What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. All 67 people aboard the aircraft are presumed dead.
Plane Crash Occurred in Congested Washington Airspace
The skies around Washington are often crowded with commercial flights, military planes, helicopters and other aircraft.
Video: Scene of plane crash near Washington’s Reagan Airport
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.
3 victims in deadly Washington, DC, plane crash have Ohio ties; airline tied to Ohio. What we know
Three victims of the deadly Washington, D.C., plane crash have Ohio ties, and the airline involved has a connection to Ohio. Here's the latest.
DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter restrictions in place at Reagan
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night, with no survivors. Sixty-four people were on board the plane, which departed from Wichita, Kansas. Three soldiers were on the helicopter.
D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: Black Boxes Recovered From Plane And Helicopter
Sixty-seven people died in a collision between a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airlines and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
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
Here are the victims of the Washington, DC plane crash
Below are the names of the victims that we know so far. Click on each square to learn more about those killed. This article will be updated as new information becomes available. Viewing in the app? Click here to learn more about those who were onboard.
Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses
Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.
Investigators find black boxes after deadly Washington plane crash, continue search for answers
By David Shepardson, Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. authorities said on Thursday it was not yet clear why a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided at a Washington airport,
DC plane crash latest: Black Hawk helicopter was performing 'doomsday' training at the time of collision
The Army’s Black Hawk helicopter was performing “doomsday” training when it collided with an American Airlines jet above Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, according to a new report. The helicopter was flying a route that’s part of a military plan to evacuate senior government officials to safety if the U.
DC plane crash live updates: 41 sets of remains have been recovered
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
DC plane crash: Search for bodies continues; officials to remove aircraft from Potomac
Rebecca Lobach, 28, of Durham, North Carolina, was one of three soldiers aboard the helicopter, the Army announced alongside ...
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How to Understand the Reagan Airport Crash
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The humble beginnings of Reagan National Airport
Built on a swamp with a busy road going right through it, what’s now Ronald Reagan National Airport was initially lampooned ...
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‘Crash, Crash, Crash!’: Audio Reveals History of Close Calls at Reagan Airport
As investigators continue to try to determine the cause of Wednesday’s plane collision in Washington, D.C., control tower audio from Reagan National Airport reveals a history of safety issues, ...
Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues in Spotlight After DC Plane Crash
Issues with air traffic control staffing are under the spotlight following the fatal mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington D.C. on Wednesday that ...