Report: Pilot of Black Hawk in Fatal Collision Failed to Heed Instructions
Army helicopter pilot involved in a deadly January crash may not have changed course as directed.
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Legislators Question Alleged Counter-Drone System Misuse Near D.C.
‘Inability to coordinate effectively’ between federal departments involved faces scrutiny.
FAA Boosts Support for Controllers at Reagan National Airport
Regulator plans to review staffing levels and arrival rates and will offer confidential support for stress.
FAA Announces ADS-B Out Requirement for Reagan Airport
Acting administrator Chris Rocheleau describes the measure during a Senate hearing on the NTSB’s preliminary report on January’s fatal midair collision.
FAA Bars ‘Nonessential’ Helicopters at Reagan Airport, Deploys AI for More Analysis
Agency follows NTSB guidance and heavily limits rotorcraft operations.
NTSB Urges ‘Immediate Action’ at D.C. Airport Following Fatal Midair
Between October 2021 and December 2024, there were more than 15,000 near misses between commercial airplanes and helicopters at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, agency says.
Elon Musk’s Plans to ‘Plug In’ to ATC System Trigger Backlash
A team of men between the ages of 19 and 24 may make unspecified changes to the nation’s air traffic control system with President Donald Trump’s support.
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.
Report: Abnormal ATC Staffing Conditions in Tower During D.C. Midair
Leaked FAA report suggests there was unusual staffing in air traffic control tower during airplane and helicopter crash.
