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67 believed dead after American Airlines plane collides with Army helicopter
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.CNBC - Jan. 30 -
What we know about Army helicopter, regional plane crash
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Investigations underway into military helicopter, plane crash A ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
American Airlines collision with Army helicopter is worst U.S. air disaster since 2001
An Army helicopter on a training flight collided with an American Airlines regional jet that was on approach into Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.CNBC - Jan. 30 -
CBC blasts Trump's DEI comments after Potomac plane crash
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Trump takes executive action on aviation DEI, appointing FAA lead in wake of plane crash
President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector and to assess aviation safety, as well as an executive order to appoint ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash
Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates First confirmed victims include figure ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
Staffing Was ‘Not Normal’ at Air Traffic Tower During Plane Crash
The report, reviewed by The New York Times, said that one controller was communicating with both helicopters and planes. Those jobs are typically assigned to two people, not one.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
'Something was very wrong': Witness describes midair collision over Potomac
While driving home, Ari Shulman said a "spray of sparks" in the sky caught his attention as he watched in horror the midair collision unfold.ABC News - Jan. 30 -
DC plane crash: United States, Russian figure skaters among passengers involved in collision with helicopter
The American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter on Wednesday nightCBS Sports - Jan. 30 -
Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in aftermath of Reagan National plane crash
President Trump on Thursday appeared to blame diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for weakening safety following a deadly midair collision near Reagan National ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
Trump appoints acting FAA commissioner after plane collision
President Trump announced Thursday he would appoint an acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator in the wake of the midair crash between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
What we know after plane collides with helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport
An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. The number of casualties is unclear and a search-and-rescue mission is ongoing.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Army helicopter involved in plane collision was doing training flight, military officials say
Military officials say the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in a midair collision Wednesday in Washington, D.C., was based out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and was taking part in a training ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Recovery efforts continue after midair plane-helicopter crash, Trump to hold briefing
President Trump will answer questions from the White House Thursday after an American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter in midair above Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Recovery ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
NBC4 Washington coverage of passenger plane and Army helicopter collision
Watch live coverage from NBC4 Washington after American Eagle Flight 5342 carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided midair with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Trump administration responds to deadly plane-helicopter collision in D.C.
President Trump said Wednesday night that he had been briefed on the collision between an American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter and thanked first responders. The new transportation ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter
Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Former National Air Traffic Controllers' Association president on midair plane crash
In the final moments before the collision near D.C., air traffic control recordings show the controller on duty asking the helicopter if it could see the airliner. Paul Rinaldi, former president of ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Sen. Tim Kaine on investigation into deadly collision between plane, helicopter
Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the latest on the deadly collision between an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C.CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Officials say no survivors expected in plane-helicopter collision over D.C.
Officials during a news conference Thursday said 28 bodies have been recovered, 27 from the passenger jet and one from the helicopter in the crash that happened over Washington, D.C. No survivors ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Former NTSB chair on plane-helicopter collision in D.C.
Former NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt, a CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the midair collision between a plane and Army helicopter in ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
What to know about the investigation into the D.C. plane-helicopter collision
CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks into how the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and plane over Washington, D.C., could have happened with safety measures ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
What we know about the Army helicopter involved in deadly midair D.C. plane crash
CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from the Pentagon on the early details about the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided in midair with a passenger plane ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
Former FAA accident investigation director on midair plane crash
Steven Wallace is the former director of accident investigation for the FAA. He joined CBS News to discuss Wednesday night's deadly midair collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter ...CBS News - Jan. 30 -
WATCH: Eyewitness describes seeing deadly mid-air plane collision over DC
Ari Schulman says he was driving down the George Washington National Parkway when he witnessed American Airlines flight 5342 collide mid-air with the Army Black Hawk helicopter.ABC News - Jan. 30 -
Rescuers search Washington DC river after plane collides with military helicopter
More than 30 bodies reportedly recovered so far after American Airlines flight collides in midair with Black Hawk helicopter. Washington DC plane crash – latest updates Rescuers are scouring ...The Guardian - Jan. 30 -
Air traffic controller audio sheds light on DC plane-helicopter crash
Former pilot Anthony C. Roman and former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti join TODAY to share their insight into the American Eagle passenger plane and Army helicopter collision in ...NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Commercial plane crashes mid-air with military helicopter near Reagan National Airport
A commercial airline has collided with a helicopter mid-air on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington D.C. 60 passengers and 4 crew members were on the American Airlines flight that ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Watch: EarthCam video shows explosion over Potomac River
EarthCam footage appears to show an explosion over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. This happened amid reports that a regional jet collided in midair with a helicopter while on approach to ...NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Small Plane Crashes in Potomac River Near Reagan National Airport
The airport said on social media thatThe New York Times - Jan. 30 -
No survivors expected after passenger plane and Army helicopter collide near D.C.
The latest news and live updates on the plane crash into the Potomac River.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
Fire Destroys Air Busan Plane at South Korean Airport
The fire broke out in the back of the cabin, officials said. All 176 people on board, including passengers and crew members, were evacuated, some with minor injuries.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Colombian air force planes sent to fetch deportees from US
The planes' arrival paves the way for the US to lift visa restrictions imposed after a spat with Colombia.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters
Renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state land. Alaska is set to resume the aerial gunning of bears and wolves as a population control ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Dismissed Space Force lieutenant colonel tapped to join Air Force leadership under Trump
President-elect Trump announced Friday that Matthew Lohmeier will serve as the under secretary of the Air Force. “Matt is a former fighter pilot, and Space Force Squadron Commander, who has ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.
The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.Politico - Jan. 13 -
FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that an aircraft was damaged by a drone Thursday while fighting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles. “Fire officials informed the FAA that a ...The Hill - Jan. 10