Senators grill investigators on the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter
Investigators trying to determine what caused last week’s deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC, briefed lawmakers Thursday on what they’ve learned after combing through data from both aircraft and air traffic control.
American Airlines Collision: Army Helicopter Warned Twice Before Crash
After American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter collided mid-air, officials shared insight into the respective pilots’ communication with air traffic control.
Army helicopter was warned about American Airlines plane twice — with final alert coming just seconds before DC crash
The Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into an American Airlines flight was alerted to the plane’s presence by air control twice.
US Investigators to Brief Senators on Washington Helicopter Plane Collision
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board plan to brief senators Thursday on last week's midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington Reagan National Airport that killed 67,
Black Hawk helicopter wreckage floats in Potomac River following mid-air plane crash
Footage shows the wreckage of the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into a plane floating in the Potomac River. Video captured by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows the devastating aftermath of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ-700 and a U.
Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the U.S. Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week ...
Trump Vows to Improve Air Traffic Control System After Crash
The president said he would work with Congress to improve aging technology used by the Federal Aviation Administration.
American Airlines Tarmac Tribute for DC Flight Attendant Breaks Hearts
Social media users were moved by the tribute seen in a viral clip, with one saying "such a sad incident..my heart breaks for ...
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National Transportation Safety Board recovers more wreckage from plane crash near Reagan National Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is continuing to recover more of the wreckage after the American Airlines jet ...
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U.S. Safety Investigators Are Reviewing Air Traffic Controller Staffing
The National Transportation Safety Board did not specify how many air traffic controllers were working at the time of the ...
FAA to slow arrivals at Reagan National Airport to reduce risks after crash
The FAA plans to reduce flight arrivals at Washington Reagan National Airport after a deadly collision between a military ...
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American Airlines Plane Crash: Everything to Know About the Tragic Collision
American Airlines plane crash in Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 involved, investigators have sought to understand the tragedy. Here’s everything to know so far.
NTSB Will Be ‘Sole Source of Truth’ for Facts of the Crash, American Airlines CEO Says
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the deadly midair ...
American Airlines CEO says 'top priority' is taking care of families of those onboard
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom shared a letter to all employees sharing updates and resources following the deadly mid-air ...