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Fatal Helicopter-Jet Collision Highlights Systemic Safety Failures

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C., on January 29, 2024, killing all 67 people aboard, due to a combination of factors including night vision goggles limiting pilot visibility, the helicopter flying above prescribed levels, and the FAA's fa...

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Air Traffic Controller Error Causes Deadly Washington, D.C. Midair Collision

A midair collision on January 29, 2024, in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter, killing 67, resulted from an air traffic controller's failure to notify the plane's crew of the approaching helicopter, compounded by high traffic volume and reliance on visual sep...

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Night-Vision Goggles and Heavy Traffic Cited in Fatal Washington, D.C. Helicopter Crash

On January, a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people on board; the collision highlighted the challenges posed by night-vision goggles and heavy helicopter traffic near airports.

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NTSB Investigates Deadly Washington D.C. Midair Collision

A January 2025 midair collision over Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people, prompting an NTSB investigation into air traffic control procedures, collision avoidance technology, and military flight patterns. The FAA has since...

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UK Air Traffic Control Fault Causes Widespread Flight Disruptions

Widespread flight delays and cancellations resulted from a UK air traffic control technical fault on Wednesday, affecting thousands of passengers; those with disrupted flights have various rights to care and assistance, refunds, or alternative flights, but compensation is unlikely due to the issue b...

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Near-Miss: Delta Flight Avoids Collision with B-52 Bomber

A Delta airliner almost collided with a B-52 bomber during its final approach to Minot Airport on August 11, 2023, due to a lack of radar and communication issues between air traffic control and the pilot. The pilot successfully maneuvered to avoid a collision, but the incident highlighted safety co...

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NTSB Investigates Fatal Helicopter-Jet Collision Near Reagan Airport

A National Transportation Safety Board investigation into the January midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet that killed 67 people revealed that the helicopter was above prescribed altitude and that the pilots relie...

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NTSB Investigates Deadly Midair Collision Near DCA, Underscoring Aviation Safety Gaps

A US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided on January 29, 2024, near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people; the NTSB investigation revealed failures in air traffic control warnings, a lack of mandatory ADS-B technology for military helicopte...

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NATS System Outage Grounds UK Flights

A system outage at the UK air traffic control provider NATS on Wednesday caused over 150 flight cancellations and thousands of delays, prompting criticism from airlines and affecting numerous travelers; the issue, described as "radar-related", was resolved in 20 minutes using a backup system.

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NATS Outage Causes 122 Flight Cancellations

A 20-minute technical fault at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) on July 30, 2025, caused at least 122 flight cancellations and numerous diversions across UK airports, significantly impacting air travel during a peak season.

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Near-Mid-Air Collision Prompts FAA Investigation

A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas on Friday nearly collided with a Hawker Hunter fighter jet six minutes after takeoff, causing a rapid change in altitude and injuring two flight attendants; the FAA is investigating.

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Stolen Plane Triggers Security Incident at Vancouver Airport

A stolen plane caused a security incident at Vancouver International Airport on July 15, temporarily halting operations and rerouting nine flights; the pilot, Shaheer Cassim, 39, was apprehended, and no injuries were reported.

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