Sen. Kaine warned of dangers at Reagan National Airport before plane crash near DC
God forbid waking up and looking in a mirror one day and say, ‘Wow, I was warned. I was warned and I shouldn’t have done this,’” Kaine said in 2024.
Washington DC crash: American Airlines plane collides with Blackhawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport
At a Thursday morning news conference, DC Fire EMS Chief John Donnelly said the search and rescue mission had transitioned to a recovery, saying officials do not believe anyone survived the crash. At least 27 people from the plane and one person from the helicopter have been recovered.
Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern
Some experts, politicians and airport managers have been warning of the risks posed by the crowded airspace at Reagan Washington National Airport.
No survivors in plane crash at Washington's Reagan airport, authorities say
Twenty-seven bodies had been recovered from the downed plane, a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines, and one had been recovered from the helicopter, a Sikorsky H-60, said the D.C. Fire and EMS Chief.
The scene after a passenger plane and a helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport
A 60-passenger jet collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River.
Airplane collided with military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, FAA says
An airplane collided with a helicopter while trying to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.
Kaine doubles down on concerns about National Airport following fatal incident
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) doubled down during an interview on his concerns about the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ...
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Reagan National Airport Had 2 Close Call Incidents Last Year
On May 29, 2024, an American Airlines Airbus A319, in the early stages of take-off, was forced to brake heavily to avoid a ...
Politicians Warned About Dangers Presented by Reagan Airport Months Before American Airlines Crash
Political leaders had warned about the dangers of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. months before ...
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Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
Deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., reignites concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald ...
Full List of Lawmakers Who Voted to Increase Flights at Reagan Airport
The plan to add five incoming and five outgoing flights was included in the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act last year.
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Crowded airspace has been a concern at Reagan National Airport. Here is what to know.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns about congestion in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport amid a constricted space.
Deadly plane, helicopter collision renews concerns over airport ‘squeezed’ to its limits
Following the deadly midair collision on Wednesday, our investigators found that dozens of close calls have been reported at ...
Tragic collision at Reagan National highlights urgent air traffic control and safety concerns
A combination of factors may have played a role in the deadly airplane/helicopter crash, including increased air traffic on the world's busiest runway, vacant air traffic controller positions and ...
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Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid-air collision in Washington, D.C.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.