Air Safety

The crew reported receiving a No. 1 engine fire warning. They proceeded to shut down the engine and discharged one fire bottle, which extinguished the fire.

While the data remains preliminary, the NTSB said the aircraft was “beginning to increase its pitch.” This followed a “verbal reaction” from the crew.

The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting helicopter flights around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following the deadly collision.

Both devices were recovered from the PSA CRJ-700 jet, which collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

The aviation community has responded in mass with condolences for the deceased and support for PSA Airlines following the deadly crash.

One of the two pilots onboard the PSA Airlines flight that crashed near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday has been identified.

Just hours after the deadly crash, President Trump said that DEI hiring policies were to blame for Wednesday’s aircraft collision in D.C.

D.C. Fire Chief John Donnelly said Thursday that no survivors are expected after an American Eagle CRJ-700 and helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport.

One of the aircraft was an American Eagle CRJ-700 operated by PSA Airlines, while the other was a helicopter, according to the FAA.

An investigation is underway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after a fatal accident involving an employee and an American Airlines ramp vehicle Monday. The incident occurred just after 9:30 a.m. EST when an American Airlines employee working on the tarmac was struck by an airline vehicle, USA Today reported. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately, but the employee was pronounced […]