As the nation mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on his enduring legacy—not only as a statesman and humanitarian but also as a key figure in reshaping the aviation industry. While Carter’s presidency is often remembered for its struggles and triumphs on the global stage, one of his…
There are reports of a regional jet and a helicopter colliding in the vicinity of National Airport. A webcam at the Kennedy center appears to have filmed the collision as it occurred. Will continue to update this post as new information is received. The flight was AA5342 inbound from Wichita, a CRJ700 operated by PSA…
One of the early reactions at this point to the collision at DCA this evening was a comparison to earlier similar situations. Now, because of various safety improvements, two planes hitting each other, outside of runway incursions, has become much rarer. This evening’s flight was operated by PSA Airlines. The current PSA, which operated the…
It’s been 16 years since a Colgan Air plane crashed on approach to Buffalo, killing 50 in February 2009. Until yesterday, there was not another significant airline crash in the United States since that day. A remarkable safety record, and we find ourselves in a vastly different world now. Twitter was already quite popular then,…
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