NTSB Says LaGuardia Tower Staffing Normal, But Concerns Remain
Investigators are still working to answer critical questions about air traffic control roles on the night an Air Canada flight hit a fire truck.
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Duffy: More Than 1 Controller in LaGuardia Tower During Fatal Collision
Transportation Secretary says ‘rumor’ that only one ATC was working during the incident is ‘inaccurate.’
Flight Attendant Among Injured in LaGuardia Crash
Per multiple reports, she was ejected from Air Canada Flight 8646 and found strapped to her jumpseat.
LaGuardia Collision Kills 2 Pilots, Closes Airport
Air traffic control recordings show a fire truck was cleared to enter Runway 4, where it collided with a landing Air Canada jet.
FAA, NTSB Investigating Midair Helicopter Collision
Crash leaves one dead and another seriously injured.
Hearing Reveals Concerns About D.C. Airspace Before Fatal Collision
Local medevac operator says his team is ‘very uncomfortable’ when certain military helicopters are flying.
Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Repeat of Potomac Collision
Proposed legislation would enhance coordination between the FAA and Department of Defense.
Pilot of Drone That Grounded Blaze-Battling ‘Super Scooper’ Pleads Guilty
Peter Tripp Akemann of Culver City, California, faces up to one year in federal prison for the accident.
NTSB: Black Hawk Involved in D.C. Midair May Have Been Flying Too High
Control tower data shows the U.S. Army helicopter was flying at an altitude around 300 feet despite restrictions limiting it to no higher than 200 feet.
FAA: D.C. Airport at 89 Percent of ATC Staffing Target
Agency says airport that was site of fatal midair collision has 25 certified controllers and three controllers in training.
