 person is dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 person is dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

Associated Press  

MARANA, Ariz. — At least one person is dead after a midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona, authorities said Wednesday. Last week, one of two pilots died on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil after the aircraft veered off a runway in Arizona and hit a business jet. In late January, 67 people …

Father of American Airlines pilot killed in Washington DC plane crash slams government: ‘Written in blood’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Father of American Airlines pilot killed in Washington DC plane crash slams government: ‘Written in blood’

Hindustan Times  

The father of the 28-year-old American Airlines pilot who died in the devastating Washington DC plane crash last month has slammed the government. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025 outside of Washington, DC. Father of American Airlines pilot …

A timeline of the January air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of the January air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001

Associated Press  

The Jan. 29 collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger airplane over Washington, D.C., killed 67 people, making it the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended a ban on some helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan National Airport to improve safety, saying the current setup “poses an intolerable risk.” Later in the …

Arizona: Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport, killing at least 1 person, authorities say
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Arizona: Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport, killing at least 1 person, authorities say

The Hindu  

At least one person was killed and others were injured when private jets collided Monday afternoon at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, authorities said. A midsize business jet collided with another midsize business jet that was parked on private property, according to Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the Scottsdale Airport. The airport is a popular hub for …

Is it still safe to fly? What you need to know after Alaska and Washington DC plane incidents
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is it still safe to fly? What you need to know after Alaska and Washington DC plane incidents

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nine passengers and a pilot are missing after Bering Air flight 445 vanished in the rural …

Federal officials recover wreckage of Black Hawk chopper involved in Washington DC mid-air collision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Federal officials recover wreckage of Black Hawk chopper involved in Washington DC mid-air collision

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the authorities also recovered some additional parts of the American Airlines plane that was about to land at the Reagan National Airport when it collided with the helicopter Authorities with the NTSB, in coordination with SUPSALV, recover the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, along the Potomac River, in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 6, 2025. @NTSB_Newsroom via X The authorities in …

FAA to make huge safety update after 67 died in DC plane crash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FAA to make huge safety update after 67 died in DC plane crash

Daily Mail  

The Federal Aviation Administration is set to reduce the number of arrivals at Washington Reagan National Airport in DC, after the deadly collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet killed 67 people. A deadly collision between a helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet killed 67 people last week Questions had been raised about how the …

Planes collide at Seattle airport a week after a passenger aircraft, Army chopper crashed midair near DC
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Planes collide at Seattle airport a week after a passenger aircraft, Army chopper crashed midair near DC

Firstpost  

A Japan Airlines plane and a Delta Air Lines plane collided on the ground in Seattle Airport on Wednesday. A Japan Airlines plane and a Delta Air Lines plane collided on the ground in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, US-based Fox News reported. The incident comes just a week after an American Airlines plane collided with a Military Hawk Helicopter …

DC plane crash: Investigators are set to brief lawmakers on the midair collision Thursday. Here’s what we know
1 month, 4 weeks ago

DC plane crash: Investigators are set to brief lawmakers on the midair collision Thursday. Here’s what we know

CNN  

CNN — Investigators trying to figure out what led to the deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC, last week will brief lawmakers Thursday on what they’ve learned after combing through data from both aircraft and air traffic control. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images A plane takes off at Reagan National …

Chilling history of 'near-midair collisions' over DC airport
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chilling history of 'near-midair collisions' over DC airport

Daily Mail  

Aviation experts are sounding the alarm over the dangerous airspace over Reagan International Airport as they described last week's American Airlines crash as a 'disaster waiting to happen.' Retired US Army National Guard pilot Darrell Feller told ABC News this week the American Airlines crash reminded him of a terrifying incident a decade ago. Feller said he was piloting a …

Chilling history of near misses at DC airport where Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines plane
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chilling history of near misses at DC airport where Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines plane

Daily Mail  

Aviation experts are sounding the alarm over the dangerous airspace over Reagan International Airport as they described last week's American Airlines crash as a 'disaster waiting to happen.' Feller said he was piloting a military helicopter along the Potomac River near Reagan Airport when an air traffic controller warned him about a passenger jet landing on runway 3-3 - the …

A timeline of last week’s air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

A timeline of last week’s air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001

Associated Press  

It has been nearly a week since a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter collided in midair near Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. At 8:47, as the two aircraft near each other, the controller again radios: “PAT25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” Then, again: “PAT25, pass behind …

