Safety concerns prompt the airspace restriction following the January collision that killed 67 people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a permanent ban on helicopter flights along a…
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NTSB Recommends Permanent Limits on Helicopters at Reagan National Airport
Chair Homendy calls the close proximity an “intolerable risk to aviation safety.” This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) “urgently recommended” that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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NTSB Concludes On-Scene Investigation of Aircraft Collision Near Reagan National
Chair Homendy stated the crew of the black hawk helicopter may not have had accurate altitude data and may have missed air traffic control messages. National Transportation Safety…
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Senator Reports Military Helicopter had Tracking System Turned Off
The Army Black Hawk helicopter had an advanced surveillance system that was not on at the time of the D.C. air collision. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas reported…
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U.S. Army Identifies Third Soldier Killed in D.C. Aircraft Collision
The U.S. Army identified the third soldier who died during the deadly midair crash near Reagan Washington National Airport last week, releasing her name on Saturday at the…
Read MoreNTSB Prepares Investigation Into Reagan Airport Midair Collision
The agency urges the public to withhold speculation as evidence is gathered. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Friday, offering the first glimpses…
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NTSB Will Assist South Korea’s Investigation into Plane Crash
Sunday’s crash at the Muan International Airport killed all but two people on board. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will head an investigation that will include…
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FAA Issues Safety Alert for Boeing 737 Rudder Malfunctions
Investigation into a recent incident raises concerns about manufacturing process. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert this week, informing flight crews of a heightened risk…
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NTSB Says Lax FAA Oversight Caused June 2022 Helicopter Crash
A pilot and five passengers were killed after a vintage “Huey” helicopter flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Read MoreTransportation Department Finalizes Training Requirements for Public Transit Safety
The department issued a final rule updating the FTA Safety Certification Training Program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule updating its Public Transportation Safety Certification…
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