Homendy said the NTSB is recommending the FAA permanently stop helicopters ... 15 and 33 are being used for departures and arrivals at DCA. "It shouldn't take tragedy like this to occur.

The board recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permanently ban certain ... and 33 are being used for departures and arrivals at DCA. Because a total closure of the route ...

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 ...

She said the FAA needs to "permanently prohibit helicopter operations" near DCA when certain runways are in use for arrivals or departures. She applauded Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday said it is "taking a series of steps" to improve safety near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after a deadly Jan. 29 midair ...

and the closure of Route 4 and the other steps announced by FAA will make the airspace around DCA safer for passengers and residents,” Beyer said. “I thank Secretary Duffy and our other ...

NTSB investigators document the wreckage of the aircraft involved in the mid-air collision near DCA. Credit: NTSB The NTSB is urging the FAA to take steps to ensure helicopter traffic is never ...