Reagan National Airport has a long history of problems, challenges
The airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has long been problematic due to heavy military and commercial flight activity in the nation’s capital, according to industry insiders.
Reagan National Airport Had 2 Close Call Incidents Last Year
On May 29, 2024, an American Airlines Airbus A319, in the early stages of take-off, was forced to brake heavily to avoid a collision at Washington National. The flight, with around 100 passengers and crew onboard, was headed for Boston Logan International (BOS) and had been cleared for take-off.
Retired pilot’s video shows what it’s like landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
RICHMOND, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A retired pilot gave a first-hand view of what it’s like to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Chuck Smith says he has made that approach and landing hundreds of times in his career. He shared a video showing what it looks like to fly near Washington, D.C., and over the Potomac River.
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Video shows midair collision near Reagan National Airport
Video from the Kennedy Center shows a helicopter and another aircraft colliding near Reagan National Airport the evening of Jan. 29.
Tragic midair collision at Reagan Airport prompts swift response from leaders
Glenn Youngkin said on Facebook, “I have been briefed by our Emergency Management team and Virginia State Police about the tragic crash at Reagan National Airport
Air crash halts traffic at Reagan National Airport
An aircraft is down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, authorities said after a suspected collision late Wednesday. It was not immediately clear if there are fatalities.
Takeoffs, Landings Halted at Ronald Reagan National Airport After 'Aircraft Incident'
The Ronald Reagan National Airport said late on Wednesday that all takeoffs and landings were halted at the airport in the Washington region as emergency personnel responded to an aircraft incident. The Washington D.
Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says
A passenger jet has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington
Reagan airport was at the center of a fierce safety debate last year. Lawmakers approved more flights anyway
Reagan airport was at the center of a fierce safety debate last year. Lawmakers approved more flights anyway - ‘We’ve been ...
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Virginia senator concerned about future of Federal Aviation Administration staffing after plane crash near Reagan National Airport
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) was in Falls Church on Friday where he talked about concerns he has around Federal Aviation ...
Virginia senators sounded alarm on crowding at DC airport after near-miss on runway
Senators from Virginia and Maryland said a near-miss at the D.C. airport in April should be a "bright red warning light flashing before Congress." ...
How DC’s notorious Reagan Airport was plagued by plane crashes & near-misses before deadly American Airlines crash
THE deadly American Airlines crash follows a flurry of near-misses and smashes at Washington DC’s Ronald Reagan National ...
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Crash near Reagan sparks debate over air traffic risks and airport expansion
Deadly mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., reignites concerns over air traffic congestion and safety risks at Ronald ...
Sen. Kaine warned of dangers at Reagan National Airport before plane crash near DC
God forbid waking up and looking in a mirror one day and say, ‘Wow, I was warned. I was warned and I shouldn’t have done this ...
Full List of Lawmakers Who Voted to Increase Flights at Reagan Airport
The plan to add five incoming and five outgoing flights was included in the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act last year.
Politicians Warned About Dangers Presented by Reagan Airport Months Before American Airlines Crash
Political leaders had warned about the dangers of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. months before ...
More than 40 bodies recovered from Washington midair collision
Fire and emergency service officials in Washington said Friday that more than 40 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage ...