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Crash sheds light on strained workforce controlling the skies - Roll Call

Fatal midair collision in Washington is a wake-up call amid unresolved issues like an air traffic controller shortage, aviation experts say.

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Who was flying the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter before Washington DC crash?

Officials have recovered 40 bodies from the wreckage after American Airlines flight collided with Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac

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Moment air traffic controller gasps as American Airlines plane and US Army helicopter crash in Washington DC

A gasp can be heard on air traffic control audio as an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter collided in Washington DC on Wednesday, 29 January.

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Flight simulator recreates final moments of Washington DC crash aircraft

A flight simulator has recreated the journey an American Airlines plane took before a fatal crash with a US Army helicopter on Wednesday, 29 January.

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“Gonna Miss My Friends”: Child Ice Skating Star’s Final Posts Before Plane Crash Disaster

“Had so so much fun ... I’m really gonna miss my friends and all the great coaches!” the little girl said shortly before traveling on the doomed flight. The post “Gonna Miss My Friends”: Child Ice Skating Star’s Final Posts Before Plane Crash Disaster first appeared on Bored Panda.

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American Airlines Flight Collides With US Army Black Hawk Helicopter

Dashcam video captures the dramatic collision between American Airlines flight and US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

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Planes have high-tech systems to stop midair crashes. So what went wrong in Washington?

On Wednesday night US time, a passenger jet and US Army helicopter collided at a low altitude near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and crashed into the the Potomac River.

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'Shouldn't Have Happened:' DC Air Collision Stuns Experts

The midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Blackhawk helicopter in Washington has puzzled experts, given the perfect flying conditions and strict controls in one of the world's busiest air corridors.

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Mechanical failure or human error? What might've caused the D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people

‘Even the most skilled pilots are going to make human errors, because they’re human,’ former Navy fighter pilot Matt Cox told The Independent

The Independent UK

Washington plane crash: Black box recovered from Black Hawk helicopter as 41 bodies pulled from Potomac river

Questions grow about air safety in the US capital as Donald Trump says Black Hawk chopper was 'flying too high' at time of collision

Evening Standard

Watch: NTSB holds press conference after Washington DC plane crash kills 67

Watch again as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Thursday (30 January) after 67 people were killed in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

The Independent UK

American Airlines Cancels Flights After Deadly Collision On Route

American Airlines cancels flights after tragic midair collision between passenger plane and US Army helicopter near DC. FAA and defense officials investiga...

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Victims of Washington DC plane crash include US and Russian figures skaters

US Figure Skating champions and coaches were tragically killed in a plane crash involving an Army helicopter in Washington DC

Evening Standard

First Lady Melania Trump Sends Condolences After Mid-Air Collision

First Lady Melania Trump expresses sympathy for victims of mid-air collision near Washington, DC. Tragic incident raises concerns about aviation safety.

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No survivors: Plane crash kills 67

A Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 Wednesday night as it was landing outside DC

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Deadly Plane Crash Unites Washington, DC, And Wichita, Kansas

Tragic plane crash near Reagan National Airport unites Washington, DC, and Wichita, Kansas in mourning. Recovery efforts ongoing.

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Transportation Secretary Deems Midair Collision 'Preventable'

Midair collision between American Airlines jet and US Army helicopter prompts calls for enhanced air travel safety measures.

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Officials Confident In Recovering All Bodies From Midair Collision

Efforts are underway to recover victims of a tragic midair collision, with authorities investigating the incident to prevent future tragedies.

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American Airlines Provides Toll-Free Number For Flight 5342 Information

American Airlines provides support and information for families affected by Flight 5342 collision with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

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Fatal Midair Collision At Reagan National Airport

Press briefing at Reagan National Airport addresses midair collision between American Airlines jet and US Army Black Hawk helicopter. Mayor Bowser leading ...

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Russian Figure Skaters Involved In Plane Collision Near Washington

Tragic collision near Washington, DC involving a passenger plane and a US Army helicopter raises concerns about aviation safety and coordination.

Evening Standard

Video shows horrifying moment American Airlines plane collides with US Army helicopter and crashes into Washington DC river

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Nation Stunned As Figure Skaters Revealed On Flight That Collided With Army Helicopter In D.C.

At least 18 bodies have been retrieved so far from the Potomac River crash site, officials said. No survivors have been reported so far. The post Nation Stunned As Figure Skaters Revealed On Flight That Collided With Army Helicopter In D.C. first appeared on Bored Panda.

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President Trump Criticizes Response To Midair Collision Incident

President Trump expresses concern over midair collision between US Army helicopter and American Airlines plane, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control p...

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US Army Helicopter Collides With Passenger Plane Near Washington, DC

US Army helicopter collides with passenger plane near Reagan National Airport, causing travel disruptions. DoD monitoring closely.

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