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Crush of flights routinely strained National Airport capacity before crash

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Documents and testimony gathered by investigators reveal “over delivery” and “noncompliance” of arrivals despite safety warnings.

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Crush of flights routinely strained National Airport capacity before crash

Air traffic managers urged fewer flights to reduce risks at Reagan National Airport before the fatal January collision, but testimony shows the FAA bowing to political pressure.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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