Travelers at Reagan reflect on safety – and life – after fatal crash

WASHINGTON – Lynn Vera stood in front of the departure board for American Airlines at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday morning. Red rows lined the screen, marking more flights canceled than delayed. While she was driving to the airport,…

Without evidence, Trump blames DEI hires and Democrats for deadly plane collision

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed the Obama and Biden administration diversity policies for Wednesday’s fatal collision of a jetliner and helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Trump offered no evidence for his speculations at a White House press…

Officials switch from rescue to recovery at site of deadly American Airlines crash 

An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River following a mid-air collision with a U.S. Army helicopter.

A military plane crashes in Prince George’s County

Shortly after takeoff from Joint Base Andrews, an F-16 plane on its way to conduct routine training in Pennsylvania experienced a mechanical problem and crashed in a wooded area between two neighborhoods. There were no reported injuries on the ground and the pilot, who has not been identified, safely ejected and landed about a mile from the crash.