Pilots have reported repeated close calls similar to fatal collision near DC airport
- Airline pilots reported nearly a dozen near misses at Reagan National Airport, with one aviator stating it was 'probably the most dangerous' in the nation.
- The Federal Aviation Administration paused most helicopter flights near the airport following a fatal collision between a helicopter and an American Airlines jet.
- Investigators are examining whether the helicopter was above its allowed limit and whether control tower staffing was inadequate during the incident.
- Aviation experts warn that the region's complex airspace and recent legislative changes could lead to more safety issues at the airport.
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C 35%
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