NTSB to conduct full wreckage layout of American Airlines plane that fell into Potomac
The NTSB investigation into last week’s midair collision on the Potomac River will include examining the wreckage of the American Airlines plane crews spent days recovering.As of Thursday afternoon, crews completed the removal of all major components of the American Airlines regional jet and U.
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.
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.
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.
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 collision between an American passenger jet and a military helicopter, will be the lone authority on the cause and details of the crash.
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 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.
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.
DC Plane Crash: NTSB Provides Update on Black Hawk Data
In an update on Tuesday, officials say that transcriptions for both aircrafts cockpit voice recordings are ongoing.
NTSB: Black Hawk was flying too high when it collided with passenger plane over Washington DC, killing 67
Data retrieved by the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed the Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into a passenger plane near D.C. was flying too high.
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.
Black Hawk crew likely wearing night-vision goggles before deadly DC midair crash: NTSB
Data from a cockpit voice recorder of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an airliner near Washington, D.C, last ...
Exclusive: NTSB fought to retain employees after Trump’s federal worker resignation offer
In the wake of the worst American air disaster in two decades, the understaffed and cash-strapped National Transportation ...
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 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 ...
What to know about the NTSB, the agency investigating the DC plane crash
A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing ...
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 ...
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 ...
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NTSB says Army helicopter flying at 300 feet at time of collision, where 200 feet is the limit
The permitted flight ceiling for helicopters near Reagan Airport is 200 feet, which is meant to keep military and law ...