Due to short staffing, there was no one assigned to manage helicopter traffic. Did the helicopter pilots focus on the wrong plane? Did night vision goggles obstruct the helicopter pilots?
In this case, the pilots of both aircraft had been advised of the threat by an air traffic controller. Generally, it is alright that TCAS doesn't give avoidance instructions when landing.
(WWBT/Gray News) - A retired pilot gave a first-hand view of what it’s like to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Chuck Smith says he has made that approach and landing hundreds ...