FAA restricting non-essential helicopter operations around Reagan National after deadly crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday announced it would permanently restrict  “non-essential” helicopter operations around Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National ...
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NTSB makes ‘urgent safety recommendations’ after deadly DC plane crash
On Tuesday, the NTSB unveiled the preliminary report for ... life-saving missions or law enforcement.
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WATCH: NTSB recommends ban on some helicopter flights near Washington airport after deadly midair collision
The NTSB’s proposal would close a vital route for law enforcement, Coast Guard patrols and government operations flights. Homendy said the NTSB is recommending that the FAA find a “permanent ...
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: ‘Intolerable risk’
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering ...
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NTSB seeks to restrict helicopters near Reagan National Airport following crash
She said the NTSB is also recommending the FAA designate an alternate helicopter route to help law enforcement, Coast Guard patrols and others who rely on Route 4. Enacting the new rule will ...
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DC plane crash: NTSB demands urgent restrictions on helicopter route near Reagan airport after crash that killed 67
Carveouts for law enforcement and presidential missions will ... Had Duffy not immediately adopted the NTSB’s recommendations, DCA would’ve remained the “most dangerous airport in America ...
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Fatal crash near DCA exposes alarming risks of helicopter routes in commercial airspace
The NTSB's preliminary report points to potential ... helicopter route to maintain access to essential services, such as law enforcement and government operations, while reducing the likelihood ...