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Pilots approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA) are reporting multiple false midair collision alerts, raising safety concerns just weeks after a deadly midair crash over the Potomac River. The incidents involve aircraft receiving Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) alerts warning of potential collisions, despite no other planes being in close proximity.
These unexpected TCAS alerts have alarmed flight crews, as the system is designed to provide immediate evasive maneuvers to avoid crashes. However, air traffic controllers and pilots have confirmed that no conflicting aircraft were present during these warnings. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the false. . .
