Republicans Unveil Aviation Safety Bill Before D.C. Crash Hearings

The legislation, led by Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican chairman of a panel that oversees air travel, has a number of high-profile supporters — but no Democrats, yet.

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

New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.

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Times Investigation Into the Deadly Crash at National Airport: 5 Takeaways

New details show that the failures leading up to the midair collision of a regional jet and an Army helicopter were more complex than previously known.

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Family Files Claims Against U.S. for Washington Plane Crash

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.

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What You Need to Know About the Major Plane Crashes of 2025

The accidents, which remain under investigation, have prompted criticism of U.S. aviation regulators.

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Crews Lift First Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac

A crane began removing the fuselage of the American Airlines jet that crashed into the Potomac River last week after colliding with an Army helicopter.

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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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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.

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