The filings over the collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter last month appear to be the first such claim and signal the start of a long legal fight.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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For the F.A.A., Three Deadly Crashes and a Reckoning
The agency in charge of air travel safety is facing criticism and demands for change after a yearslong streak of no major commercial jet accidents ended in catastrophe.
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Airline Pilots in the DC Plane Crash Acted as Expected, Experts Say
The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety experts and other pilots said.
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Plane and Aircraft Tug Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver
The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.
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F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage
The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said the Federal Aviation Administration had used a backup system while it addressed the problem.
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Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan Airport
The F.A.A. restricted helicopter routes nearby in the aftermath of the Wednesday collision. For some officials, the concerns about clogged airspace were a long time coming.
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
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285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed
Persistent staff shortages have raised safety concerns. At many facilities, staffing is so low that at least a quarter of the work force is missing.
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F.A.A. Restricts Helicopter Flights in Reagan National Airspace
The agency’s decision, made shortly after Wednesday’s deadly collision, was framed by the transportation secretary as an important step toward enhancing safety.
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What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes
Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.
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Official Email Urges Federal Workers to Find More Productive Jobs
The message reiterated an offer for a chance to take a second job or travel to a “dream destination” and remain on the federal payroll for months. But questions remain about whether that would be legal.
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Clues From D.C. Plane Crash Suggest Multiple Failures in Aviation Safety
Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.