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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.The New York Times - 6h -
Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan Airport
The F.A.A. restricted helicopter routes nearby in the aftermath of the Wednesday collision. For some officials, the concerns about clogged airspace were a long time coming.The New York Times - 6h -
FAA plane, chopper nearly collided in 2018 incident near Reagan National Airport
The incident, newly uncovered by CBS News, closely mirrors what led up to the fatal collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight.CBS News - 8h -
Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.The New York Times - 12h -
Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan Airport
The F.A.A. restricted helicopter routes nearby in the aftermath of the Wednesday collision. For some officials, the concerns about clogged airspace were a long time coming.The New York Times - 6h -
Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan Airport
The F.A.A. restricted helicopter routes nearby in the aftermath of the Wednesday collision. For some officials, the concerns about clogged airspace were a long time coming.The New York Times - 7h -
40+ bodies pulled from Potomac near Reagan National
More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River after a deadly mid-air collision sent an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane diving into the icy water earlier this ...The Hill - 15h -
Former acting FAA administrator discusses deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport
Billy Nolen, a former acting FAA administrator during the Biden administration, speaks about the midair collision that happened Wednesday night near Washington, D.C., and aviation safety.CBS News - 16h -
Kaine doubles down on concerns about National Airport following fatal incident
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) doubled down during an interview on his concerns about the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport space being overcrowded following the fatal collision between a military ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Loved ones awaited passengers as plane collided in D.C.
Those who were aboard the passenger jet that collided with an Army helicopter were minutes away from landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.CBS News - 1d -
Watch live: NTSB to provide update on National Airport plane collision investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is slated to provide an update Thursday afternoon on the investigation into the recent fatal midair aircraft collision near Reagan Washington ...The Hill - 1d -
Sully Sullenberger: 'A lot' of the technology at Reagan National 'is old'
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger said that “a lot” of the technology at Reagan Washington National Airport “is old” after two aircraft collided near the airport in Arlington, Va., late Wednesday. ...The Hill - 1d -
5 takeaways from Trump’s briefing on National Airport plane crash
President Trump on Thursday addressed the deadly midair collision just outside Washington, D.C., as rescue crews searched for victims in the Potomac River and investigators worked to determine the ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Reagan National Airport reopens after D.C. plane crash
Operations have resumed at Reagan National Airport following Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter above Washington, D.C. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Kansas rep: Crash near Reagan National ‘a tragedy that touches our community’
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.) said Thursday that the deadly plane crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night will “be a tragedy that touches our community.” Estes represents ...The Hill - 1d -
5 things to know about the fatal crash near Reagan National
An Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane collided Wednesday night near Reagan Washington National Airport. Officials say a recovery mission is underway for the 60 passengers and ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump on victims of midair collision near Reagan National: 'May God Bless their souls'
President Trump said Thursday morning he had been "fully briefed" on the deadly midair collision between a regional jet and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River. "I have been fully briefed on ...The Hill - 1d -
’Several members’ of skating community were on flight that crashed near Reagan National
Several members of the ice skating community were on the American Airlines flight that crashed near Ronald Regan National Airport on Wednesday evening. Figure skaters from both the U.S. and Russia ...The Hill - 1d -
Former Black Hawk pilot discusses midair collision near Reagan National Airport
Retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot with thousands of hours of flight time, including in D.C. airspace, speaks about the deadly collision over D.C. between a passenger ...CBS News - 1d -
Kansas senator: Crash near Reagan National an 'unbearable sorrow'
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) said Wednesday's plane crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport that left dozens dead is an “unbearable sorrow.” “When one person dies, it’s a tragedy, but when ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump: Crash near Reagan National ‘looks like it should have been prevented’
President Trump weighed in on the Wednesday evening crash between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter in Washington, claiming it “should have been prevented.” “The airplane was on a ...The Hill - 1d -
Officials say 'no survivors' expected after crash at Reagan National Airport
Officials said there were no survivors after a regional jet and military helicopter collided Wednesday evening over the Potomac River. Washington Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said Thursday ...The Hill - 1d -
Officials provide update on midair collision near Reagan National Airport outside D.C.
Officials held a news briefing early Thursday morning to provide updates on a midair collision involving a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan International Airport outside ...CBS News - 2d -
Air traffic right-of-way at Reagan National Airport explained
NBC News' Tom Costello explains the right of way at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., where an American Airlines regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter.NBC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet collide near D.C.
An American Airlines plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in midair outside of Washington, D.C., near Reagan Washington National Airport. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris ...CBS News - 2d -
Watch: Local authorities respond to airplane collision near Reagan National Airport
A regional jet and helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport shortly before 9 p.m. local time on Wednesday evening. The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) said that a PSA Airlines regional jet, ...The Hill - 2d -
Small Plane Crashes in Potomac River Near Reagan National Airport
The airport said on social media thatThe New York Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Regional jet carrying 64, military helicopter on training flight collide near Reagan National Airport
A regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night as it approached Reagan National Airport. The flight was en route from Wichita, ...The Hill - 2d -
Plane crash near Fullerton Airport leaves 2 dead and 19 people injured
Two people died and 19 others suffered injuries following a small plane crash in Orange County Thursday afternoon.CBS News - Jan. 3