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.
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