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Aviation Audio Clips / KDCA 6/17/25 21:24Z DAL820 2x go-around due to RNAV Z issues

« Last post by baldiedc on June 18, 2025, 15:43:48 UTC »

6/17/25 21:24Z (5:24pm local) ... unusual double go-around for DAL820 A321neo from SLC to DCA on RNAV Z approach for Rwy 19; called Tower for go-around due to RNAV not showing any tracking; tried again RNAV Z same issue ("the approach for some reason has none of the constraints, the altitudes, not descending, not doing anything"); requested if ILS Rwy 1 possible but not doable due to field direction and traffic at the time; set up 3rd approach on RNAV Y which worked, landed ~21:44Z.

Combo DCA Final/Tower, edited for time and content, not realtime etc.

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL820/history/20250617/1635Z/KSLC/KDCA.

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Aviation Audio Clips / Bird Strike on Departure Louisville Ky

« Last post by KB4TEZ on June 18, 2025, 12:38:43 UTC »

(and ironically, the mascot for the University of Louisville, is the Cardinal.  They happened to hit a "big red bird")

Date:   17-JUN-25
Time:   20:15:00Z
Regis#:   N993GH
Aircraft Make:   DASSAULT
Aircraft Model:   FALCON 2000EX
Event Type:   INCIDENT
Highest Injury:   NONE
Aircraft Missing:   No
Damage:   UNKNOWN
LOCATION
City:   LOUISVILLE
State:   KENTUCKY
Country:   UNITED STATES
DESCRIPTION
Description:   AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD ON DEPARTURE DAMAGING LEFT WING, LOUISVILLE, KY.

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ARTCC/FIR/TRACON Maps / KDCA - Helicopter Route Updates - 6/12/25 - Route 3 / Broad Creek and Zone 3/4

« Last post by baldiedc on June 18, 2025, 12:03:36 UTC »

6/12/25 - FAA statement and updated route chart which formalizes the "Broad Creek Transition" south of the Wilson Bridge instead of Route 3, and changed to the Zone 3/4 boundaries to formalize separation from the river.

Following the March route revisions, helicopters have been directed by DCA Tower to stay 1.5-2 miles from the river, and to take Broad Creek transition or remain 2 miles South of Wilson Bridge - usually during Northbound approach operations to Rwy 1, but more flexibility during Southbound departure operations from Rwy 19; this change formalizes closure of Route 3 across the Wilson Bridge and use of Broad Creek Transition.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-updated-dca-helicopter-charts

https://aeronav.faa.gov/visual/06-12-2025/PDFs/Balt-Wash_Heli.pdf

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ARTCC/FIR/TRACON Maps / KDCA - Helicopter Route Updates - 3/13/25 - Revisions to Route 4/6/7

« Last post by baldiedc on June 18, 2025, 11:51:35 UTC »

3/13/25 - Attaching the notices from FAA for updated helicopter routes around DCA following NTSB recommendations; also designation of 3 "cautionary areas" for high density of helicopter and fixed wing traffic below 1500ft, at - Memorial Bridge, Hains Point/South Capitol area, and Wilson Bridge.

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ARTCC/FIR/TRACON Maps / KDCA - Baltimore/Washington Helicopter Route Chart Updates

« Last post by baldiedc on June 18, 2025, 11:46:23 UTC »

Updates to Baltimore/Washington Helicopter Route Chart following the 1/29/25 crash...

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Aviation Audio Clips / American near Denver on Jun 15th little bit of potential engine trouble

« Last post by KB4TEZ on June 18, 2025, 11:25:46 UTC »

https://avherald.com/h?article=5292cf5e&opt=0

(Denver Center and KDEN Freqs all mixed in, but was able to pick out a good majority of it.  Loss of oil, they shut that engine down to divert. Windshear as well, they had already planned a go around heading just in case, previous arrival described it as "sporty", then they landed and taxied safely)

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N944AN performing flight AA-2556 from San Francisco,CA to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL390 about 60nm southeast of Denver,CO (USA) when the crew requested to divert to Denver advising ATC they had a "little bit of potential engine (CFM56) problem" that might require them to shut the engine down. The aircraft turned around, the crew subsequently declared Mayday and required FL270, shut the engine down, further descended to FL220 and landed safely on Denver's runway 16L about 40 minutes later.

A passenger reported the crew announced they were observing an engine oil leak and needed to shut that engine down. After landing they were told, a mechanic had observed physical damage to the engine.

