Was The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 A Failure?
The MD-11 was a failure for McDonnell Douglas, which merged with Boeing in 1997. It was also a failure for most passenger ...
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Close calls at Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash raise questions
The NTSB said airplane pilots were alerted to take evasive action to avoid hitting helicopters at least once a month from ...
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Maryland first responders honored for their help after DC midair collision: ‘Closure for the families’
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government recognized over 130 first responders for their ”heroic efforts” following ...
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FAA restricts helicopter flights near DCA after deadly midair crash
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permanently banned helicopters from flying the same route near Ronald ...
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Footage shows passengers huddled on the wing of the commercial airliner, which was on the tarmac, as flames burn under the ...
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CNN WIRE — Passengers evacuate American Airlines plane Denver airport: VIDEO
(CNN) — Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire Thursday ...
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren’t made before crash
The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., revealed an alarming number of ...
Families of DC Plane Crash Victims Speak Out Following NTSB Report
"We as a group can never go back to just getting on a plane and trusting that everything will be OK," one relative told Newsweek.
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Bill would aim to address safety concerns following Reagan Airport collision
The bill would task the Defense Department with exploring the possibility of implementing modern collision avoidance systems in military helicopters.