2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport
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2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Federal transportation safety officials were investigating on Friday after two commercial flights aborted landings because an Army helicopter had entered the airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where helicopter traffic has been restricted since a fatal collision in January. Air traffic controllers…

The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport
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The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As they flew south along the Potomac River on the gusty night of Jan. 29, the crew aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter attempted to execute a common aviation practice. It would play a role in ending their lives. Shortly after the Black…

Several Parts of Helicopter That Crashed in Hudson Are Still Missing
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Several Parts of Helicopter That Crashed in Hudson Are Still Missing

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six people, did not have any flight recorders, which could have provided investigators crucial information about what caused the aircraft to go down, federal officials said. So far, divers have not…

A Tragic End to a Helicopter Pilot’s New Adventure
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A Tragic End to a Helicopter Pilot’s New Adventure

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines “Living the dream.” That was how Seankese Johnson, 36, described his new career as a New York City commercial helicopter pilot, flying sightseeing tours around Manhattan. The phrase was the headline atop his LinkedIn page on Friday, even as news spread among loved…

Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash
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Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The couple killed in a helicopter crash near New York City on Thursday were well-known executives from Spain who were on vacation with their three young children, who also died in the accident along with the pilot. Relatives said it was the day…

Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River, Killing Six
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Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River, Killing Six

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A sightseeing helicopter tumbled out of the sky and plunged into the Hudson River across from Manhattan on Thursday afternoon, killing all six people aboard, including three children, officials said. Video footage showed the helicopter falling end over end and crashing into the…

Charter Company in Fatal Helicopter Crash Had Prior Mechanical Failures
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Charter Company in Fatal Helicopter Crash Had Prior Mechanical Failures

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The firm that operated the helicopter that crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people aboard, has a long history of flying excursions around New York City, some of which have not ended as planned. The company, New York Helicopter…

Helicopters Pack N.Y. Skies, Despite Years of Noise and Air Pollution Complaints
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Helicopters Pack N.Y. Skies, Despite Years of Noise and Air Pollution Complaints

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Every year, tens of thousands of tourist helicopter flights depart from heliports in and around New York City. These tours, which generally cost several hundred dollars, advertise seeing many of the city’s iconic sights from above — Central Park, One World Trade Center,…

Final Remains Recovered From Plane Crash Over the Potomac
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Final Remains Recovered From Plane Crash Over the Potomac

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Search crews on Tuesday recovered the final remains of 67 people who died in Washington last week after a collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter. The authorities said that all but one of the bodies had been identified. “Our…

Why Are D.C. Plane Crash Investigators Focused on Night-Vision Goggles?
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Why Are D.C. Plane Crash Investigators Focused on Night-Vision Goggles?

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As divers and salvage crews begin pulling parts and pieces of an American Airlines regional commuter jet and an Army helicopter from the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Virginia after the crash last week, investigators will start looking for clues as…