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 had safety system turned off during Washington plane crash
A key safety system was turned off in a US army helicopter when it crashed into an American Airlines flight last week, killing 67 people.
Experts ask why Black Hawk helicopter may have been flying above allowed altitude before crash
This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.
All major parts of DC plane and Black Hawk helicopter involved in mid-air collision recovered, investigators confirm
All major parts of the plane and Black Hawk helicopter involved in a mid-air collision in Washington DC have been recovered.
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.
Black Hawk helicopter 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.
No, US Army Black Hawk helicopter not the same model as chopper in Kobe Bryant’s crash
The Sikorsky UH-60 "Black Hawk" is far from a luxury aircraft. Unlike the sleekly designed S-76B, the Black Hawk is rugged and multifunctional. The U.S. Army has used the Black Hawk in its fleet for 47 years.
Army Black Hawk Helicopter Flew Too High Before D.C. Jet Crash: NTSB
A military helicopter was flying above the maximum altitude for its route when it collided with a passenger plane near Washington D.C. last week, authorities said. The National Transportation Safety Board said in an update on Tuesday that it obtained data,
Black Hawk helicopter's altitude at issue; families of crash victims 'want answers'
Victims' families gathered near the site where a plane and copter collided and fell into the Potomac River. 'They are all hurt,' an official said.
What we know after American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter collide near Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel were killed, and a recovery mission is underway.
Tracking system was off in US Army helicopter that collided with passenger jet: Senator
It was disclosed that the helicopter had turned off its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, a sophisticated tracking technology designed to provide real-tim
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DC plane crash updates: Helicopter had advanced tracking system turned off, lawmaker says
Ted Cruz said on Thursday. Cruz, who was among a group of lawmakers briefed on the collision by federal authorities, said the Black Hawk helicopter had switched off its automatic dependent ...
Female Black Hawk helicopter pilot in Washington DC aircrash tragedy named
The female pilot killed in the Army helicopter collision with a passenger jet in Washington DC has been named as a former ...
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Black Hawk examined up close as crash wreckage puled from Potomac
The wreckage of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines plane over the Potomac River in Washington ...
28 agencies were authorized to fly helicopters near Reagan Airport before deadly crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army was one of 28 government agencies authorized to fly helicopters near Ronald Reagan National ...
Fact Check: White House staffer incorrectly identified as Black Hawk crewmember
A press assistant who worked in the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden has been falsely identified online as ...
Blackhawk helicopter deployed to bolster B.C.-U.S. border security
The B.C. RCMP is deploying a Black Hawk helicopter to bolster its border surveillance and response capabilities. The ...