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FAA failures set stage for deadly DC midair crash

FAA failed to move helicopter traffic away from Washington airport after earlier near miss, NTSB says

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration did not act on a recommendation to move helicopter traffic away from Reagan Washington National Airport after a 2013 near-miss incident,

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NTSB: FAA failures set the stage for deadly DC midair crash

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Investigators: Midair DC Crash Was Partly Due To Lack Of 'Safety Culture' At FAA

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NTSB reviews main causes as first anniversary of DC plane crash approaches

During a hearing in Washington DC Tuesday, the NTSB overviewed findings after a long investigation following the deadliest aviation accident in more than two decades.

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NTSB: FAA ignored warnings ahead of deadly D.C. airport collision

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NTSB holds meeting on deadliest plane crash in modern history

FAA failed to properly test controllers for drugs, alcohol after deadly Reagan National mid-air crash, investigator reveals

Numerous lapses in Federal Aviation Authority oversight contributed to the tragic midair collision that killed 67 people over Washington DC’s Potomac River last year, investigators revealed

Memo: FAA Denied Request to Reduce Arrivals Before Fatal Potomac Collision

Air traffic controllers who raised concerns about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allegedly told the matter was "too political" to address.

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DOT reorganizes FAA to support modernization, other goals

The proposed legislation targets redundant or outdated regulations, which after being identified could be amended, rescinded or removed.

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FAA wants to ban helicopters near Washington airport after crash

Most helicopters would be banned from flying near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under a US Federal Aviation Administration interim rule released Thursday, a week before the anniversary of a midair collision that killed 67 people.

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FAA Restricts Helicopters, Powered Lift Aircraft Around Washington National

Interim rule implementing NTSB recommendations for the airspace will go into effect on Friday.

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US revamps FAA aiming to improve safety oversight

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Monday it is restructuring the Federal Aviation Administration and will create a new safety oversight office to consolidate functions across five different units.

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FAA Unveils Major Reorganization to Centralize Safety Oversight, Support Airspace Modernization

The FAA will create new offices for safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation integration.