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Investigation into midair collision near DCA hones in on altimeter errors, radio issue

First, she said, the Black Hawk pilots may not have received a key radio transmission from air traffic control at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

WLRN · 2h

Altimeter in Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before DCA mid-air collision

The National Transportation Safety Board says altimeter in the Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before the DCA mid-air collision with an American Airlines jet. All 67 people aboard died.

WRVO Public Media · 3d

FAA reopens two runways at DCA following helicopter and jet mid-air collision

The FAA had closed two of DCA's three runways so investigators could piece together how the January accident occurred when an Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into an American Airlines regional jet.

MySuncoast.com37m

NTSB: helicopter crew may not have heard key air traffic control transmission before DCA mid-air collision

National Transportation Safety Board officials said Friday that a key transmission from Reagan National Airport’s air traffic ...

NTSB shares latest on DCA crash investigation

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a news conference Friday, providing the latest updates on the investigation into the tragic plane crash near Ronald Reagan ...

Aviation Week Network3d

DCA Runways Reopen, FAA Eases Arrival Limits As Investigation Continues

Constraints on arrival traffic at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are easing slightly, while an investigation ...

USA TODAY on MSN10d

Rate of near-midair collisions are higher around DCA. What does that mean for travelers?

According to the FAA, near-midair collisions around Reagan National Airport has been higher than the national rate. Aviation experts weigh in.

All 67 victims recovered, identified after midair crash near DCA

WASHINGTON — The remains of all 67 people killed in the midair crash near DCA last week have been recovered and identified, ...

FOX 5 DC2d

FAA: Helicopter restrictions near DCA could become permanent

Two weeks after the deadly collision near Reagan National Airport, air safety officials are considering making a temporary flight restriction on helicopters in the area permanent. FOX 5's Tom ...