Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that shares airspace with military and government flights.
Ronald Reagan Airport Halts Take Offs And Landings Due To ‘Aircraft Incident’
Ronald Reagan Airport announced Wednesday evening that it would halt takeoffs and landings due to an “aircraft incident,” according to
Crash Disrupts Flights at Reagan Airport
The crash disrupted flights at Reagan National Airport. Several dozen emergency crews could be seen at the scene of the crash, apparently just south of Reagan National Airport’s upper departure area,
DCA crash disrupts hundreds of flights. What travelers need to know.
Reagan National Airport temporarily stopped flight operations after an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane.
Small aircraft crashes near Reagan National Airport, officials say
A small aircraft crashed in the Potomac River near the vicinity of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Trump says helicopter in Washington crash was flying too high
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a regional passenger jet in Washington, D.C. was flying too high at the time of the accident, in what appeared to be a major disclosure about the investigation.
FAA Is Indefinitely Closing Helicopter Routes Near D.C. Airport After American Airlines Crash: Reports
In the aftermath of the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on ...
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 ...
Trump’s Army Chief Pick Says Training Near Reagan Airport May Be Too Risky
Daniel Driscoll, President Trump’s pick for Army secretary, said during his Thursday confirmation hearing that the service ...
Reagan airport, the notoriously congested destination of the crashed American Airlines flight, experienced at least 8 near-miss accidents last year alone
If changes aren't made, that near-miss becomes a mid-air collision,” one aviation safety expert said. “Unfortunately, that's ...
DC Plane Crash Update: FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Routes Near Reagan Airport
The FAA decision was made following Wednesday night's collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial jet.
Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’
DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of ...
Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A retired pilot gave a first-hand view of what it’s like to land at Ronald Reagan ...
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Regional Jet’s Approach to Reagan Airport Not Unusual
American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom said Flight 5342 was “on an otherwise normal approach” to Ronald Reagan ...
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
There was no immediate word on casualties, but all takeoffs and landings from the airport near Washington have been halted.
Ground stop breifly issued at Reagan airport; delays expected to continue
A full ground stop that halted all air traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Friday has been lifted, but ...