Sen. Duckworth, former Black Hawk pilot, on flying in D.C. airspace

Father of Black Hawk pilot killed in crash recalls learning of tragedy on news

Among the D.C. crash victims was Staff Sergeant Ryan O'Hara, the crew chief on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines passenger plane. Mark Strassmann spoke to his ...

CBS News - 6h

Washington, D.C. airspace is ‘extremely limited’ for pilots navigating the area: Aviation expert

Aviation expert and helicopter pilot Keith Mackey joins Meet the Press NOW to give his perspective on air traffic concerns in the Washington, D.C. area following the deadly plane crash.

NBC News - 1d

Helicopter black box recovered from Washington DC plane crash site

NTSB officials say recorders from both aircraft have been recovered in good condition as the investigation into the crash continues.

BBC News - 21h

Washington DC plane crash live: ‘black box’ data recorder recovered from Black Hawk helicopter

Officials say over 100 family members of victims are in the Washington area for briefings and that every air traffic controller involved is under intense scrutiny. Alarms raised about ‘congested’ ...

The Guardian - 22h

College professor, newly engaged pilot among victims of DC plane crash

There were 64 passengers aboard the plane, and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. Here's a look at what we know about the victims.

ABC News - 23h

Pilot of downed plane remembered for his 'passion for flying'

The pilot and flight instructor of Puerto Rican heritage was described as skilled and dedicated and remembered for his love of flying.

NBC News - 1d

Teenage skaters, a young pilot and a professor - the victims of DC plane crash

The victims of the mid-air collision include dedicated flight attendants and talented ice skaters.

BBC News - 1d

Virginia Pilot Responds After She Is Falsely Targeted Over Black Hawk Crash

Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot who is transgender, was falsely identified as the captain of the crashed military helicopter in thousands of social media posts.

The New York Times - 1d

Father of crash victim says Black Hawk crew chief "trusted pilots with his life"

Gary O'Hara said President Trump's attempt to blame the Washington, D.C., plane crash on "DEI" added to the pain of victims' families.

CBS News - 1d

What are Black Hawk helicopters and how are they used? What to know after the D.C. aircraft crash

The military helicopter that collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in a crash that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, was a UH-60 Black Hawk, ...

NBC News - 1d

Co-pilot in DC crash pursued certification 'with a vigor,' father says

The father of a pilot who was onboard the American Airlines plane that crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter just outside of Reagan Washington National Airport earlier this week reflected on ...

The Hill - 1d

Investigators get first look at black boxes from DC plane crash

NTSB investigators are getting their first look at the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered from the American Airlines passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision ...

NBC News - 1d

DCA crash: Timeline of Black Hawk, plane collision

Planes are once again taking off and landing at Reagan Washington Airport as things get back to normal amid an anything-but-normal situation.

The Hill - 1d

DC plane crash black boxes found as staff shortage claims examined

The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.

BBC News - 1d

Experts ask why Black Hawk chopper may have been flying above allowed altitude

This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.

CBS News - 1d

Extended interview: Sen. Tammy Duckworth shares insights on deadly D.C. plane crash

Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks to CBS News' Nikole Killion about the investigation into the midair collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight on Wednesday night. The Illinois ...

CBS News - 1d

Black Hawk chopper involved in D.C. collision was on training flight

There were three soldiers aboard the Sikorsky H-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people outside Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Defense ...

CBS News - 1d

Former Black Hawk pilot examines D.C. plane crash

As we learn more about the deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and military helicopter in Washington, D.C., military officials are joining the search for clues that will help determine ...

CBS News - 1d

How flights are controlled in DC's heavily restricted airspace

Experts say the deadly incident poses grave questions about how a collision was able to happen over the US capital.

BBC News - 1d

What to know about the deadly American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a regional jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.

ABC News - 1d

Duckworth, a former Black Hawk pilot, on D.C. plane crash

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a former Black Hawk pilot, is weighing in on the deadly collision in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Duckworth about her own experience in a ...

CBS News - 2d

What it's like flying in a Black Hawk helicopter

More questions are emerging about the Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal collision above the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.

CBS News - 2d

Pilot's take on D.C. plane crash, flying into nation's capital

Captain Laura Einsetler, an experienced commercial airline pilot, joins CBS News with her take on flying into Washington, D.C., as more details emerge about the deadly collision over the Potomac ...

CBS News - 2d

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 - 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

Former Sen. Bob Menendez slams 11-year prison sentence, says "Trump is right"

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to 11 years in prison in his bribery case. A jury convicted Menendez in 2024 on 16 felony counts. CBS News ...

CBS News - 2d

'Trump is right': Former Sen. Menendez speaks after 11-year sentence handed down

Bob Menendez, 71, was found guilty on all 16 counts in his federal trial, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.

ABC News - 2d

Former N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

CBS News - 2d

Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison in gold bar bribery case

Former Sen. Bob Menendez is scheduled to be sentenced on bribery and corruption charges in federal court in New York, where prosecutors are recommending he serve 15 years behind bars.

NBC News - 2d

How former Sen. Bob Menendez could appeal 11-year prison sentence

A federal judge sentenced former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison in his corruption case on Wednesday. A jury convicted the Democrat in July 2024 on charges he accepted bribes in ...

CBS News - 3d

Air Force Reinstates Training Video on Black Pilots after DEI Review

Trainees will once again learn the history of the Tuskegee Airmen, Black pilots who fought in Europe in World War Two, and the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who ferried aircraft in the United ...

Inc. - 5d

Air Force says it will teach video on first Black pilots after DEI review

The U.S. Air Force said it will resume instruction of trainees using a video about the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black airmen in the U.S. military, after it passed review to ensure compliance with ...

NBC News - 5d

Bears hire former Saints head coach Dennis Allen as next DC, Declan Doyle as OC

Dennis Allen was fired by the Saints midway through the season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Rebuffed by Biden, former Sen. Bob Menendez seeks a pardon from Trump

WASHINGTON — Allies of former Sen.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary

Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...

CBS News - Jan. 14