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09/17/2025

https://www.angelley.com/2025/09/16/the-role-of-the-aa5342-flight-crew-in-causing-the-washington-d-c-mid-air-collision/

Explore the tragic details of the Washington DC mid-air collision that claimed the lives of 60 passengers and 7 crew members.

07/16/2025

https://www.angelley.com/2025/07/15/air-india-flight-171-crash-a-fuel-shutdown-mystery/

Explore the unanswered questions regarding Air India Flight 171 crash. Did the fuel-control switches move intentionally?

02/03/2025

Latest Updates on AA 5342.

Stay updated on the investigation of American Eagle 5342 crash. Get the latest information from Angelley Hightower.

01/31/2025

Voice of America piece on AA 5342

01/30/2025

Here is a short analysis of the crash in DC last night.

Uncover the facts about the crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 (AA 5342) at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA).

09/22/2022

Why are helicopters more dangerous than other types of aircraft?

Helicopters may be convenient and incredibly useful in many situations, but they are also inherently dangerous. Crashes occur far more often with them than with any other type of aircraft. The nature of the helicopter is what makes it so vulnerable to accidents, according to Executive Flyers. There....

09/14/2022

Could bad training lead to military plane crashes?

Multiple crashes of military planes should lead to in-depth investigations that then lead to training changes that would prevent future issues. But after a string of crashes, the military has yet to make major alterations to training, which could explain why the crashes continue to happen. The San D...

08/28/2022

Could this maintenance lapse have led to a plane crash?

Small plane crashes often end up attributed to avoidable errors either on the pilot's side during flight, or during maintenance. It is important to understand the most common maintenance problems in order to avoid making these same mistakes. Common maintenance problems AV Buyer discusses numerous av...

08/26/2022

Understand how claims are made with commercial plane accidents.

Hold airlines accountable.

08/18/2022

Alerting systems failures common in commercial aviation accidents

A commercial plane has an alerting system intended to make pilots aware of unsafe conditions or hazards. Ideally, the pilot of a plane can then take steps to manage the hazard or avoid it completely. NASA reports the results of a study intended to determine the effectiveness of alerting systems in l...

08/07/2022

How does a commercial plane crash settlement work?

If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a commercial airline accident, you know how devastating it can be. There are many repercussions that may affect you for months and years to come. When a commercial plane crashes or an injury occurs, the affected party may be eligible to make a claim agains...