Air traffic controller told helicopter to ‘pass behind’ commercial plane before fatal collision in D.C., recordings say
PAT-25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” the controller asks the helicopter pilot, according to audio posted by the Associated ...
Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are 'antiquated,' calls for more air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the COVID-19 pandemic caused air traffic controller recruitment to "plummet" for two ...
Trump suggests helicopter pilot or air traffic controllers to blame for fatal crash of American Airlines jet near Washington D.C.
President Donald Trump questioned the actions of the military helicopter pilot and air traffic controllers after an Army ...
Gasps heard on air traffic control audio as passenger jet, Army helicopter collide near DC
Air traffic control audio shortly before the collision captures the helicopter pilot saying, “PAT 2-5 has aircraft in sight, ...
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Is there an air traffic controller shortage? Deadly midair collision raises concerns
Less than 30 seconds before the crash, an air traffic controller asked the helicopter if it had the arriving plane in sight. “PAT25, do you have the CRJ in sight?” the controller asked in ...
Trump Officials Raise Concerns Over 'Antiquated' Air Traffic Tech
"If you look at these old, antiquated air traffic control systems, it really does look like a video game," Vice President JD Vance said.