DCA, FAA and helicopter

FAA to Permanently Ban Non-Essential Helicopter Traffic Near DCA
The US Federal Aviation Administration detailed a series of restrictions on helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following a deadly midair collision in January.
NTSB "urgently" recommends permanent helicopter traffic restrictions near DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board "urgently recommended" Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration permanently prohibit helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport when two runways are in use following the deadliest aviation disaster in the U.
FAA permanently bans helicopters from flying near DCA on same route as fatal collision
The order comes after the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday urgently pushed the FAA to permanently ban all helicopter operations near the airport when certain runways are in use, citing safety concerns.
Helicopter routes permanently restricted around D.C. airport after deadly mid-air crash
Between 2011 and 2024, the NTSB found that at least one Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) alert was triggered per month due to helicopters flying too close to airplanes. In more than half of these cases, helicopters were flying higher than their designated altitude limits, increasing the risk of dangerous encounters.
NTSB calls for restrictions on helicopters near Ronald Reagan airport after January’s deadly crash
The NTSB’s preliminary report on the Jan. 29 crash that killed 67 people current helicopter routes allowed around the airport are an ‘intolerable risk to aviation safety.’
FAA Issues Permanent Restrictions on Washington Helicopter Traffic After Fatal Collision
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it is imposing permanently restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around Washington Reagan National Airport and eliminating helicopter and passenger jet mixed traffic.
FAA restricting nonessential helicopter operations around Reagan National after deadly crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday announced it would permanently restrict “non-essential” helicopter operations around the District of Columbia’s Reagan Washington National Airport after a deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet in January.
NTSB urges helicopter ban near DCA after deadly midair crash
The NTSB is calling for a strict ban on helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after a deadly midair collision ...
Ban extended on helicopter route involved in deadly D.C. midair collision after NTSB warns of "serious safety risk"
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the midair collision between a passenger plane and helicopter over Washington, D.C.
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: ‘Intolerable risk’
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering ...
NTSB releases preliminary report on DCA collision, tells FAA to address helicopter routes
The NTSB released a preliminary report on the DCA collision between a plane and helicopter in January while giving urgent ...
NTSB seeks to restrict helicopters near Reagan National Airport following crash
The National Transportation Safety Board plans to give another update on the crash at 2 p.m. Tuesday. News4 will carry the ...
NTSB ‘concerned’ over 15,000 near-misses between helicopters and planes a DC airport in just 3 years before crash that killed 67
The National Transportation Safety Board uncovered more than 15,000 “near-miss events” between helicopters and jets at Reagan ...
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Fatal crash near DCA exposes alarming risks of helicopter routes in commercial airspace
Inconsistent altitude readings from helicopters have been a recurring issue in previous near-miss incidents at DCA. The NTSB issued urgent recommendations to the FAA, including prohibiting ...