FAA Is Indefinitely Closing Helicopter Routes Near D.C. Airport After American Airlines Crash: Reports
In the aftermath of the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Federal Aviation Administration is indefinitely restricting helicopter flights in the vicinity of Washington,
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. A D.C. fire official said Thursday that “we don't think there are any survivors from this accident" and "we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation.
DC Plane Crash Update: FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Routes Near Reagan Airport
The FAA decision was made following Wednesday night's collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial jet.
DC plane crash live updates: Black boxes from American Airlines plane at NTSB lab
Map of the area around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the layout of Runway 33, which the regional American Airlines jet was approaching at the time of the collision with the Army Black Hawk helicopter,
Live updates: Fatalities reported after American Airlines plane crashes near Reagan National Airport
The Reagan National Airport closed after a helicopter and another aircraft collided nearby. D.C. officials say a small aircraft was reported down in the Potomac River.
Two planes aborted landings at DCA due to helicopters in flight path in week before crash: report
Two planes aborted landings at Reagan National Airport in the past week due to military helicopters in their flight path, according to the Washington Post.
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DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter restrictions in place at Reagan
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The NTSB Investigation Into Deadly DC Plane Crash: What to Know
The National Transportation Safety Board typically releases a preliminary report within a few weeks of an accident.
Ground stop breifly issued at Reagan airport; delays expected to continue
A full ground stop that halted all air traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Friday has been lifted, but ...
Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at ...
Trump’s Army Chief Pick Says Training Near Reagan Airport May Be Too Risky
Daniel Driscoll, President Trump’s pick for Army secretary, said during his Thursday confirmation hearing that the service ...
Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’
DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of ...
A shorter commute: Lawmakers, lobbyists argued over adding flights at busy Reagan airport
Lawmakers have an interest in boosting direct flights to their states because Reagan is closer to downtown than Dulles.
Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A retired pilot gave a first-hand view of what it’s like to land at Ronald Reagan ...
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Regional Jet’s Approach to Reagan Airport Not Unusual
American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom said Flight 5342 was “on an otherwise normal approach” to Ronald Reagan ...
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
There was no immediate word on casualties, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport near Washington have been halted.
Virginia family of 4 among victims in tragic midair collision near Reagan Airport
On Wednesday, several Virginia residents were among the 67 people who died on the American Airlines plane that collided with ...