FAA to make huge safety update after 67 died in DC plane crash
1 month, 2 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 collision - which killed all 67 people involved - occurred, given pilots follow strict protocol about the altitudes they can safely reach Seven of these reports involved military helicopters under chillingly similar circumstances to the American Airlines crash on January 29 that caused the death of 67 people. Pictured: Chris Rocheleau, the newly-appointed acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration Pieces of American Airlines flight 5342 recovered from the Potomac River are brought to shore during recovery efforts on February 5 Pictured: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and its control tower This comes after authorities confirmed that Black Hawk Army helicopter was in fact flying 100 feet too high when it crashed into the commercial aircraft. US President Donald Trump shows the document appointing Chris Rocheleau as the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, one day after the DC disaster All 67 people - including children - were killed in the horrific disaster in DC There were 60 passengers and four crew on board the American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, while three soldiers were on the helicopter.

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US probe reports high risk of plane-chopper crashes in Washington
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1 week, 2 days 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 …

American Airlines flight from Boston aborts landing to avoid collision at DC airport
3 weeks, 1 day 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 forced to abort landing at DC airport to avoid another plane
3 weeks, 1 day ago

American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at DC airport to avoid another plane

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 An American Airlines plane …

American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
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3 weeks, 1 day 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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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
1 month, 1 week ago

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

Associated Press  

The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. And federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years, especially after a series of close calls between planes at U.S. airports. President Donald Trump added to those concerns Thursday when he blamed the midair …

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
1 month, 1 week ago

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

Associated Press  

The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. And federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years, especially after a series of close calls between planes at U.S. airports. President Donald Trump added to those concerns Thursday when he blamed the midair …

How I survived a plane crash in the exact spot where 67 people died in Washington DC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How I survived a plane crash in the exact spot where 67 people died in Washington DC

Daily Mail  

A man who was in a 1982 plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington DC recalled how he survived the crash that took 78 lives after a similar tragedy happened last week in the same river. Stiley credits his pilot's training as the only reason he and his assistant, Patricia Felch, survived when the Air Florida Flight 90 scraped …

DC plane crash: Investigators are set to brief lawmakers on the midair collision Thursday. Here’s what we know
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Engine and wreckage recovered from Potomac river after deadly air collision near DC
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1 month, 2 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 …

DC plane crash update: Families visit crash site as officials yet to find bodies of 12 victims
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1 month, 2 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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Washington DC plane crash: Everything we know so far about the deadly collision
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1 month, 2 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 …

Salvage crews remove large portion of jet from D.C. river after deadly crash
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Death toll rises after American Airlines plane crashed into Black Hawk as rescue diver reveals underwater 'horrors'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Death toll rises after American Airlines plane crashed into Black Hawk as rescue diver reveals underwater 'horrors'

Daily Mail  

A dozen more victims of the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter crash have been identified, as rescue divers detailed the 'horrors' they saw as they tried to salvage the remains. Washington DC crews are continuing to try to recover the bodies of every passenger and crew member onboard American Airlines Flight 5342 Wednesday night Authorities announced Sunday that …

Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — Families of victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001 visited the crash site on Sunday and divers scoured the submerged wreckage for more remains after authorities said they’ve recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the third Black Hawk pilot is identified as investigators look at conflicts in …

Washington DC plane crash map: How collision with Black Hawk army helicopter happened
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in 24 years show conflicting altitude readings
1 month, 2 weeks 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: US Army refuses to identify female black hawk pilot killed in crash
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

US limits helicopter flights after midair crash, officials recover black boxes
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Flight 5342 and the Black Hawk were in tightly controlled airspace. How could a catastrophic accident happen?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Flight 5342 and the Black Hawk were in tightly controlled airspace. How could a catastrophic accident happen?

ABC  

For pilots, the approach to Washington DC's busiest airport and the path through its congested, confined airspace must be regimented. Investigators don't yet know what type of failure, but the fuselages of Flight 5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter are in the Potomac River and 67 lives have been lost. Congested airspace with 'unique' landing approach Planes approaching …

Unbroken vigil: On the mid-air accident in the U.S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unbroken vigil: On the mid-air accident in the U.S.

