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Key Takeaway From the Reagan Air Crash Probe: Helicopter Had Faulty Altitude Data
Transportation safety officials’ hearing reveals new details into what led to the January accident that killed 67 people.
Less than a second before hitting a passenger jet, helicopter instructor told pilot to change course, NTSB hearing reveals
The first of the National Transportation Safety Board’s three days of investigative hearings is underway to help determine ...
Army helicopter that crashed with commercial plane in DC was flying above altitude limit: NTSB
The Army helicopter that collided with a plane over D.C. in January had incorrect altitude readings, contributing to the ...
NTSB hearings show that the army helicopter involved in fatal crash with passenger plane was above the altitude limit
The NTSB is holding three days of hearings to uncover insights into what caused the fatal crash between the passenger jet and ...
NTSB launches hearings on deadly collision between helicopter and passenger plane
Investigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above ...
NTSB hearing reveals air traffic controllers should have warned passenger plane about helicopter before collision, but didn’t
The National Transportation Safety Board will question witnesses Thursday about air traffic control training, a key part of ...
The Biggest Unanswered Questions About the Reagan Airport Crash
Six months after a midair collision killed 67 people outside Washington, transportation safety officials will hear testimony ...
NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here’s what to know
The hearings in Washington will involve NTSB board members, investigators and witnesses. Panels will focus on military ...
Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB
The Army goggles would have made it difficult to see the plane’s colored lights, which might have helped the Black Hawk ...
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Stormy weather drives spike in summertime flight cancellations at DCA
Blame an unforgiving Mother Nature for a jump in flight cancellations at Reagan National Airport this summer. An analysis by ...
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Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls
The commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion directed the unit to pause helicopter flight operations around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following Thursday's close calls, two Army ...
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FAA shrinks area where helicopters are allowed near Reagan airport
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it is shrinking the area around Reagan Washington National Airport where helicopters are allowed to operate.