NTSB: CRJ Increased Pitch Moments Before Crash
While the data remains preliminary, the NTSB said the aircraft was “beginning to increase its pitch.” This followed a “verbal reaction” from the crew.
While the data remains preliminary, the NTSB said the aircraft was “beginning to increase its pitch.” This followed a “verbal reaction” from the crew.
Unionized workers will be temporarily laid off, the airline said, while management and non-union cuts will be permanent.
After a dismal year, Boeing’s productivity has bounced back its deliveries to new heights during the first month of 2025.
Despite Wednesday’s mid-air collision and previous calls to not add flights at the airport, Reagan National is gearing up for one of its busiest years to date.
American began nonstop service between Wichita and Reagan National in January 2024. Flights operate once daily between the two cities.
The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting helicopter flights around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following the deadly collision.
The airline began service to Brisbane last month, which is a seasonal flight. Its Los Angeles to Sydney route is served year-round.
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.
A leaked FAA report suggests there was unusual staffing in the air traffic control tower during the D.C. airplane and helicopter crash.