Mid-air collision of jet, helicopter near DC — what we know
The crash around 9 p.m. threw one of the world's most tightly controlled airspaces into chaos, 3 miles south of the White House and U.S. Capitol. Officials were probing the cause Friday as they searched the river.
What caused the fatal mid-air collision? Key questions about plane crash
In the first 24 hours, we usually know very little, and often what we think we know turns out to be false in the days and weeks to follow,” William J. McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project,
Washington DC plane crash: What we know so far about the mid-air collision near Reagan Airport
Questions remain over the mid-air collision between a jet, which was carrying 64 people, including the crew, and a military helicopter carrying three soldiers
Get the Facts: Examining claims made about cause of mid-air collision
Immediately following the mid-air collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet, people on social media were pointing to some recent policies of President Donald Trump as contributing to the crash,
Deadly mid-air collision renews urgent questions about near-misses, air safety
There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
How rare are deadly mid-air collisions? Former QU professor weighs in
How rare are deadly mid-air collisions in the U.S.? According to the FAA, this is the first major fatal crash of any U.S. airline in 16 years. “Based on historical review, I was shocked,” David Cadden,
Deadly U.S. mid-air collision shouldn't spark wider safety concerns: experts
A deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night occurred amid air traffic patterns unique to the area that should not be cause for broader concerns about plane safety, experts say.
41 bodies recovered from scene of D.C. mid-air crash so far, officials say
Remains of 41 of the 67 victims of the mid-air collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a military helicopter near ...
Seasoned Black Hawk pilot reveals what potentially went wrong before deadly DC mid-air crash
A retired Army helicopter pilot shared insights into what may have caused Wednesday’s deadly mid-air collision over the ...
Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers
Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and ...
Waldorf, Md. youth hockey coach among victims killed in mid-air crash
The southern Maryland community is now reeling after learning a beloved youth hockey coach was among the dozens of victims ...
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US Army identifies 2 of the soldiers killed in fatal mid-air crash near Reagan National Airport
On Friday, the U.S. Army released information on the crew of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet ...
Mid-air crash near Washington causes flight cancellations at Palm Beach International Airport
Mid-air crash near Washington causes flight cancellations at Palm Beach International Airport Kennedy pledged that he would ...
Black Hawk helicopter pilot killed in DC collision served time at Tinker Air Force Base
More details are coming out about the victims of this week's devastating mid-air collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
Control tower at National Airport understaffed before deadly collision
Two of Reagan National Airport’s air traffic controllers were doing double duty Wednesday night, according to a government report.