Army, American Airlines

Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on the U.S. 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.
Trump Responds to Fatal Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Crash
In the deadliest U.S. major commercial aviation incident in 16 years, there were no survivors in a collision between a commercial aircraft and an Army helicopter by Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington D.
American Airlines Collision: Army Helicopter Warned Twice Before Fatal 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.
Tracking system was off in US Army helicopter that collided with passenger jet: Senator
It was disclosed that the helicopter had turned off its Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, a sophisticated tracking technology designed to provide real-tim
What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.
Air traffic controller audio TIME retrieved from LiveATC.net revealed what happened moments before the collision. The tower had cleared the plane for landing on Runway 33, but just seconds before the crash, an air traffic operator asked the helicopter—with radio call sign PAT 25—if the commercial jet—referred to as the CRJ—was in sight.
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. Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had turned off its automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B),
Army Helicopter’s Tracking Technology Turned Off at Time of Crash
Senator Ted Cruz, the chairman of the committee with oversight of transportation, said there was no compelling reason for the ...
Data Suggests Another Army Helicopter Flew Above D.C. Maximum Altitude Before Crash
Flight data posted online appears to show another Army helicopter flying higher than the maximum altitude allowed around ...
Lasers aid river search for debris from plane and helicopter collision near DC
A plane equipped with lasers is helping search for debris from the deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter ...
Army releases name of 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash
The Army has released the name of the third soldier who died Wednesday when an Army helicopter collided with an American ...
Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter, plane crash near Reagan National Airport
The Army identifiies two soldiers aboard the Black Hawk that collided midair with American Airlines plane on Wednesday. Third ...
Army helicopter, plane crash: What we know about the victims
WASHINGTON — Officials said that all on board the American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk ...
Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying.
Trump’s agenda slowed by legal challenges, Army helicopter’s safety system turned off before crash, Bills’ Josh Allen wins NFL MVP
Trump’s legal roadblocks, the “SNL” 50th anniversary lineup and more in today’s edition of The Yodel newsletter ...