TIMELINE: What led to the fatal collision of American Airlines Flight 5342?
The FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into how an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter over ...
What is a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk?
A Black Hawk helicopter can transport up to "12 fully equipped, seated troops in combat," according to Lockheed Martin, the ...
President Trump Orders "Immediate Assessment Of Aviation Safety" As New FAA Deputy Administrator Sworn In
Trump said that he based his claims that the crash could be blamed on diversity policies within the FAA on his "common sense." ...
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As NTSB pores over fatal crash, Trump says Black Hawk flew too high
Finding the probable cause of the fatal mid-air collision above the Potomac River next to Reagan National Airport rests  in ...
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Night vision equipment and crowded airspace under scrutiny as collision probe proceeds
A former helicopter pilot familiar with the incident area says city lights, crowded airspace and the use of night vision ...
Delta’s push for more flights at Washington airport gets a fresh look after deadly crash
Before the deadly collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, Delta Air Lines lobbied Congress to ...
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Report: 2 Planes Aborted Landings at DCA Due to Helicopters in Week Prior to Deadly Crash
There appeared to be some issues between airplanes landing at Reagan National Airport and military helicopters a week leading to ...
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Aircraft That Collided Over Washington Are Both Workhorses Around the World
The Army helicopter and regional American Airlines jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate ...