As officials investigate the cause of midair collision at Reagan National, some point to air traffic controllers
As the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation into what caused the midair collision between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter on Wednesday night ramps up, many are asking how the tragedy could have happened.
Supervisor let air traffic controller leave shift early before DC plane collision: report
A supervisor at the Reagan National Airport tower reportedly let an air traffic controller leave early from his shift shortly before Wednesday night’s deadly collision over the Potomac River.
How do you become an air traffic controller? Deadly crash puts job requirements in spotlight
After a tragic midair collision at Reagan National Airport, air traffic controller staffing and training have come under scrutiny. Here’s what it takes to enter this demanding career.
Air traffic controller left early from work before crash: report
An air traffic controller at Reagan National Airport reportedly left early on Wednesday before the deadly collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter.
Air Traffic Controller Reportedly Left Shift Early Before American Airlines Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration says staffing levels were below the "normal" amount when the deadly plane crash occurred over Washington, D.C. ... and, it looks like it was a decision made by a supervisor.
FAA auditing Atlanta’s airport, others across country over near misses and collisions
The audit follows an incident in September where two jets clipped each other on the runway at Hartsfield-Jackson.
Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot Made 'Grave Error'—Father of Plane Crash Pilot
"The Army pilot made a grave error," Timothy Lilley said. "It hurts me because those are my brothers, and now my son is dead.
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4 injured in emergency evacuation of plane after aborted Atlanta takeoff
Four passengers were injured while deboarding a Delta Airlines flight in Atlanta after an aborted takeoff, according to a Friday statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Trump appears to blame FAA “diversity push” for midair collision
President Donald Trump read some headlines while speaking from the lectern at the White House briefing room, appearing to ...
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Pilot of American Airlines jet that crashed near Washington DC had Georgia ties
A family with Georgia ties is grieving after learning their loved one was one of the pilots killed in the crash between a small American Airlines plane and a military helicopter crash near Reagan ...
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Trump blasts DEI in wake of DC plane crash
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
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Delta fight bound for Brazil diverted back to Atlanta over engine concerns: FAA
The Airbus A330 was then diverted and safely landed back at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 7 p.m., the FAA said. Delta confirmed there was a mechanical issue with the ...
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What we know about the victims of the Philadelphia plane crash
Authorities say two people were on board a small plane that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia. Here’s what we know so far ...