All 67 bodies from Washington air disaster now recovered
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

All 67 bodies from Washington air disaster now recovered

Raw Story  

Salvage crews have recovered the bodies of all 67 people killed when a passenger plane and a US Army helicopter collided near Washington and plunged into the Potomac River, officials said Tuesday. So far crews have retrieved pieces including the right wing, a center section of the fuselage, part of the left wing, the tail cone and rudder, the National …

Five air traffic controllers grilled over moments that led to DC plane crash with helicopter as investigators issue somber update
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Five air traffic controllers grilled over moments that led to DC plane crash with helicopter as investigators issue somber update

Daily Mail  

Five air traffic controllers who were working on the night of the fatal collision between a plane and helicopter over Washington DC have been questioned on their role in the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing to probe Wednesday night's tragedy after first responders finally pulled all 67 bodies from the Potomac River. Investigators are developing a detailed …

Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision

Hindustan Times  

By David Shepardson Washington, DC officials identify 66 of 67 victims of midair collision WASHINGTON -Washington, D.C. officials have now positively identified 66 of the 67 people killed in Wednesday's midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River. In the aftermath of the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration has imposed significant restrictions …

Engine and wreckage recovered from Potomac river after deadly air collision near DC
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Engine and wreckage recovered from Potomac river after deadly air collision near DC

Firstpost  

Authorities have said the operation to remove the plane will take several days and they will then work to remove the military helicopter involved Rescue and salvage crews with cranes pull up the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in Arlington, Va. AP Salvage crews have recovered an engine and …

Washington DC plane crash: Bodies of all victims have been recovered from river where jet collided with Black Hawk
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Bodies of all victims have been recovered from river where jet collided with Black Hawk

CNN  

Washington, DC CNN — Crews working at the site of the deadliest aviation disaster in a generation have recovered all 67 victims of the collision between two aircraft over the Potomac River in Washington, DC, officials said Tuesday. “NTSB needs additional information to verify data points from the Black Hawk,” the agency said in a post on X, adding that …

Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Salvage crews recover part of plane in fatal Washington crash

Raw Story  

Salvage crews on Monday recovered part of the fuselage of a passenger plane that plunged into the Potomac River last week after colliding with a US Army helicopter, killing 67 people. A large crane assisted by a smaller one gingerly pulled the twisted wreckage of the Bombardier CRJ-700 operated by American Eagle airlines out of the water and placed it …

Crews Begin Removing Plane, Helicopter Wreckage From Potomac River
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Crews Begin Removing Plane, Helicopter Wreckage From Potomac River

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ARLINGTON, Va. — Salvage crews have removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, five days after a midair collision last week that killed 67 people. The crash between the American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter over Washington D.C. on Wednesday was the deadliest U.S. …

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision

Hindustan Times  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Crews were on scene on the Potomac River on Monday to retrieve the submerged wreckage of an airliner and an Army helicopter that collided midair last week in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision Authorities have recovered and identified 55 of the 67 …

DC plane crash update: Families visit crash site as officials yet to find bodies of 12 victims
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

DC plane crash update: Families visit crash site as officials yet to find bodies of 12 victims

The Independent  

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Salvage crews recover engine, large portion of jet from river after deadly air collision near DC
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Salvage crews recover engine, large portion of jet from river after deadly air collision near DC

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Salvage crews have recovered an engine and large pieces of fuselage and are working to retrieve a wing from the wreckage of a commercial airliner involved in last week’s midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport, officials said Monday. AP AUDIO: Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision AP correspondent Ed …

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Crews return to the Potomac River to recover wreckage from DC midair collision

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Crews were on the scene …

Washington DC plane crash: Everything we know so far about the deadly collision
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Everything we know so far about the deadly collision

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River near …

Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question
2 months ago

Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A supervisor allowed an …

Salvage crews remove large portion of jet from D.C. river after deadly crash
2 months ago

Salvage crews remove large portion of jet from D.C. river after deadly crash

LA Times  

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board and salvage crew members recover wreckage from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet last week near Washington’s Reagan National Airport. Salvage crews removed a large portion of a commercial jet from the Potomac River near Washington’s Reagan National Airport on Monday, five days after a midair collision …

DC plane crash update: Army identifies helicopter pilot taking part in 'doomsday' training as black box recovered
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2 months ago

DC plane crash update: Army identifies helicopter pilot taking part in 'doomsday' training as black box recovered

