Clues and questions from air traffic audio, another near-miss crash and 'not normal' staffing

Friday, 31 January 2025

Clues and questions from air traffic audio, another near-miss crash and 'not normal' staffing

New audio reveals the helicopter pilot said he was able to see the American Airlines passenger plane, and twice requested permission to manoeuvre around it by sight and without further ground support.

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Video Credit: Oneindia - Published on January 31, 2025

News video: Washington Plane-Helicopter Crash | FAA's Startling Discovery About Control Tower At Time Of Crash

Washington Plane-Helicopter Crash | FAA's Startling Discovery About Control Tower At Time Of Crash 03:30

A recent FAA report has revealed troubling details about the control tower staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on the night of a tragic plane-helicopter collision. The report suggests that one air traffic controller was responsible for two positions, which is unusual for the high...

Clues and questions from air traffic audio, another near-miss crash and 'not normal' staffing

Washington Plane-Helicopter Crash | FAA's Startling Discovery About Control Tower At Time Of Crash 03:30

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