Air traffic controller arrested after fighting in DCA control tower

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Authorities are investigating a physical dispute that broke out in the air traffic control tower of Reagan National Airport (DCA), resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old controller. Police arrested Damon Marsalis Gaines last week after the battle inside the tower, according to a review by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Gaines was later charged with assault and assault. There are no other details on the reasons leading to confrontation or whether other employees are involved. The incident occurred during DCA's review. Just a few months ago, the airport was the site of a deadly air collision involving US Airlines regional jets and an Army Blackhawk helicopter. The crash on January 29 claimed 70 lives, including three Army soldiers and 67 passengers and crew members on commercial aircraft. The DCA also faces long warnings about operational safety and congestion, with concerns from pilots and aviation experts raising concerns about running space and flight coordination for years. AlertSubscribe sends the latest posts to your email.

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