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.
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How another airliner nearly collided with helicopter in US airport – report
Reports have emerged on how a jet tried to land at the same airport where the American Eagle Flight 5342 collided with an ...
Staffing Levels at Reagan Airport Traffic Control Tower Were 'Not Normal' on Night of Crash, FAA Finds: Report
A preliminary safety report from the Federal Aviation Administration reportedly found that air traffic control staffing was ...
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FAA implements helicopter restrictions near Reagan National Airport after deadly collision
Flight safety protocols are in question as investigation unfolds following mid-air crash involving American Airlines jet and ...
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.
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Reagan National Airport has long struggled to manage helicopter traffic, records show
On a fall afternoon, a Boeing passenger jet had just been cleared for takeoff at Reagan National Airport when the pilot saw a ...