Ronald Reagan National Airport

Helicopter crew might not have heard tower’s instructions before crash, say investigators

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WASHINGTON —  The crew of the Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport may have had inaccurate altitude readings in the moments before the crash, and also may not have heard key instructions from air traffic controllers to move behind the plane, investigators said Friday. … Read more

Passenger Plane Collides With Chopper Near Washington Airport, Rescue Ops On

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Washington: An American Airlines regional passenger jet was involved in a mid-air collision on Wednesday night with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, officials said. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas said on social media that “we know there are fatalities,” though he did not say how many. The U.S. Federal … Read more