Maps show how D.C. plane crash occurred in Reagan National’s congested airspace
Pilots who land at Reagan National face a unique set of complications, including short runways, scores of helicopters and a mountain-size no-fly zone.
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Helicopters fly within feet of planes at Reagan: 'Can’t there be better routing?'
Radio traffic shows the air traffic controller did confirm with the helicopter that it had the airplane in sight two different times.
Map: See the paths of the plane and military helicopter that collided in D.C.
A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided close to Ronald Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. American Airlines Flight 5342 was approaching a runway at the airport to land shortly ...