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Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the U.S. Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week near Washington's Reagan Airport, killing 67.
Senators grill investigators on the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter
Investigators trying to determine what caused last week’s deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC, briefed lawmakers Thursday on what they’ve learned after combing through data from both aircraft and air traffic control.
Tracking system was off in US Army helicopter that collided with passenger jet: Senator
It was disclosed that the helicopter had turned off its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, a sophisticated tracking technology designed to provide real-tim
Black Hawk helicopter had important safety system turned off during collision with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the US Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week near Washington’s Reagan Airport, killing 67. Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had turned off its automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B),
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know.
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
Top Democrat on Commerce panel says Musk’s work with FAA poses ‘clear conflict’
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee, has sent a letter to Transportation ...
Senate confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA administrator
The Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Senate Democrat votes against school choice bill but still thinks legislation will pass this session
Senator Royce West also responded to President Trump’s allegation that DEI played a role in the American Airlines crash at Reagan National Airport.
WATCH LIVE: Officials hold briefing on deadly midair plane collision in DC
The NTSB and FAA brief the Senate Commerce Committee on the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.