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Former President Joe Biden flew commercially from Reagan National to South Carolina but was slowed by an hourlong ground stop caused by fog, traveling with his security detail and engaging with fellow passengers, showing that presidential travel can resemble ordinary air travel.
Former President Joe Biden flew commercially from Reagan National Airport to South Carolina, but fog caused an hourlong ground stop that delayed hundreds of travelers. Biden traveled with Secret Service protection and sat among ordinary passengers, highlighting that even presidents aren’t immune to ordinary travel delays.
Former President Joe Biden flew commercially from Reagan National Airport to South Carolina, joining everyday travelers on the flight; an AP photographer accompanied him, and Biden was later greeted by passengers in Columbia, with delays reflecting typical travel hassles.
Three confirmed measles cases in the DC area have health officials warning of potential exposures at Reagan National Airport, Metro stations, Catholic University, Union Station, and the March for Life; individuals should verify vaccination status, monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days, and contact health authorities if exposed.
Virginia health officials warn of a measles exposure linked to Reagan National Airport after a preschool-age traveler with measles went through the airport on Jan. 26 and rode a Yellow Line Metro train; the Virginia Dept. of Health also lists Heathcote Health Center exposure on Jan. 29. Officials are tracing potential exposures; people who were at these sites at the specified times should report exposures to VDH, verify their MMR vaccination status, and monitor for symptoms for 21 days; those not fully vaccinated should contact a healthcare provider. Most Virginians are protected by vaccination, and the expected illness window is through Feb 19, 2026.
One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.
The US government acknowledged some failures and accepted liability in the deadly Jan. 29 mid-air collision over the Potomac River involving a military helicopter and a commercial jet, while denying certain claims of negligence, as part of a civil lawsuit filed by the victims' families.
The US government has admitted responsibility for failures by Army pilots and air traffic controllers in the January 29 midair collision near DC that killed 67 people, as part of a court case brought by victims' families, highlighting collective government failures despite ongoing investigations.
Army helicopter pilots may have struggled to see a passenger jet before their collision near Reagan National Airport due to factors like light pollution, dim aircraft lights, and the limitations of night-vision goggles, which could have contributed to the tragic crash that killed 67 people.
The FAA acknowledged a possible error by air traffic control at Reagan National Airport before a fatal midair collision over the Potomac River on January 29, which resulted in 67 deaths, including failure to warn a passenger jet about an Army helicopter's approach.
The NTSB is investigating a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport, highlighting issues with air traffic control training, traffic management pressures, and safety culture concerns in both FAA and Army aviation, following a crash that killed 67 people.
Investigations into the January midair collision over the Potomac River reveal that the Army helicopter's instruments may have misled pilots about their altitude, contributing to the crash that killed 67 people. The incident involved complex factors including potential altimeter errors, unusual air traffic control practices, and challenging night-time conditions, with public hearings highlighting concerns over safety protocols and equipment updates.
The NTSB investigation into the deadly January midair collision over Washington revealed that the Army Black Hawk helicopter was flying above its altitude limit with inaccurate readings, and that small separation distances and communication issues contributed to the crash, prompting calls for updated technology and stricter regulations.
The NTSB is investigating a deadly midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a regional jet near Reagan National Airport, revealing cockpit recordings, collision avoidance alerts, and issues with helicopter altimeters that may have contributed to the crash, which resulted in 67 fatalities.
Reagan National Airport in D.C. will close for several hours on June 14 to host military flyovers and celebrations for the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, causing disruptions to over 100 flights and affecting thousands of passengers.