Former air traffic controller explains communication before midair plane collision
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Concerns about outdated air traffic control systems return after deadly D.C. crash
The deadly collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital Wednesday night will cast a ...
Is there an air traffic controller shortage? Deadly midair collision raises concerns
Amid increased concerns about aviation safety, here's how many air traffic controllers there are in the U.S., and how the ...
Listen to the Air Traffic Control Audio in the Moments Around the Collision
The audio indicates that air traffic controllers tried to warn the Army helicopter about a nearby Canadair Regional Jet.
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Richmond-area expert explains how air traffic control works with combination of commercial, military aircraft
Reagan National Airport is widely considered to be one of the more stressful airports in the country when it comes to ...
Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was 'not normal' on night of collision: FAA
The staffing at the air control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.
Tragic collision at Reagan National highlights urgent air traffic control and safety concerns
A combination of factors may have played a role in the deadly airplane/helicopter crash, including increased air traffic on the world's busiest runway, vacant air traffic controller positions and ...
‘Oh My’: What Air-Traffic Radio Tells Us About the American Airlines Plane Crash
Transmissions show early instruction for an Army helicopter to avoid the passenger jet.