Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question
1 month, 3 weeks 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 air traffic controller at Ronald Reagan National Airport to leave early, hours before the passenger plane collided with an Army helicopter in midair, according to reports. A single controller was left to handle the air traffic of planes and helicopters flying over the airspace when two people would typically be monitoring both flight paths, sources told NBC. Investigators are now probing staffing levels at air traffic control towers and the helicopter’s flight patterns Radio transmissions from the night of the crash reportedly detail how the lone controller warned the helicopter crew that it was coming too close to the passenger plane. open image in gallery The helicopter was also reportedly at least half a mile off the approved flight path when it smashed into the plane carrying 64 people, according to reports On Friday the FAA announced it is indefinitely limiting helicopter flights near the Reagan National Airport, according to Reuters.

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FAA Permanently Restricts Helicopters From Flying Near Washington D.C. Airport
1 week, 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
1 week, 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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2 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
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NTSB Urges Ban On Some Helicopter Flights At Washington Airport Where 67 People Died

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING 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 …

NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 people died in midair crash
2 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 …

American Airlines jet collision: Helicopter crew in collision with plane may not have heard key instructions from tower
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1 month, 1 week ago

American Airlines jet collision: Helicopter crew in collision with plane may not have heard key instructions from tower

The Hindu  

The crew of the Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport may have had inaccurate altitude readings in the moments before the crash, and also may not have heard key instructions from air traffic controllers to move behind the plane, investigators said Friday. National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer …

Terrifying air traffic controller shortage could lead to more crashes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Terrifying air traffic controller shortage could lead to more crashes

Daily Mail  

A shortage of air traffic controllers across the nation is sparking concerns there could be more aviation tragedies on the horizon. Now, class action lawyer Michael Pearson, who is representing would-be air traffic controllers who claim they were unfairly overlooked due to DEI practises, insists perfectly capable applicants were overlooked because they were 'too white and elite.' It takes two …

'Lot of mistakes happened that day': Donald Trump on Washington plane crash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Lot of mistakes happened that day': Donald Trump on Washington plane crash

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed last week's deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by US air traffic controllers, and he vowed to replace it. Trump said during an event that “a lot of mistakes happened” on January 29 when an American Airlines flight out of Wichita, Kansas, …

Trump blames ‘obsolete’ US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump blames ‘obsolete’ US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter last week on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by U.S. air traffic controllers. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday that NTSB officials in a briefing told senators that the helicopter’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast — an aviation surveillance technology that transmits …

Data Suggests Another Army Helicopter Flew Above D.C. Maximum Altitude Before Crash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Data Suggests Another Army Helicopter Flew Above D.C. Maximum Altitude Before Crash

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Flight data posted online appears to show another Army helicopter flying higher than the maximum altitude allowed around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., before last week’s fatal collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger plane. National Transportation Safety Board investigators examine a flight data recorder recovered from the wreckage of a midair …

Chilling history of 'near-midair collisions' over DC airport
1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Black Hawk helicopter's shocking aviation blunder moments before crashing into plane in DC is confirmed in new NTSB report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Black Hawk helicopter's shocking aviation blunder moments before crashing into plane in DC is confirmed in new NTSB report

Daily Mail  

The Black Hawk Army helicopter which crashed into a passenger plane as it was landing in Washington DC was flying 100 feet too high, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Now, data from an air traffic control radar has confirmed investigators fears that the military chopper was 100 feet above where it was meant to be flying at the time of the …

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, 3 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, 3 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 …

DC plane crash: Two airport workers arrested for 'leaking' horrific collision videos
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC plane crash: Two airport workers arrested for 'leaking' horrific collision videos

Firstpost  

Two workers of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority were arrested after they were accused of leaking surveillance footage of last week’s deadly midair aircraft collision to CNN. Source: U S Coast Guard Two staffers of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority have reportedly been arrested over allegations that they handed over surveillance footage of last week’s deadly midair aircraft collision to news …

Washington DC plane crash: Everything we know so far about the deadly collision
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1 month, 3 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 …

Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
1 month, 3 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 …

DC plane crash latest: Black Hawk helicopter was performing 'doomsday' training at the time of collision
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Washington DC midair collision: Bodies recovery efforts, Investigation findings - What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

Conflicting preliminary data raise questions about aircrafts’ altitude at time of plane-helicopter crash
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Unbroken vigil: On the mid-air accident in the U.S.
1 month, 3 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, …

DC Edit | US air disaster was avoidable
1 month, 3 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 …

‘Black Hawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot’: Donald Trump makes MAJOR disclosure in US plane crash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Black Hawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot’: Donald Trump makes MAJOR disclosure in US plane crash

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in a collision with a regional passenger jet near Washington, DC, was flying too high at the time of the accident. Donald Trump on Friday, took to social media platform Truth Social and said, “The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot. ?” US …

Moment air traffic controller screams as American Airlines plane collides with Black Hawk helicopter over Washington
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Moment air traffic controller screams as American Airlines plane collides with Black Hawk helicopter over Washington

Daily Mail  

An audio recording has captured the moment an air traffic controller screamed as a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines passenger jet crashed over DC. An air traffic controller screamed as a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines passenger jet collided in mid-air on Wednesday night, killing everyone on board Air traffic control operators were directing the doomed Black Hawk …

Hero Captain Sully's terrifying theory on why DC plane crash happened
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hero Captain Sully's terrifying theory on why DC plane crash happened

Daily Mail  

Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger has said he believes flying at night over water could be factors in what led to a American Airlines flight colliding with a helicopter, killing 67 people. Sully, who famously landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009, told The New York Times the two factors could have made avoiding the chopper harder. He …

Was understaffing at Reagan Airport control tower the reason for mid-air collision in Washington?
1 month, 3 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 …

