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 ...

The training for U.S. military helicopter pilots is getting heightened attention in the wake of Wednesday night’s fatal mid-air collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger ...

This also has raised questions about the air traffic controller shortage. Again, we don't know to the degree that that played a role in this collision, but the shortage is so severe that you have ...

The collision took place shortly before 9 p.m ... The Associated Press reports that prior to landing, air traffic controllers asked the American Airlines flight if it could land on Reagan ...

Editor's note: For the latest updates on the plane crash near DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, please read USA TODAY's live coverage of the rescue and recovery efforts on Thursday, Jan. 30. A media ...

"Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening," he said on X. "We're monitoring the situation, but for now, let's hope for the best." ...

The training for U.S. military helicopter pilots is getting heightened attention in the wake of Wednesday night’s fatal midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet ...

To learn to fly a military helicopter is to take a master class in multitasking. You need both hands and both feet to control the aircraft while keeping a close eye on the horizon and your altitude.