Aircraft Were Flying in Standard Patterns and Clear Conditions, Says Transportation Secretary
Conditions near the airport were clear when the collision occurred, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said. “This was a clear ...
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Airport Holding Patterns: 5 Things You Need To Know
Holding patterns are also utilized during inclement weather and low visibility conditions, which prevent an aircraft from landing. If the airport is experiencing thunderstorms, microbursts ...
DC plane crash: Mapping the flight paths that put jet and helicopter on collision course
The collision occurred in airspace that is difficult to navigate. Flight data, video and air traffic control audio show how the tragedy unfolded.
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5 Fun Facts About Aircraft Wheels & Tires
In the first few instances after landing, the aircraft virtually drags the wheels until their rotational speed matches that of the aircraft. If aircraft tires had block patterns like cars ...
What we know about the military helicopter that collided with passenger jet near DC
According to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the Army helicopter was on an "annual proficiency training flight" and the ...
A visual timeline of the collision between a passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter in DC
Through maps, videos, photos and radio transmissions, CNN is piecing together what occurred during the deadly, midair collision.