Deadly mid-air collision renews urgent questions about near-misses, air safety
There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
Data shows just how rare mid-air collisions are
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 ...
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Aviation expert, former FAA employee shares insights on mid-air collision
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.
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Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash
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 ...
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How much will the mid-air collision in DC cost aviation insurers?
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 ...