There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
In the wake of a recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport, WRAL Investigates delves into nearly 40 years of FAA data to uncover the frequency and severity of near mid-air collisions around major ...
Aviation experts say that while the mid-air collision in Washington, D.C., is tragic, it is not indicative of air traffic controllers or pilots.
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — How rare are deadly mid-air collisions in the U.S.? According to the FAA, this is the first major fatal crash of any U.S. airline in 16 years. Figure skating pair with ...
The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the collision, which has resulted in the recovery of flight data and cockpit voice recorders from both aircraft.
Problems with mid-air collisions decades ago led the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to adapt the TCAS back in 1981. TCAS is mandated worldwide on all large aircraft and on many ...
On Wednesday, a mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. The incident resulted in the ...