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The Economic Times on MSN · 1h

Washington Air Crash: Broken altimeter, ignored warnings: Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67

An NTSB investigation into a fatal helicopter-airplane collision in D.C. revealed a faulty helicopter altimeter and prior warnings to the FAA about helicopter traffic dangers. The NTSB criticized the FAA's inaction despite safety concerns and near misses.

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 1d

What NTSB hearings revealed about the Washington mid-air collision that killed 67

The National Transportation Safety Board wrapped up a three-day investigative hearing into the mid-air collision between a helicopter and passenger jet in Washington that killed 67. New information confirms the crew of the Army helicopter faced several problems,

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

NTSB launches hearings on deadly Washington collision between a helicopter and passenger plane

Three days of investigative hearings on the deadly midair collision over Washington in January begin Wednesday and aim to reveal new insights into what caused the crash between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 11h

Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB

The Army goggles would have made it difficult to see the plane's colored lights, which might have helped the Black Hawk determine the plane's direction. The goggles also limited the pilots' peripheral vision as they flew near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

NBC News · 21h

Night vision goggles may have hindered helicopter pilots before jet collision, experts say

The goggles were among the topics discussed at the NTSB’s third and final day of public testimony over the fatal midair crash near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people.

Night vision goggles may have hampered pilots before DC crash: Experts

Aviation experts said the goggles may have created viewing difficulties for the pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a jet in January.

1d

US Army helicopter in deadly Washington crash had technical issues

An investigative hearing into a deadly mid-air collision of a US Army helicopter and a passenger plane that killed 67 people ...

2don MSN

Army helicopter that crashed with commercial plane in DC was flying above altitude limit: NTSB

The Army helicopter that collided with a plane over D.C. in January had incorrect altitude readings, contributing to the ...

3don MSN

Less than a second before hitting a passenger jet, helicopter instructor told pilot to change course, NTSB hearing reveals

The first of the National Transportation Safety Board’s three days of investigative hearings is underway to help determine ...

3d

Helicopter in fatal Washington plane crash was flying too high

The army helicopter that crashed into a passenger jet over Washington DC was flying too high, investigators have concluded.

17h

FAA planning more helicopter route changes after fatal collision

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is planning additional helicopter route changes near Ronald Reagan ...

1don MSN

Air traffic controller should have warned plane of Army helicopter's path ahead of fatal DC crash: FAA

Air traffic controller failed to notify commercial plane crew about approaching Army helicopter before Washington D.C.

TravelPulse on MSN2d

Lawmakers Call FCC ‘Flawed’ After Deadly Washington DC Flight Accident Investigation

The NTSB found that a Black Hawk helicopter was at the wrong altitude in a fatal midair collision over Washington, D.C., due ...

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