The Hindu  

Aviation safety experts will be poring over one particular snatch of ATC instructions and exchange to unravel one of the worst air accidents in the United States in recent years. PAT25, pass behind the CRJ.” Seconds later, another pilot in the vicinity asks air traffic control tersely, “Tower, did you see that?” The mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight, …

Is flying still safe? Here’s what experts say
55 years, 2 months ago

Is flying still safe? Here’s what experts say

CNN  

CNN — The midair collision on Wednesday night over the Potomac River near Washington DC is the latest in a string of global incidents that have many air travelers on edge. “I don’t know that passengers should be worried, but I think it’s important for the flying public to be vocal and demand that the government and the different entities …

DC Edit | US air disaster was avoidable
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Was understaffing at Reagan Airport control tower the reason for mid-air collision in Washington?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Was understaffing at Reagan Airport control tower the reason for mid-air collision in Washington?

Firstpost  

A day after the United States witnessed its deadliest aviation disaster in over two decades, a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration suggests the Reagan National Airport control tower — responsible for guiding pilots—was understaffed, with only one official on duty to communicate with the Army helicopter and the passenger plane that collided in mid-air, killing all 67 people …

Is flying becoming more dangerous? Washington DC plane crash questions answered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is flying becoming more dangerous? Washington DC plane crash questions answered

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. An American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 people was on the approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport when it collided …

‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter’s black box recovered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter’s black box recovered

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage of a midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly speaks during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Va. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly speaks during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National …

Human error or congestion? What caused the American Airlines plane crash in Washington?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Human error or congestion? What caused the American Airlines plane crash in Washington?

Firstpost  

Investigations have begun into how American Airlines flight 5342 suffered a mid-air collision with a US army’s Black Hawk helicopter, with both crashing into the Potomac River in Washington. As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly.” United States President Donald Trump expressed grief on Thursday morning as he addressed the …

PM Modi offers condolences over Washington DC mid-air collision
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi offers condolences over Washington DC mid-air collision

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Friday over the mid-air crash which took place in near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC in which 67 people are feared dead. PM Modi said on X, 'We stand in solidarity with the people of the United States' Prime Minister Modi offered heartfelt condolences and said "we stand in solidarity with the …

Washington DC Plane Crash: ’Black boxes’ recovered; official says ‘no clear reason yet for crash’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Washington DC Plane Crash: ’Black boxes’ recovered; official says ‘no clear reason yet for crash’

Live Mint  

A collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C, killed 67 people. The flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been recovered from the passenger jet that crashed into Washington's Potomac River after a deadly midair collision with a military helicopter, US media reported. Asian Pacific American Caucus …

Washington DC plane crash: Investigators recover flight data, cockpit voice recorders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Investigators recover flight data, cockpit voice recorders

Firstpost  

While speaking to the local reporters, the US National Transportation Safety Board said that the recorders are the key component of determining the final moments and the circumstances that led to the tragic incident Emergency response teams including Washington, DC Fire and EMS, DC Police and others, assess airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport in …

Trump blames diversity hires under Biden, Obama for Washington DC plane crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump blames diversity hires under Biden, Obama for Washington DC plane crash

Firstpost  

A mid-air collision between a commercial jet and a military helicopter near Washington’s Reagan National Airport has claimed 67 lives. As authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, US President Donald Trump has blamed diversity hiring and lowered safety standards under the Biden and Obama administrations. US President Donald Trump blamed diversity hires and the lowering of safety standards …

Trump Blames 'Diversity Hiring' Under Obama, Biden Administrations For US Plane Crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump Blames 'Diversity Hiring' Under Obama, Biden Administrations For US Plane Crash

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed diversity policies under Barack Obama and Joe Biden for poor safety standards after a deadly crash in which a military helicopter collided with a passenger plane over Washington, news agency AFP reported. “They spent a lot of money renovating a system, spending much more money than they would have spent if they bought …

DC Airport Had Been Plagued By Safety Concerns Ahead Of Deadly Crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Airport Had Been Plagued By Safety Concerns Ahead Of Deadly Crash

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The airport where a passenger jet was set to land before it collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night has long grappled with safety issues, according to aviation experts and media reports. David Soucie, a retired safety inspector with the FAA, wrote in an opinion piece for MSNBC on Thursday that he’d “dreaded” inspecting flights at DCA …

Pilots have long worried about DC’s complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pilots have long worried about DC’s complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The airspace around Washington, D.C., is congested and complex — a combination aviation experts have long worried could lead to catastrophe. A Federal Aviation Administration report obtained by The Associated Press described staffing levels as “not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic.” As authorities piece together the nation’s deadliest U.S. airline crash since 2001, …

