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.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty-four people aboard a commercial airliner died Wednesday after it collided with a military helicopter midair near Reagan Washington National Airport. Both the American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk are in the Potomac River.
Army helicopter tracking turned off at time of Washington crash, NYT says
The Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet last week in Washington had its tracking technology turned off at the time of the crash, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told the New York Times. The technology allows air traffic controllers to better track the movement of an aircraft.
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash over D.C.'s Potomac River
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
All 67 victims of American Airlines, Black Hawk helicopter collision identified
All 67 victims of the American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision have been recovered and identified, the Unified Command confirmed Wednesday. Officials said now that they have recovered and identified all of the victims,
What Caused the Black Hawk Helicopter Crash Over Washington?
The crash seems to have resulted from a series of human errors that cascaded to cause a freak accident. This past week has been catastrophic for air travel and safety. A Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airline,
Remembering the victims of American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
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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 ...
Who was on American Airlines flight 5342 that crashed in Washington? - full list
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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 ...
American Airlines Captain Has Unexpected Message for 'Fearful' Passengers
"The year saw the smallest number of fatal accidents, with no scheduled passenger jets involved in hull loss or fatal ...
US air traffic controllers will be offered chance to stay on for longer, says Duffy
U.S. air traffic controllers will be offered the opportunity to stay past their mandatory retirement age of 56, U.S.
Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week ...
No survivors after American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter near Washington, DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people collided Wednesday with a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, ...
Investigators Probe Washington Plane Crash Wreckage and Flight Logs
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday it has completed interviews with air traffic controllers in its ...