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.
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.
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash over D.C.'s Potomac River
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
Washington DC plane crash: All we know so far after American Airlines flight crashes into Black Hawk
An American Airlines flight carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided in mid-air with an army helicopter in Washington DC leaving no survivors, rescuers say. So far 28 bodies have been recovered from the freezing waters of the Potomac River.
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.
American Airlines Plane Crash: Everything to Know About the Tragic Collision
American Airlines plane crash in Washington, D.C., that killed all 67 involved, investigators have sought to understand the tragedy. Here’s everything to know so far.
DC plane crash updates: Crews to recover Black Hawk; investigators to brief lawmakers
More than a week after the deadly collision of a passenger jet and a helicopter, crews forged ahead with salvage efforts in the Potomac River.
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.
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.
NTSB investigates altitude data of Black Hawk helicopter in deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board is examining new data that may indicate the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a fatal midair collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington, D.C.
Black Hawk helicopter had important safety system turned off during collision with American Airlines jet, senator says
Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had (ADS-B), which is permitted for military aircraft. “This was a training mission, so there was no compelling national security reason for ADS-B to be turned off,
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 ...
American Airlines CEO expresses deep sorrow after DC plane crash. ‘We are all hurting’
Robert Isom said said airline is focused on passengers, crew members, first responders, families and loved ones.
3 victims in deadly Washington, DC, plane crash have Ohio ties; airline tied to Ohio. What we know
Three victims of the deadly Washington, D.C., plane crash have Ohio ties, and the airline involved has a connection to Ohio.
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 ...
'Several Members' of U.S. Figure Skating Community Onboard American Airlines Plane That Crashed Over Washington, D.C.
Several members' of the U.S. Figure Skating community were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with a U.S. Army ...