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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

False mid-air collision warnings over Washington DC airport investigated in aftermath of deadly crash

In January, 67 people were killed in a fatal collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport - (Getty Images)

Several commercial flights repeatedly received mid-air collision warnings near Washington DC last weekend – even though no other aircraft were in the area.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating reports of false alerts around Ronald Reagan National Airport on Saturday (1 March), one month after a deadly crash near the airport.

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