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American Airlines Crash NTSB Investigation: Black Hawk Flying At 300 Feet
The NTSB noted that it had obtained new information that indicated that the ATC saw the Black Hawk UH-60's altitude as 300 feet.
Senators grill investigators on the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter
Investigators trying to determine what caused last week’s deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC, briefed lawmakers Thursday on what they’ve learned after combing through data from both aircraft and air traffic control.
Black Hawk helicopter was flying too high before DC midair crash with American Airlines flight, NTSB confirms
Data from air traffic control radar showed the military chopper was flying at 300 feet on the air traffic control display at the time of the fiery crash, according to the NTSB.
Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the U.S. Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week near Washington's Reagan Airport, killing 67.
American Airlines Collision: Army Helicopter Warned Twice Before Crash
After American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter collided mid-air, officials shared insight into the respective pilots’ communication with air traffic control.
Black Hawk chopper in D.C. plane crash had a safety system off, senator says
Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Eagle flight over the Potomac River​ late last month was flying with a safety system turned off, Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters after a briefing from the FAA and NTSB.
Black Hawk helicopter had important safety system turned off during collision with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the US Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week near Washington’s Reagan Airport, killing 67. Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had turned off its automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B),
NTSB reveals American Airlines pilot may have tried last-minute maneuver to avoid crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Saturday that the pilot of the American Airlines plane that collided with a ...
American Airlines pilot may have attempted last-minute move to avoid collision: NTSB
The pilot of the passenger plane that hit a military chopper and crashed in the Potomac River this week may have attempted a ...
American Airlines Tarmac Tribute for DC Flight Attendant Breaks Hearts
Social media users were moved by the tribute seen in a viral clip, with one saying "such a sad incident..my heart breaks for ...
NTSB Will Be ‘Sole Source of Truth’ for Facts of the Crash, American Airlines CEO Says
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the deadly midair ...
DC plane crash live updates: Black Hawk pilots likely wore night vision goggles: NTSB
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Jan. 29. Both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River near Reagan Airport.
American Airlines Plane Carrying 64 People Had 'Rapid Impact,' Slides Likely Weren't Deployed: NTSB
Officials from the NTSB reiterated local authorities’ belief that there were no survivors in the deadly Wednesday, Jan. 29 ...
American Airlines CEO says 'top priority' is taking care of families of those onboard
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom shared a letter to all employees sharing updates and resources following the deadly mid-air ...
Remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near DC recovered as NTSB probes altitude data
The remains of all 67 victims of last week's midair collision of an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter near the ...