Passenger plane forced to abort landing at DC airport the day before deadly plane crash
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Flight Aborted Landing at DC Airport Day Before Plane Crash
A day before the fatal collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a plane, a Republic Airlines flight approaching Reagan National Airport aborted a landing to avoid colliding with a helicopter. The Washington,
DC Airport Had Been Plagued By Safety Concerns Ahead Of Deadly Crash
Pilots, lawmakers and aviation experts have been sounding the alarm about Ronald Reagan National Airport for a while.
Plane, helicopter collide near DC's Reagan National Airport. What we know.
A small plane crashed near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday night after colliding with a military helicopter.
Deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. cancels NYC flights to and from Reagan National Airport
A deadly plane crash over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. canceled flights to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport overnight. The airport reopened around 11 a.m. Thursday, as the search continues for the 64 people on board the American Airlines plane that collided with a U.
Here are the victims of the Washington, DC plane crash
Below are the names of the victims that we know so far. Click on each square to learn more about those killed. This article will be updated as new information becomes available. Viewing in the app? Click here to learn more about those who were onboard.
Washington D.C. plane crash: What we know about the investigation
More than 60 people were killed when an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday and crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Pilots have reported repeated close calls similar to fatal collision near DC airport
Airline pilots flying into Washington, D.C., have reported nearly a dozen near misses over the years that were scarily ...
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside ...
D.C. airport disaster jars choreography of military, civilian aircraft
The catastrophe immediately raised questions about the close proximity in which helicopters and jetliners soar over the busy ...
What we know about some of the D.C. midair collision victims
As many as 60 passengers and four crew members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342, and the Black Hawk helicopter was ...
DOT Restricts Helicopter Traffic Near DC Airport
The U.S. will restrict helicopter traffic around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after this week’s midair collision ...
Maps show how D.C. plane crash occurred in Reagan National’s congested airspace
Pilots who land at Reagan National face a unique set of complications, including short runways, scores of helicopters and a ...
Flight Attendant Dad Killed in D.C. Plane Crash Just Weeks Before Daughter’s Wedding: ‘It’s Just a Lot'
Ian Epstein was one of the flight attendants who died in the crash near Reagan National Airport in Wednesday, Jan. 29.
FAA restricts helicopter routes in DC region
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday announced it would restrict helicopter routes in the Washington, D.C., ...
Live updates: Airport control tower was understaffed before D.C. plane crash; black boxes recovered
Investigators confirmed they have recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder from American Eagle Flight ...