FAA bans non-essential helicopters near Reagan airport after crash

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March 15 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations around the Washington, D.C., airport where an Army chopper collided with an American Airlines regional jet six weeks ago. The FAA "is taking a series of steps to improve safety around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that follows the NTSB's recommendations," according to a news release. Advertisement The Black Hawk helicopter with a crew of three collided with

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