Deadly American Airlines-helicopter collision highlights concerns with crowded U.S. airspace
Airline executives have pushed the government to modernize air traffic control and alleviate congestion in some of the ...
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Deadly U.S. mid-air collision no reason to panic about wider safety concerns: expert
An aviation expert says the mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic ...
American Airlines CEO says it's not clear why helicopter came into jetliner's flight path
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the airline has activated its care team to assist in recovery efforts after one of its jets collided with a helicopter.
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American Airlines Plane Crash Ends U.S. Aviation’s Safety Streak
While landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC on Wednesday shortly before 9 p.m., American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the icy ...
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Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet ...
American Airlines CEO expresses 'deep sorrow' over tragic crash in Washington D.C.
American Airlines boss Robert Isom issued this emergency statement following the catastrophic mid-air collision.