Not Normal, Air traffic control

Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was ‘not normal' on night of collision: FAA
The staffing at the air control tower at Reagan National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.
Staffing Was ‘Not Normal’ at Reagan Airport Tower, According to F.A.A. Report
The report, reviewed by The New York Times, said that one controller was communicating with both helicopters and planes. Those jobs are typically assigned to two people, not one.
Staffing at D.C. Airport’s Control Tower Was ‘Not Normal’ Night of Crash
A preliminary report suggests control tower staffing was inadequate when an American Airlines jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter, plunging 67 people to their death in the icy Potomac River below.
Bombshell FAA Report Reveals Control Tower Was Understaffed Before DC Plane Crash: 'Not Normal'
A bombshell report revealed that the control tower where pilots were receiving instructions from was understaffed before the plane crash in Washington, DC.
Air Traffic Control Tower Staffing Was 'Not Normal' During Midair Collision
A preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration noted that staffing at the air traffic control tower at Reagan Washington National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines commuter jet collided with a U.
Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern
An airspace cluttered with passenger planes and military aircraft. A history of near-crashes. And a growing shortage of air ...
Reagan Airport Plane Crash: Experts Warn 'We're Ignoring the Real Threat'
The collision, which happened in the evening of on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, led to an extensive emergency response as rescue ...
Travelers at Reagan National Airport Unnerved, Will Keep Flying
Reagan National Airport began to fill with passengers arriving and departing as flights resumed. Some said last night’s ...
CRJ700 is popular plane at Reagan airport; what to know about the aircraft
The CRJ700 is a regional jet frequently used on short- to medium-haul flights. Reagan airport handles about 1,200 flights a ...
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
Normal operations begin to creep back into Reagan International Airport following fatal crash
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the latest regarding the fatal crash between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter.