US EditionNTSB probing aborted landings at Reagan National Airport prompted by nearby Army helicopter
- Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are looking into two commercial flights that were forced to abort their landings near Reagan National Airport on Thursday due to the presence of a nearby Army Black Hawk helicopter.
- The aborted landings followed air traffic controllers' instructions caused by a Priority Air Transport helicopter approaching the Pentagon shortly after the related Army brigade resumed flights less than a week ago.
- Two aircraft—a Delta flight and a Republic flight—performed go-arounds, coming within 0.89 miles and 0.4 miles of a Black Hawk helicopter, respectively; meanwhile, the helicopter followed an indirect path around the Pentagon within airspace that was not designated as restricted.
- After the January 29 accident involving an American Airlines passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter from the 12th Aviation Battalion, authorities implemented safety restrictions and raised alarms. Senator Maria Cantwell condemned the repeated near misses, describing them as "outrageous."
- The ongoing investigations by the NTSB and FAA, along with calls for improved airspace security, highlight continuing risks in the region's congested airspace and pressure for safer military flight operations near commercial routes.
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New Aborted Landings at Reagan National Due to Army Helicopter Interference.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is examining two aborted landings at Reagan National Airport. The incidents involved commercial flights being redirected due to the proximity of a US Army Black Hawk helicopter headed towards the nearby Pentagon. Who’s Involved: The parties involved include the NTSB, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US Army, Delta Flight 1671, Republic Flight 5825, Senator Maria Ca…
Near-Misses Between Commercial Jet And Military Helicopter At Reagan National Airport AGAIN, Probe Launched
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation after two commercial airliners aborted their landings at Reagan National Airport because of a U.S. military helicopter approaching the Pentagon in the area. “The FAA said on Friday that air traffic control instructed Delta Air Lines Flight 1671, an Airbus A319 that had originated in Orlando, and Republic Airways Flight 5825, a…
FAA Opens Investigation After Two More Terrifying Incidents at Reagan National Airport
A Thursday incident in which an Army helicopter flying in Washington, D.C., delayed the landing of two commercial jets heading for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is now under investigation. […] The post FAA Opens Investigation After Two More Terrifying Incidents at Reagan National Airport appeared first on The Western Journal.
Near-Misses Between Commercial Jet And Military Helicopter At Reagan National Airport AGAIN, Probe Launched * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
A recent near-miss incident at Reagan National Airport involving a military helicopter has sparked a federal investigation. With echoes of a past tragedy, urgent questions about airspace safety arise. Discover the full story behind this alarming event.
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