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Understaffed Air Traffic Control Tower Leads to Deadly Plane Crash in Washington D.C.

A Bombardier CRJ700 passenger plane crashed into a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, killing 67 people; the accident was attributed to understaffing in the air traffic control tower resulting from a decision to reduce personnel.

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Deadly Mid-Air Collision Near Reagan Airport

American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed into a military Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C., killing all 60 passengers, four crew members, and three service personnel; investigations are underway to determine the cause of the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.

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Mid-Air Collision near Reagan National Airport Kills 69

On Wednesday evening, an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport, resulting in at least 69 deaths; a former flight surgeon suggests that city lights may have impaired the pilots' night vision.

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Passenger Plane Crash Near Reagan National Airport

A passenger plane crashed near Reagan National Airport at approximately 3 AM EST on a flight from Wichita, Kansas, killing at least 18 people with a confirmed total of 64 people on board; rescue efforts are underway, and President Trump has questioned air traffic control's response.

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FAA Investigating Near-Midair Collision at Phoenix Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-midair collision between a Delta and a United flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Saturday; the planes came within 1,217 feet of each other, prompting an investigation into air traffic control and pilot procedures.

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Government Shutdown Threatens Holiday Travel Disruptions

A potential US government shutdown this week could lead to longer TSA wait times and impact air traffic controller hiring, despite airlines expecting a record-breaking 54 million holiday travelers.

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28 Dead in Mid-Air Collision Over Washington D.C.

A mid-air collision between American Airlines flight 5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington D.C. on Wednesday night resulted in 28 deaths; the passenger plane was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew, while the helicopter had 3 soldiers on board. The wreckage of t...

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Midair Collision Kills 64 near Ronald Reagan Airport

A catastrophic midair collision between American Airlines flight JIA5342 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport killed all 64 people on board. The incident occurred during clear conditions, raising questions about air traffic control protocols and pilot training.

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Deadly Mid-Air Collision Near Reagan Airport

A Bombardier CRJ700 passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, resulting in a presumed loss of all lives onboard; a preliminary investigation suggests air traffic control staffing was suboptimal.

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Trump Blames DEI for Fatal Midair Collision

A midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C., killed 63 people; President Trump speculated that diversity initiatives within the FAA may have contributed, a claim rejected by many.

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UK Airports Face Christmas Travel Chaos Due to Widespread Fog

Heavy fog across the UK caused over 100 flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Gatwick and Manchester on Friday, disrupting Christmas travel plans and leaving passengers stranded.

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Canada's Aviation System Receives Failing Grade Amidst Staff Shortages

A report by Canadian pilot and air traffic controller unions reveals a concerning decline in Canada's aviation system, receiving a score of 64/100 in an ICAO audit due to staff shortages and a profit-first approach, impacting flight reliability and particularly affecting remote communities.

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