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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. “Based on historical ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON — A couple of thousand near mid-air collisions involve military aircraft, according to a new report by CBS News. Their team analyzed more than 8,000 near misses voluntarily reported ...
The mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter ended 16 years of accident-free flying by U.S. airlines. How did flying become so safe, and then start to ...
A recent mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter was the first major fatal plane crash in the U.S. since 2009. Experts point to increased air traffic congestion as a ...
For comparison, FAA data shows that Reagan National Airport had 30 Near Mid Air Collisions reported since 1987, and Charlotte Douglas had 35 over the same time. These incidents are used to make ...
Approximately 30 mid-air close calls were reported by federal authorities over western North Carolina on Sept. 28 as relief efforts spike in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Public records show at airports in Milwaukee and the Chicago area, there have been multiple "near mid-air collisions" and other "close calls" in recent years. FOX6 News reviewed public records ...