‘Bottom line is aircraft are not supposed to collide.’ Probe begins in American Airlines crash
Here’s what experts say investigators will look for as they determine the cause of the crash and possible safety recommendations to the FAA, American Airlines and the Army.
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
The deadly midair crash over D.C. area in charts and maps
Investigators are searching for answers after Wednesday evening’s midair collision that left 67 people dead in Washington, ...
Why an anti-collision system might not have prevented DCA plane crash
The crash late Wednesday of American Eagle Flight 5342 near Reagan National Airport has brought fresh attention to a ...
Plane crashes can cause upticks in flight anxiety. Here's how to manage it.
High profile plane crashes, like the Washington DC crash, can heighten flight anxiety. Two aerophobia experts share tips on ...
Trump just issued an executive order on aviation safety. Here's what it says
As the massive search operation continues, it's worth noting that President Donald Trump signed an executive order called Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation last Tuesday. On the president's social ...
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Former Army Black Hawk pilot breaks down dangers of flying at night following DC crash
A former Army pilot, who flew the same kind of helicopter that crashed into a commercial jet over the Potomac River on ...
Cockpit Technology Was Limited in Preventing Washington Plane Crash
The aircraft were flying too low for systems to generate voice commands to guide crews.
Live updates: Plane collides with helicopter, crashes into DC river; bodies reportedly recovered
An airplane collided with a helicopter while trying to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday ...