Why New DC Flights Were Approved Despite Congested Airspace Concerns
The airspace around Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) is one of the most restricted in the country. The airport’s ...
FAA officials weighed closing Reagan National Airport runway after 2024 close calls, sources say
Top FAA officials pushed to close one of Reagan National Airport's runways following two close calls, multiple sources told CBS News.
A Runway Switch, a Vague Alert: What Pilots Heard Before Fatal D.C. Crash
The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety ...
A ‘Stellar Crew,’ a ‘Tragic Accident’ and a Black Hawk’s Last Flight
The Army helicopter that collided with a passenger plane above the Potomac River boasted an experienced crew doing “an ...
Parked Delta plane apparently clipped by Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing at Seattle airport
A Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing on the tarmac of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport apparently struck the tail of a parked Delta aircraft on Wednesday morning, airport authorities said.
Approach for Reagan National’s Runway 33 is within feet of helicopter corridor
A Washington Post analysis of FAA maps shows the proximity of the flight path to a helicopter “tunnel” at a midair crossroads ...
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Field of crosses: Immigrant artist's memorial to DC air disaster victims a call to love
By the afternoon of Feb. 2, there were 67 crosses standing under a leaden gray sky — one for each victim from the Washington ...
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Crash near Reagan National sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that ...
Friends say Army captain killed in midair collision was a ‘brilliant and fearless’ patriot
Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach was identified by the Army Saturday as one of three soldiers killed in the crash near Reagan National ...
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Pilots have long worried about DC's complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe
The airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport can challenge the most experienced pilots, who must navigate ...
The final minutes of American Airlines flight 5342
Business Insider reviewed official briefings, flight data, and air traffic control audio tapes to piece together what ...
Is flying still safe? Here’s what experts say
With another fatal plane crash in the headlines, many travelers may be worried about stepping onboard their next flight. Experts say that aviation is safe – though not without its problems.