The 2009 Colgan Air disaster became a turning point for U.S. aviation. These families led the call for change.
Coverage of the recent mid-air collision brought up painful memories for John and Marilyn Kausner, whose daughter Elly was among those killed in the last major U.S. air disaster.
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Midair collision likely first fatal accident involving US airline since 2009 Colgan Air crash
The last major accident occurred in February 2009 when the pilots of a Colgan Air-operated De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 lost control on approach to Buffalo, New York and entered a stall from ...
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US passenger plane, military helicopter collide near Washington DC
A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided mid-air near Ronald Reagan National Airport, prompting a major emergency response and the suspension of all airport operations. According to Al ...