FAA issues permanent restrictions on Washington helicopter traffic after fatal collision

FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Route Near Reagan National After Deadly Mid-Air Collision

In the crowded and chaotic airspace over the Potomac, where close calls were far too common for far too long, the FAA finally slammed the door shut on Route 4 — but only after 67 lives were lost. #AviationSafety #ReaganAirport #HelicopterCrash #FAAUpdate #AirspaceSafety #Route4Closure #NTSBInvestigation #AviationNews

The US Federal Aviation Administration has made the airspace restrictions around Washington's downtown airport permanent as part of the investigation launched after the January plane crash, the organization said in a statement.

FAA bans non-essential helicopters near Reagan airport after crash involving helicopter

The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around the Washington, D.C., airport where an Army chopper collided with a commercial jet six weeks ago

Maryland first responders honored for their help after DC midair collision

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government recognized over 130 first responders for their ”heroic efforts” following the DCA crash, a spokesman said.

Close calls raise questions about airport

When Congress pushed ahead last year with adding 10 new daily flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration had data showing an unnerving number of near misses in the already crowded skies — something lawmakers apparently…

FAA Shuts Helicopter Route in Use During DC Collision

Aviation officials on Friday announced permanent curbs on helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport, the site of a collision involving an Army Black Hawk and American Airlines flight that killed 67 people in January. The portion of the route taken by the Black Hawk will be closed, and restrictions on...