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Investigation Reveals Miscommunication Factors in Deadly Black Hawk and Jet Collision

The NTSB investigates potential miscommunication between a Black Hawk helicopter crew and air traffic control before a fatal midair crash at Reagan National Airport.

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  1. Helicopter may have missed order to avoid fatal DC collision: NTSB

    The final report on the collision, which claimed 67 lives, could take more than a year to conclude.

    Helicopter may have missed order to avoid fatal DC collision: NTSB

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  2. Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages

    The investigation will provide answers to what altitude the pilots saw in their gages as they were flying, according to Payne.

    Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages

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  3. New Information Could Shed Light on What Really Happened in Army Helicopter Crash

    The crash killed 67 people, including the pilots and passengers on both aircraft, marking the deadliest such incident since 2001.

    New Information Could Shed Light on What Really Happened in Army Helicopter Crash

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  4. Investigation into midair collision near DCA homes in on altimeter errors, radio issue

    Although the investigation is far from concluded, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy briefed the media Friday and suggested that two factors may have been key elements of the crash sequence.

    Investigation into midair collision near DCA homes in on altimeter errors, radio issue

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Feb 16th, 2025, 5:12 PM ET

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A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport, killing all 67 on board. The NTSB is investigating missed air traffic control transmissions, altitude discrepancies in the helicopter’s cockpit, and the possible use of night vision goggles by the pilots. Preliminary findings suggest that critical instructions may not have been received by the crew, which raises significant safety concerns. It may take over a year to finalize the investigation and report.

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