Potomac Mid Air Collision DCA 1/29/25


Summary

The video dives into the collision between a Regional Jet and Army National Guard helicopter near Runway 33 at DCA in Washington DC. It provides insights into the complex airspace at DCA, including prohibited areas and the Joint Base Bowling. Additionally, it explains the instrument approach and river visual to Runway 33, detailing the flight path for the Regional Jet, which involved side-stepping to a left dogleg entry. The discussion also covers the ATC communication and Flight Aware data related to the tragic midair collision incident.


Update on the Disaster

A summary of the collision between the Regional Jet and Army National Guard helicopter near Runway 33 at DCA in Washington DC.

Airspace at DCA

Description of the busy airspace at DCA, including prohibited areas and the Joint Base Bowling.

Instrument Approach to Runway 33

Details about the instrument approach or river visual to Runway 33 for aircraft like the Regional Jet flying into DCA.

Flight Path Details

Explanation of the flight path for the Regional Jet including side-stepping to a left dogleg entry to Runway 33 at Washington DC.

Midair Collision

Discussion on the midair collision between the Regional Jet and the National Guard helicopter at Washington DC.

ATC Communication

Review of the ATC communication and Flight Aware data related to the collision incident.

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