A history of commercial plane crashes and what we learned from them
Collisions like the one between an American Airlines plane and a helicopter over the Potomac River in D.C. this week have led to changes in the way we travel.
Mississippi plane crashes: Where, when, why did the deadliest air safety failures happen?
Here's what you need to know about the history of plane crashes in Mississippi. Here's what the NTSB says about where, when, ...
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
Washington crash mars long record of US aviation safety
Midair collision of passenger jet and military helicopter outside the nation's capital was the first mass fatality commercial ...
Aviation safety in the United States: A look at runway incursions and aircraft collisions
A look at the frequency of runway incursions in the United States and the preventative measures taken by the FAA to avoid ...
Airspace safety: What FAA data reveals about close calls at RDU
In the wake of a recent tragedy at Reagan National Airport, WRAL Investigates delves into nearly 40 years of FAA data to uncover the frequency and severity of near mid-air collisions around major ...
Aviation Collisions: Legal Duties and Responsibilities
"The two principal safeguards against collisions are air traffic controllers and pilots. This article will discuss the legal ...
The most recent commercial aviation accidents in the US
The tragic accident, caused by a midair collision between a regional American Airlines jetliner and an Army helicopter, is ...