All the catastrophic mistakes that led to DC plane crash as it is revealed air traffic controller left tower early
1 month, 3 weeks ago

All the catastrophic mistakes that led to DC plane crash as it is revealed air traffic controller left tower early

Daily Mail  

An air traffic controller was reportedly allowed to leave their post early just before American Airlines Flight 5342 collided in midair with a military helicopter over Washington DC. Emergency response teams are seen at the scene of the crash in the Potomac River Eaves, left, and O'Hara, right, were both on board the helicopter when it collided with the jet …

‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter’s black box recovered
1 month, 3 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 …

January 31, 2025: DC plane collision news
55 years, 2 months ago

January 31, 2025: DC plane collision news

CNN  

A diving team and police boat are seen around the wreckage site in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, on Thursday. Former Black Hawk pilot says helicopter needed more crew: Questions also are being raised about whether the helicopter was adequately staffed in the crowded airspace around Reagan National. I think that was a major issue.” Air …

Washington DC Plane Crash: ’Black boxes’ recovered; official says ‘no clear reason yet for crash’
1 month, 3 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 …

Pilots have long worried about DC’s complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe
1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

Investigation into DC plane and helicopter collision looking at potential mistakes in ‘no margin of error’ situation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Investigation into DC plane and helicopter collision looking at potential mistakes in ‘no margin of error’ situation

CNN  

Washington CNN — Investigators are intensifying their search into what caused the collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, with recovery crews still working to pull wreckage from the Potomac River and initial concerns already raised about the path of at least one of the aircraft. The controller then said, “PAT 2-5 pass behind the …

Investigation into DC plane and helicopter collision looking at potential mistakes in ‘no margin of error’ situation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Investigation into DC plane and helicopter collision looking at potential mistakes in ‘no margin of error’ situation

CNN  

Washington CNN — Investigators are intensifying their search into what caused the collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, with recovery crews still working to pull wreckage from the Potomac River and initial concerns already raised about the path of at least one of the aircraft. The controller then said, “PAT 2-5 pass behind the …

Staffing In Control Tower Was 'Not Normal' At Time Of Deadly Air Collision: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Staffing In Control Tower Was 'Not Normal' At Time Of Deadly Air Collision: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ARLINGTON, Va. — A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner 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 century. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac …

‘Tower did you see that?’ ATC audio captures what controllers saw just before the ghastly crash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Tower did you see that?’ ATC audio captures what controllers saw just before the ghastly crash

Hindustan Times  

Air Traffic Control audio from Wednesday’s crash between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet reveals the last words of the controllers before the spine-chilling disaster, as Fox News cited. It was approximately 9 p.m at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia when in the ATC audio, a controller is heard directing American Airlines Flight …

US leaders respond to Washington D.C. plane crash with condolences: Trump, JD Vance, Pete Segeth and more
Top News
1 month, 3 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 …

'This is his responsibility': Trump’s response to deadly mid-air collision stuns critics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'This is his responsibility': Trump’s response to deadly mid-air collision stuns critics

Raw Story  

As the nation begins to grapple with and mourn what reportedly are more than 60 deaths from a late Wednesday night mid-air collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, some are also grappling with the response from President Donald Trump. Dáte posted screenshots of both statements and commented: “What people in the WH want you to think the president thinks,” …

Washington DC plane crash: Trump highly doubts the crash, says it ‘should have been prevented’
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: Trump highly doubts the crash, says it ‘should have been prevented’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump thinks the crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and the Black Hawk military helicopter “should have been prevented.” In the wake of a tragic mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport, Donald Trump raised questions about the preventability of the incident involving an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter. Transportation Secretary says the DC plane crash was …

Hope ends for finding survivors as investigators say 67 feared dead after plane crashes into military helicopter
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hope ends for finding survivors as investigators say 67 feared dead after plane crashes into military helicopter

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 Emergency crews who waded …

Washington DC plane crash: What happened 30 seconds before collision with helicopter. ATC audio captures grim moment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crash: What happened 30 seconds before collision with helicopter. ATC audio captures grim moment

Hindustan Times  

The deadly Washington DC plane collision between a US passenger plane and a military helicopter on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the response, or lack thereof, from air traffic controllers at the time of the tragic crash. Audio released Less than 30 seconds before the crash, an air traffic controller asked the helicopter if it had the arriving plane in …

‘Why didn’t helicopter go up or down?’ Trump questions how plane crash happened
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Why didn’t helicopter go up or down?’ Trump questions how plane crash 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. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump has …

How American Airlines flight crashed into US army helicopter mid-air: What we know so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How American Airlines flight crashed into US army helicopter mid-air: What we know so far

Firstpost  

Tragedy struck the skies on Wednesday night when American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a US army helicopter — a Blackhawk — and crashed into the Potomac River. What we know of American Airlines Flight 5342 Around 9 pm, American Airlines flight 5342 was travelling towards Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia at an altitude of about 400 feet …

Many feared dead after passenger jet, helicopter collide, crash into Washington's Potomac River
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Many feared dead after passenger jet, helicopter collide, crash into Washington's Potomac River

Hindustan Times  

By Trevor Hunnicutt, David Shepardson and Jeff Mason Many feared dead after passenger jet, helicopter collide, crash into Washington's Potomac River WASHINGTON -Scores of people are feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided and crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said. …

Donald Trump questions air traffic controllers over Washington plane crash: ‘Why didn’t they…'
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump questions air traffic controllers over Washington plane crash: ‘Why didn’t they…'

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday night raised questions over the collision of a passenger flight and an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. What Air Traffic Control tower said According to the Associated Press, audio from the air traffic control tower around the time of the crash captured the grim moment. Less than 30 …

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