DC plane crash: Blame the feds’ needlessly, woefully outdated air-traffic control
America’s air-traffic control system, once the world’s most advanced, is an international disgrace — because it’s operated by ...
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Deadly midair 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.
D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.
The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.
‘This is a warning’: Airport close calls a common occurrence as air traffic volume soars
Three months before the fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Federal Aviation ...
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Austin's air control staffing woes under scrutiny after D.C. crash
“Last week’s tragic plane crash hit close to home in Austin ... miss at Austin’s airport came in February 2023, when a FedEx cargo plane almost collided with a Southwest Airlines flight ...
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
Crowded D.C. airspace a challenge before plane, helicopter collision
The close calls coincide with a shortage of air traffic controllers that has delayed flights and raised safety concerns ...
Washington, DC, Plane Crash: Everything We Know So Far
Air traffic controllers asked Flight 5342 to switch runways when coming in to land. Black box recordings from the jet and the ...
Austin's air control staffing woes under scrutiny after D.C. crash
As recently as 2023, Austin was the site of a near collision between two planes and is one of the most understaffed air ...