Pilots have long worried about DC's complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pilots have long worried about DC's complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe

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. A Federal Aviation Administration report obtained by The Associated …

PM condoles deaths in Washington plane crash: We stand in solidarity with US
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM condoles deaths in Washington plane crash: We stand in solidarity with US

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was "deeply saddened" over the loss of lives in a midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in Washington DC. All 67 people - 64 aboard the American Airlines plane - that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, carrying three US Army personnel, were feared dead in …

American Airlines plane crash with Black Hawk in Washington DC: What we know so far
1 month, 2 weeks ago

American Airlines plane crash with Black Hawk in Washington DC: What we know so far

India Today  

A devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., has left all passengers and crew feared dead. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. as American Airlines Flight 5342, a regional jet arriving from Wichita, Kansas, approached Reagan National Airport. Just 30 seconds before the crash, an air traffic controller …

DC plane crash: What we know about the victims and ongoing investigation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC plane crash: What we know about the victims and ongoing investigation

Al Jazeera  

Young figure skaters Spencer Lane and Jinna Han were among those on the American Airlines flight that collided with the Black Hawk helicopter. All 67 people on board an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter that collided in midair while the plane was landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, DC, are believed to be dead, …

Washington midair crash: What we know so far
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Washington midair crash: What we know so far

Raw Story  

A US commercial airliner with 64 people aboard and a military helicopter collided over Washington on Wednesday before crashing into the Potomac River. - Complex recovery operation - Washington fire chief John Donnelly said a large-scale and "highly complex" recovery operation was launched Wednesday night. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said those aboard the helicopter -- a captain, staff sergeant …

I landed at DC's Reagan Airport minutes before deadly plane crash... what I saw made my blood run cold
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I landed at DC's Reagan Airport minutes before deadly plane crash... what I saw made my blood run cold

Daily Mail  

Flashing red lights and emergency services are not uncommon on the tarmac at any busy international airport, and as a reporter for DailyMail.com who has traveled thousands of miles, I should know. DailyMail.com reporter Emma James had just landed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport minutes before the fatal plane crash occurred. She is seen outside Terminal 2 where American …

US leaders respond to Washington D.C. plane crash with condolences: Trump, JD Vance, Pete Segeth and more
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US leaders respond to Washington D.C. plane crash with condolences: Trump, JD Vance, Pete Segeth and more

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday evening, a tragic incident unfolded as a plane carrying 60 passengers from Kansas collided with a Black Hawk military helicopter while approaching Washington D.C.'s airport runway. US leaders like President Donald Trump, JD Vance, Sen Ted Cruz and others express condolences and support following a tragic plane collision with a military helicopter near Washington D.C. Investigation launched immediately …

Top lawmaker issued ominous warning months before DC crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Top lawmaker issued ominous warning months before DC crash

Daily Mail  

A top lawmaker warned there could be accidents when more flights were approved at Reagan National Airport just months before the crash on Wednesday night that has killed up to 67 people. Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, hinted in May 2024 that there was risk of collisions if more routes were approved at the airport, which was already one …

US plane crash: Donald Trump questions chopper pilot's role; blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US plane crash: Donald Trump questions chopper pilot's role; blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards

Hindustan Times  

In his official briefing after the mid-air collision between a US Army chopper and an American Airlines passenger jet, US President Donald Trump blamed Obama and Biden-supported diversity hires for lowering air safety standards, reported AFP. President Donald Trump pauses for a moment of silence before the press briefing to mourn the death of those who died in the Washington …

Top lawmaker issued ominous warning months before DC crash as more flights were added at Reagan Airport
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Top lawmaker issued ominous warning months before DC crash as more flights were added at Reagan Airport

Daily Mail  

A top lawmaker warned there could be accidents when more flights were approved at Reagan National Airport just months before the crash on Wednesday night that has killed up to 67 people. Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, hinted in May 2024 that there was risk of collisions if more routes were approved at the airport, which was already one …

Washington, DC, Plane Crash: Everything We Know So Far
55 years, 2 months ago

Washington, DC, Plane Crash: Everything We Know So Far

Wired  

Investigators are scrambling to figure out why a military helicopter and a passenger airplane collided and plunged into the Potomac River in Washington, DC, late Wednesday, the first major US air crash in 16 years. From the little that’s known, human error likely played a role, raising questions about a chronic shortage of air traffic controllers and pilots. During a …

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