Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
The deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., has reignited concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a tightly packed aviation hub that shares airspace with military and government flights.
Reagan Airport Plane Crash: Experts Warn 'We're Ignoring the Real Threat'
The collision, which happened in the evening of on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, led to an extensive emergency response as rescue teams searched the Potomac River for survivors. As of the latest reports, 28 bodies have been recovered, all of them deceased.
'Feel a heavy heart for them': Residents left stunned, saddened after Reagan Airport crash
While officials have not said how many people died or were injured, the crash has already taken an emotional toll on the local communities.
US Curbs Helicopter Flights Near Reagan Airport After Crash
The US Federal Aviation Administration will restrict helicopter traffic around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a deadly crash earlier this week.
DC plane crash LIVE updates: FAA restricts helicopter flights near Reagan National, reports say
A midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, officials said, as they search for answers in the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 25 years.
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.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport crash sees Blackhawk hit American Airlines plane as 64 feared dead
There is at least one casualty after a helicopter crash at a major airport tonight. All runways have been shutdown and all departures and landings have been halted at the DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’
DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of police, military, news and rescue helicopters criss-crossing
Texas lawmakers react after plane, helicopter collide near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Multiple Texas representatives have released statements Wednesday night after a plane collided with a military helicopter, causing it to crash near the Ronald Reagan Washington National airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National airport has closed all runways, and stopped air traffic in the area.
The Latest: Passenger Jet Collides With Helicopter While Landing at DC's Reagan National Airport
A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday evening, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River
The Washington DC Plane Crash
An air collision involving a commercial jet and a military helicopter is believed to have killed 67 people in Washington DC. The recovery operation continues with the cause of the disaster still unknown.
DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter restrictions in place at Reagan
There are confirmed fatalities from the collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter ...
Army Helicopter in Deadly Crash Served as ‘Taxi Service’ to Washington VIPs
The Black Hawk belonged to an aviation brigade responsible for ferrying VIPs and ensuring continuity of government operations ...
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 ...
After fatal plane crash in Washington D.C, some Des Moines flights are canceled
After a collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter Wednesday night, a few flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C ...
Day Before D.C. Plane Crash, Another Jet Aborted First Landing at Reagan to Avoid Helicopter
On Tuesday, a day before Wednesday’s fatal collision, a Republic Airways jet from Windsor Locks, Conn., was minutes away from ...
Washington DC plane crash: Investigators recover flight data, cockpit voice recorders
While speaking to the local reporters, the US National Transportation Safety Board said that the recorders are the key ...
Live updates: No survivors found after American Airlines jet collided with an Army helicopter, Trump says
At least 28 bodies have been recovered after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided ...