FlightFollowerJumper Report on 14th st bridge Shuts Down KDCA! Multiple go arounds and holdings
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4/14/25 approx 20:30Z (4:30pm), DCA arrivals and departures stopped for about 10 mins due to report of jumper on 14th Street Bridge just north of arrival end for Rwy 19 requiring DC Police helicopter (FALCON1) activity in the arrival corridor. FALCON1 later reported the situation was resolved, "3 individuals in custody and they're ok". Combination TWR/HELI/DEP/OJAAAY (DCA Final down) edited for time and content, not realtime
Timeline
4/14/25 approx 20:30Z (4:30pm), DCA arrivals and departures stopped for about 10 mins due to report of jumper on 14th Street Bridge just north of arrival end for Rwy 19 requiring DC Police helicopter (FALCON1) activity in the arrival corridor.
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Development of the situation
FALCON1 later reported the situation was resolved, "3 individuals in custody and they're ok".
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Resolution or outcome described in the account
Combination TWR/HELI/DEP/OJAAAY (DCA Final down) edited for time and content, not realtime
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Accident Facts
- Aircraft
- Helicopter
- Airports
- DCA (Washington Reagan)
- Reconstruction
- 8:11
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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