What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.
Air traffic controller audio TIME retrieved from LiveATC.net revealed what happened moments before the collision. The tower had cleared the plane for landing on Runway 33, but just seconds before the crash, an air traffic operator asked the helicopter—with radio call sign PAT 25—if the commercial jet—referred to as the CRJ—was in sight.
Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the US Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week near Washington's Reagan Airport, killing 67. Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had turned off its automatic dependant surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B),
American Airlines regional jet involved in midair collision with helicopter near DCA, FAA says
An American Airlines regional jet was involved in a midair collision near Washington, D.C., the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
Families mourn 67 killed in Army helicopter collision with American Eagle jet
All 67 people aboard an American Eagle flight from Kansas and an Army helicopter were killed in a collision Wednesday night over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials said.
Safety system off in helicopter that crashed with American Air jet, Reuters says
A notable safety system had been shut off on a U.S. Army helicopter that crashed with an American Airlines (AAL) regional aircraft last week
U.S. Army helicopter key safety system was off during fatal collision - Ted Cruz
A key safety system was not operational on a U.S. Army helicopter involved in a fatal collision with an American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) regional jet near Washington Reagan Airport last week. The tragic accident resulted in 67 casualties.
Passenger Jet Turned Upward Just Before Deadly Collision
Transportation safety investigators are seeking to determine if the pilots of the American Airlines plane detected danger ...
Recovery of DC jet wreckage begins as investigators review new information
Just offshore of the towering national monuments of Washington, a tall crane now hovers over the Potomac River. It casts a ...
Bombardier CRJ700 Is a Popular Regional Jet Model
The Bombardier CRJ700 is a small single-aisle jet that can be arranged with seating for up to 78 passengers. American ...
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American Airlines Regional Jet Crashes Near D.C., All Takeoffs and Landings Halted at Reagan National
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a military helicopter as it was approaching Reagan National Airport.
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What to know about the Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet
The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was among the most popular types of aircraft to land at Reagan Airport in Washington.
DC plane crash live updates: Jet wreckage to be removed from Potomac starting Monday
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National ...
Regional Jet’s Approach to Reagan Airport Not Unusual
American Airlines Chief Executive Robert Isom said Flight 5342 was “on an otherwise normal approach” to Ronald Reagan ...
Shortly Before Fatal Crash, Jet Pilot Was Asked to Change Runways
The plane had been cleared to land on Reagan National Airport’s main runway. But in the final moments of the flight, air ...
Crews hoist jet wreckage from Potomac, easing path to recover remains
Crews using a crane lifted the first pieces of wreckage from the downed American Airlines regional jet from the Potomac River ...