The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Denver about 38 hours after landing.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL2556/history/20250615/2150Z/KSFO/KORD

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Aviation Audio Clips / Emergency landing in field at Grand Junction Colorado

« Last post by KB4TEZ on June 17, 2025, 13:01:22 UTC »

Date:   16-JUN-25
Time:   14:40:00Z
Regis#:   N60PG
Aircraft Make:   CUBCRAFTERS
Aircraft Model:   CCK-2000
Event Type:   INCIDENT
Highest Injury:   NONE
Aircraft Missing:   No
Damage:   MINOR
LOCATION
City:   GRAND JUNCTION
State:   COLORADO
Country:   UNITED STATES
DESCRIPTION
Description:   AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ISSUES AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A FIELD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO.

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Aviation Accidents/Incidents / 2 injured after twin engine plane crashes on top of hangar at New Century Ctr

« Last post by KB4TEZ on June 17, 2025, 09:50:00 UTC »

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/johnson-county-crews-respond-to-aircraft-crash-at-new-century-aircenter
 
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people on board a twin-engine plane were injured Monday afternoon after their plane crashed on top of a hangar at New Century AirCenter.

Around 1:15 p.m., crews received reports that an aircraft was on top of a hangar at the airfield.

A county spokesperson said the plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90, landed on top of the Butler Avionics Hangar.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the plane had been cleared for landing just before the incident.

The two occupants of the plane, a pilot and a trainee, were rescued from the roof and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A KHP spokesperson did not know which person was flying the plane at the time of the accident.
top of hangar at New Century AirCenter
Plane on Hangar.png
Photo by: Chase Lucas/KSHB 41
A Beechcraft King Air 90 made a crash landing on top of an airport hangar on Monday, June 16, 2025, at New Century AirCenter in Johnson County, Kansas.
2 injured after twin-engine plane crashes on top of hangar at New Century AirCenter
2 injured after twin-engine plane crashes on top of hangar at New Century AirCenter
Plane on Hangar.pngplaneonhangar.jpgNew Century 3.png
   By: Abby Dodge , Addi Weakley, Sam Hartle, Steve Kaut
Posted 2:51 PM, Jun 16, 2025 and last updated 6:18 PM, Jun 16, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people on board a twin-engine plane were injured Monday afternoon after their plane crashed on top of a hangar at New Century AirCenter.

Around 1:15 p.m., crews received reports that an aircraft was on top of a hangar at the airfield.

A county spokesperson said the plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90, landed on top of the Butler Avionics Hangar.


According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the plane had been cleared for landing just before the incident.

The two occupants of the plane, a pilot and a trainee, were rescued from the roof and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A KHP spokesperson did not know which person was flying the plane at the time of the accident.

"The good news is that the two people that were occupying the aircraft sustained minor injuries and exited the aircraft under their own power," Johnson County Airport Commission Executive Director Bryan Johnson told reporters Monday afternoon.

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Aviation Audio Clips / KDCA 6/16/25 1648Z DAL737 Medical Emergency/priority (no diversion)

« Last post by baldiedc on June 16, 2025, 18:57:54 UTC »

6/16/25 16:48Z DAL737 A320 from ATL to DCA up with Final Approach (OJAAY 119.85) squawking 7111 with medical emergency reported as Male 20s and medical assistance on board; cleared into DCA with speed at pilot's discretion, landed 1701Z cleared to gate B19, medical personnel waiting.

OJAAY/TWR/GND edited for time/content not realtime.

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL737/history/20250616/1510Z/KATL/KDCA

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Aviation Audio Clips / KDCA 6/14/25 US Army 250th Birthday Celebration - DCA Stoppage

« Last post by baldiedc on June 16, 2025, 14:28:10 UTC »

Saturday 6/14/25 ~2130Z (5:30pm local) with weather challenges and parade activities advanced to 2200Z (Golden Knights drop ~2220Z), some sharp work by DCA Tower and Ground controllers to get out final departures inbetween a remaining arrival and a brief stop for medevac @2040Z expedited across the departure corridor to DC Children's.  FFT689 just made it out as the last flight handed off to Departure at 2158.

The helicopter being deconflicted during departures is Dept Homeland Security TROY helicopter on station over DC just N of P56-A about 2 miles E of the river at ~2000ft.

TWR, HELI, GND edited for time and content, not realtime etc.