FAA to restrict helicopter traffic around D.C. airport after fatal airplane collision
American Eagle Flight 5342 was seconds away from landing at Reagan National when it collided with the Army helicopter on Wednesday night.
NTSB Has Interviewed Air-Traffic Controller at Reagan Airport Tower During Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has interviewed the air-traffic controller who was working at the time of the midair collision, board member Todd Inman said, adding that the interviews have been ongoing throughout the day.
FAA restricting helicopter flights near Reagan National after crash
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is indefinitely restricting helicopter flights near Washington Reagan National Airport after a deadly collision between an American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk killed 67 people.
Staffing Levels at Reagan Airport Traffic Control Tower Were 'Not Normal' on Night of Crash, FAA Finds: Report
A preliminary safety report from the Federal Aviation Administration reportedly found that air traffic control staffing was abnormally low at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to The New York Times, which obtained a copy of the report.
NTSB begins investigation of deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport
Live updates on the crash can be found here. The National Transportation Safety Board has begun an investigation into the deadly mid-air collision between an American Eagle regional jet and a military helicopter that left all 67 people onboard the aircrafts dead.
NTSB urges public not to ‘speculate’ on cause of Reagan National flight crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged the public not to “speculate” about the cause of the deadly mid-air collision near Reagan Washington National Airport in a Thursday press briefing.
NTSB briefing after deadly midair collision outside Reagan Airport
Authorities say their mission is to not just understand what happened, but why it happened and how to stop it from happening again.
NTSB holds briefing on D.C. plane crash investigation | Special Report
The National Transportation Safety Board held a press briefing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the fatal collision involving a passenger jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter. Lindsay Reiser anchored CBS News' special report.
NTSB will be 'methodical' in probe: Ex-FAA chief | Vargas Reports
The National Transportation Safety Board will not rush in its investigation into the deadly collision of an American Airlines ...
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Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator in Wake of Fatal Collision
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau, a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) executive and ...
Helicopter in DC plane crash was flying twice as high as it should have, lacked new tech as FAA nixes all chopper traffic near collision site
It just makes no sense to any type of Americans. It’s a common-sense issue. I’m calling on the military to stop. I don’t want ...
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
The union for air traffic controllers recommended to its members that they not accept Tuesday’s offer, because the FAA had ...
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
No evidence has emerged that rules seeking to diversify the FAA played any role in the collision Wednesday between an ...
Aviation experts reiterate concerns about air traffic controller shortage after DCA crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has indefinitely closed helicopter routes near Reagan National Airport following ...
Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses
Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system ...
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National Transportation Safety Board officials give first update on deadly plane, helicopter crash outside of DCA
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held their first press conference Thursday afternoon following ...