Captain Steeeve
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Near Midair Collision in DC Airspace | American Airlines AAL2333 & Medevac Helicopter
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In this video, Captain Steeeve reacts to ATC audio from a recent near midair collision in Washington, DC airspace involving American Airlines Flight AAL2333 and a medevac helicopter.
At just over two minutes into the recording, air traffic control is forced to issue urgent traffic advisories as separation between the aircraft rapidly disappears. While no collision occurred, this incident highlights just how unforgiving congested airspace can be — especially when helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft operate in close proximity.
Captain Steeeve breaks down what you’re hearing on the radio, how these situations develop, and why see-and-avoid, altitude discipline, and controller awareness are critical in complex terminal airspace like Washington, DC.
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