Investigators Say Black Hawk Altitude Gauges May Have Been Inaccurate Prior to Deadly DC Airplane Collision
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the Black Hawk helicopter was at approximately 278 feet altitude at the time of the crash, but added that there's a possibility that the crew's instruments may have shown something different.
Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages
The Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines jet in January may not have had accurate altitude readings, investigators said.
NTSB shares latest findings into deadly American Airlines, Black Hawk collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a press conference Thursday to share the latest findings in their investigation of the deadly collision near the Reagan National Airport (DCA) last month.
Altimeter in Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before DCA mid-air collision
The National Transportation Safety Board says altimeter in the Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before the DCA mid-air collision with an American Airlines jet. All 67 people aboard died.
Black Hawk Pilots Missed Key Message Before D.C. Plane Collision
Military helicopter pilots on a training flight over Washington, D.C., did not hear air traffic control directions to pass behind a passenger jet heading its way, investigators revealed on Friday. With American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita,
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Radar data suggests Black Hawk was flying too high before fatal Washington crash
The flight data recorder from the Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet put its altitude at the time of the collision at 325 feet, plus or minus 25 feet, according to the National Transportation Safety ...