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How many close calls have happened in DC's congested airspace, nationally?
Washington’s National Airport has one of the most congested airspaces in the United States, with as many as 800 landings and departures daily, along with military and government helicopters constantly ...
California wildfires: What we know about L.A.-area fires, what caused them, who is affected and more
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared ...
Criss-Crossing Routes in D.C. Airspace Leave Little Room for Error
A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan National ...
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Map: A look at helicopter traffic patterns over D.C.
The airspace above Reagan National Airport, where a commercial plane collided with an Army helicopter this week, has become ...
Pilots had reported near-misses with helicopters at Reagan National Airport in the years before the deadly crash
In the three years before the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Reagan ...
How the Plane and Helicopter Collided in Washington: Maps and Graphics
An American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter plunged into the Potomac River after a midair collision Wednesday night ...
Maps show how D.C. plane crash occurred in Reagan National’s congested airspace
Pilots who land at Reagan National Airport face a unique set of complications, including short runways that leave little margin for error, scores of helicopters buzzing nearby and a mountain-size ...
Map shows view of approximate paths of the two aircraft that collided near Washington, D.C.
A 3D rendering shows the approximate altitude and paths of the plane and helicopter moments before the collision.