The Independent  

✕ Close Disabled pilot speaks out after Trump blames diversity and inclusion for DC plane crash The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed …

Washington DC plane crash map: How collision with Black Hawk army helicopter happened
2 months ago

Washington DC plane crash map: How collision with Black Hawk army helicopter happened

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jennifer Homendy, chair of NTSB, said Thursday: “We’re …

DC plane crash latest: Black Hawk helicopter was performing 'doomsday' training at the time of collision
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2 months ago

DC plane crash latest: Black Hawk helicopter was performing 'doomsday' training at the time of collision

The Independent  

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Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in 24 years show conflicting altitude readings
2 months ago

Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in 24 years show conflicting altitude readings

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington, killing everyone aboard both aircraft, investigators said Saturday. In this image provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB investigators examine cockpit voice recorder …

Washington DC midair collision: Bodies recovery efforts, Investigation findings - What we know so far
2 months ago

Washington DC midair collision: Bodies recovery efforts, Investigation findings - What we know so far

Live Mint  

A tragic midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night has claimed the lives of all 67 people on board. As investigators work to determine the cause, recovery efforts are ongoing, and authorities are piecing together the final moments leading up to the crash. Investigators have …

Washington DC midair collision: US Army refuses to identify female black hawk pilot killed in crash
2 months ago

Washington DC midair collision: US Army refuses to identify female black hawk pilot killed in crash

Live Mint  

The US Army has chosen not to disclose the name of the female pilot who was killed in a tragic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday. The US Army has opted not to reveal the name of the female pilot who tragically lost her life in a midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on …

Who are the victims of the Washington DC mid-air collision?
2 months ago

Who are the victims of the Washington DC mid-air collision?

Firstpost  

A mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a US army helicopter took place over the Potomac River in Washington DC, on Wednesday. A college student, an attorney and a police colonel from the Philippines were among the 66 people who lost their lives in the collision View of debris as the Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies …

The moments before a helicopter and plane collided midair over the Potomac River
2 months ago

The moments before a helicopter and plane collided midair over the Potomac River

CNN  

CNN — Before American Eagle Flight 5342 took to the air from Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday evening, on its way to the nation’s capital, figure skater Spencer Lane snapped a photo of the plane’s wing stretched out over the tarmac toward the horizon. As the inky black Potomac spread out below the helicopter, an air traffic controller at Reagan National contacted …

The moments before a helicopter and plane collided midair over the Potomac River
2 months ago

The moments before a helicopter and plane collided midair over the Potomac River

CNN  

CNN — Before American Eagle Flight 5342 took to the air from Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday evening, on its way to the nation’s capital, figure skater Spencer Lane snapped a photo of the plane’s wing stretched out over the tarmac toward the horizon. As the inky black Potomac spread out below the helicopter, an air traffic controller at Reagan National contacted …

Army chopper was 'flying too high' when it collided with passenger plane near DC, Donald Trump says
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2 months ago

Army chopper was 'flying too high' when it collided with passenger plane near DC, Donald Trump says

ABC  

The Black Hawk helicopter involved in the Washington DC air disaster was flying too high at the time of the crash, Donald Trump says. The White House later said the information had come from authorities investigating the crash, which killed 64 people aboard a passenger plane and three soldiers on the chopper on Wednesday night, local time. Some areas have …

US limits helicopter flights after midair crash, officials recover black boxes
2 months ago

US limits helicopter flights after midair crash, officials recover black boxes

India Today  

US authorities restricted helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport on Friday, after a midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter killed 67 people this week. Investigators were able on Friday to recover the helicopter's black box, which captures flight data and voices in the cockpit, National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman said at …

Conflicting preliminary data raise questions about aircrafts’ altitude at time of plane-helicopter crash
2 months ago

Conflicting preliminary data raise questions about aircrafts’ altitude at time of plane-helicopter crash

LA Times  

Members of a Fire and Rescue team search for debris on the Potomac River on Saturday, near where an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided. Preliminary data showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington, killing 67 people, investigators said Saturday. Data from the …

DC Edit | US air disaster was avoidable
2 months ago

DC Edit | US air disaster was avoidable

Deccan Chronicle  

It wasn’t the best of months for human safety. Early media reports had it that the air collision was caused by the sheer folly of understaffing the air traffic control system of the Reagan airport whereby one controller was handling both the incoming plane and the helicopter. “Can you see the plane?” was the most foolish question an air traffic …

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