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.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty-four people aboard a commercial airliner died Wednesday after it collided with a military helicopter midair near Reagan Washington National Airport. Both the American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk are in the Potomac River.
American Airlines Collision: Army Helicopter Warned Twice Before Fatal 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.
Video shows American Airlines passenger jet, Black Hawk helicopter crash over DC
Video recorded by bystanders shows the harrowing moment when the 2 aircraft crashed into one another, causing an explosion over the nation's capital.
All 67 victims of American Airlines, Black Hawk helicopter collision recovered, identified
The Unified Command said all 67 victims of the American Airlines and Black Hawk helicopter collision have been recovered and identified.
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
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),
Senators grill investigators on the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter
Investigators trying to figure out what led to the deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an ...
Army helicopter was warned about American Airlines plane twice — with final alert coming just seconds before DC crash
The Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into an American Airlines flight was alerted to the plane’s presence by air control ...
Remembering the victims of American Airlines flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C.
Each person killed in the Wichita plane crash has a story. We are sharing what loved ones say about the lives lost on flight ...
There Will Never Be Another Flight 5342 on American Airlines. Here’s Why
American Airlines confirmed to PEOPLE on Friday, Jan. 31, that flight 5342 will cease to exist. The airline is retiring the ...
American Airlines pilot comforts passengers on flight less than 24 hours after DC plane crash: ‘I have no higher calling’
I have no higher calling than carefully, professionally transporting you today,” the American Airlines pilot said over the ...
DC plane crash data show conflicting altitude readings from American Airlines jet and military helicopter
Readings have been compared from the black box recovered from American Eagle flight 5342 and the air traffic control tower ...
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 ...
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 ...