Conditions May Have Stymied Black Hawk Crew Before Fatal Crash
Published On Feb 4, 2025, 7:28 PM
A tragic collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet at Ronald Reagan National Airport on January 29 resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Investigators are examining the crash, noting that the helicopter was flying higher than authorized and lacked some modern safety technologies. The incident is the deadliest aviation accident in the U.S. since 2009, with complex flying conditions attributed to contributing factors.
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