FAA 'permanently restricting' Washington helicopter traffic after fatal midair collision near DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a "series of steps" it will take to address safety concerns after a fatal midair crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
FAA shuts down helicopter path near Washington DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the permanent closure of a helicopter route near Washington DC's airport where a fatal midair collision involving a passenger jet and an Army helicopter resulted in the tragic deaths of 67 people.
Helicopters permanently restricted on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash
The Federal Aviation Administration says helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington, D.
FAA Issues Permanent Restrictions on Washington Helicopter Traffic After Fatal Collision
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is imposing permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around Washington's Reagan National Airport and eliminating helicopter and passenger jet mixed traffic.
FAA Permanently Restricts Helicopters From Flying Near Washington D.C. Airport
The restriction is on the same route where a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in midair, killing 67 people.
FAA restricts helicopter flights near DCA after deadly midair crash
On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permanently banned helicopters from flying the same route near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after a deadly midair collision in January.
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