Understaffed, overworked crews plagued Reagan Airport before DC plane crash, lawmakers say
Understaffed and overworked air traffic control crews have long been an issue at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, lawmakers say — another potential cause of the midair collision between a commercial jet and military helicopter over the Potomac River that killed 67 people Wednesday night in the nation’s deadliest air crash since 2001.
Sen. Kaine warned of dangers at Reagan National Airport before plane crash near DC
God forbid waking up and looking in a mirror one day and say, ‘Wow, I was warned. I was warned and I shouldn’t have done this,’” Kaine said in 2024.
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.
No survivors in plane crash at Washington's Reagan airport, authorities say
Twenty-seven bodies had been recovered from the downed plane, a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines, and one had been recovered from the helicopter, a Sikorsky H-60, said the D.C. Fire and EMS Chief.
The scene after a passenger plane and a helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport
A 60-passenger jet collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River.
Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern
An airspace cluttered with passenger planes and military aircraft. A history of near-crashes. And a growing shortage of air ...
Kaine doubles down on concerns about National Airport following fatal incident
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) doubled down during an interview on his concerns about the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ...
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Congress authorized more flights at Reagan National despite warnings
Wednesday’s crash has resurfaced concerns about the airport’s proximity to the river, narrow landing space and overcrowding.
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Crowded airspace has been a concern at Reagan National Airport. Here is what to know.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns about congestion in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport amid a constricted space.
Full List of Lawmakers Who Voted to Increase Flights at Reagan Airport
The plan to add five incoming and five outgoing flights was included in the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act last year.
Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A retired pilot gave a first-hand view of what it’s like to land at Ronald Reagan ...
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Reagan Washington airport one of world’s most complex airspaces
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) services both military helicopters and passenger planes every day.
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Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid-air collision in Washington, D.C.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.
Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins
President Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday’s ...