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Inside the DC plane crash investigation: Air traffic staff a 'small piece' of 'very big puzzle,' official says

The NTSB is investigating "thousands of data points" to find the cause of the fatal D.C. plane-helicopter crash, including whether air traffic control staff was short personnel.

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As officials investigate the cause of midair collision at Reagan National, some point to air traffic controllers

As the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation into what caused the midair collision between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter on Wednesday night ramps up, many are asking how the tragedy could have happened.

SFGate · 12h

What to know about the NTSB and the investigation into the DC plane crash

National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Hommendy described the investigation into the crash Wednesday night as an “all-hands-on-deck event” for the agency during a news conference Thursday in which she appeared with members of the board and a senior investigator overseeing the probe.

Reuters · 1d

Maps of the Washington DC plane crash

An American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. Officials have not provided a death toll but said all passengers and crew on both flights were feared dead.

NTSB Will Be ‘Sole Source of Truth’ for Facts of the Crash, American Airlines CEO Says

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the deadly midair ...

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American Airlines Plane Carrying 64 People Had 'Rapid Impact,' Slides Likely Weren't Deployed: NTSB

Officials from the NTSB reiterated local authorities’ belief that there were no survivors in the deadly Wednesday, Jan. 29 ...

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What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.

Sixty-four people aboard a commercial airliner died Wednesday night after it collided with a military helicopter midair near ...

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‘Very Quick, Rapid Impact,’ Transportation Safety Board Member Says

No chute or slides appeared to be deployed from the American Airlines plane, according to J. Todd Inman, a member of the ...

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Mom of 2 Among Victims of American Airlines Plane Crash, Remembered for Her 'Unwavering Spirit' and 'Radiant Soul'

Wendy Jo Shaffer has been identified as one of the victims of the Wednesday, Jan. 29, American Airlines crash that officials ...

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D.C. plane crash live updates: Families mourn 67 victims after American Eagle jet and Army helicopter collide

Latest news and live updates after an American Airline jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

American Airlines plane crash renews concerns about air safety lapses

An FAA spokesman said the agency could not comment on the ongoing investigation, which is being led by the National ...

Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses

Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system ...

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67 dead after midair collision between American Airlines jet, Army helicopter; Black boxes recovered

The National Transportation Safety Board said the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the American Airlines jet that collided with the Black Hawk helicopter have been recovered from ...

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What we know so far about the American Airlines-Black Hawk helicopter crash

The search and rescue mission was transitioning to a recovery mission, and no survivors were expected, DC Fire and EMS Chief ...

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American Airlines subsidiary announced corporate HQ move from Ohio to North Carolina hours before deadly crash

PSA Airlines announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters, reports indicate. Wednesday night a flight was involved ...

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