Black Hawk pilot failed to heed flight instructor before DCA plane crash: report
The pilot of the Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into a passenger airplane near Reagan Airport in January ignored instructions to change course before the crash, according to a new report.
Trans pilot falsely blamed in DCA plane crash files defamation lawsuit against influencer
A transgender woman was falsely identified as the pilot flying the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines plane on January 29. Now, she's suing the right-wing influencer over social media posts that named her.
First responders who helped after DC plane crash honored at recognition ceremony
First responders who were called to help in the midst of the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River were recognized and honored on Wednesday for their efforts.
DCA plane crash: investigators push for stricter helicopter rules
Federal investigators probing the deadly January crash between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River are calling for a ban on certain helicopter flights, saying the current rules are too dangerous.
FAA revising air traffic control tower staffing rules at DCA: report
The rules inside the control tower at Reagan National Airport are getting stricter, according to a new report. It comes after the deadly mid-air collision in January that killed 67 people.
‘Legacy on Ice’ honors victims of DCA plane crash with emotional tribute
One month after 67 lives were lost in a midair collision over the Potomac River, figure skating legends and the D.C. community came together at Capital One Arena for a powerful tribute: "Legacy on Ice."
Legacy on Ice to honor DC plane crash victims
Legacy on Ice, a live figure-skating tribute, will be honoring the D.C. plane crash victims this weekend at Capital One Arena.
American Airlines jet aborts landing at DCA to avoid runway collision
An American Airlines jet aborted a landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., to avoid a collision with another plane on Tuesday morning, aviation officials said.
Family of DCA plane crash victim files $250M claim against US Army, FAA
The family of a victim in last month's fatal midair crash over the Potomac River has filed a $250 million claim against the U.S. Army and the Federal Aviation Administration, alleging negligence and failures that contributed to the tragedy.
DC plane crash pilot's grieving father calls out government on air regulations
The grieving father of the 28-year-old American Airlines pilot is calling for stricter regulations in the wake of the devastating midair collision near Washington, D.C.
US figure skaters, local skaters collab for benefit to honor DCA crash victims and heroes
The March 2nd "Legacy on Ice" event is expected to be an emotional one.
What caused the DC plane crash? Blackhawk helicopter may not have heard key transmission, NTSB says
A miscommunication and bad data may have contributed to last month’s deadly crash near Reagan National Airport.
FAA considers permanent helicopter flight ban near DCA after plane crash
It has been two weeks since a deadly collision near Reagan National Airport claimed 67 lives when an Army helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342.
Kansas town honors victims of DCA plane crash
A town in Kansas honored the lives of those lost in the DCA plane crash in January.
Aviation disaster attorney 'absolutely' expects lawsuits over DCA plane crash
An attorney specializing in wrongful death and injury claims connected to aviation disasters says he is confident lawsuits will arise from the deadly plane-helicopter crash last week.
FAA to reduce arrivals at Reagan National Airport following deadly midair crash
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is reducing flight arrivals at Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport due to weather conditions and recovery efforts following a deadly midair collision that left 67 people dead.
All major wreckage from DC plane crash removed from Potomac River, officials say
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says crews have successfully taken all major pieces of wreckage from the D.C. plane crash out of the Potomac River.
A look back at a 1986 fatal plane crash that changed aviation safety
Nearly three decades before last week’s deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter, a deadly plane crash in Los Angeles changed aviation safety standards forever.
DC plane crash: All 67 victims positively identified, wreckage recovery moves forward
All 67 victims who died in the midair collision near Reagan National Airport has been positively identified, Unified Command confirmed Wednesday.
NTSB investigates altitude data of Black Hawk helicopter in deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is examining new data that may indicate the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal midair collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington, D.C. was above its 200-foot flight ceiling at the time of the crash