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.
A visual timeline of the collision between a passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter in DC
Through maps, videos, photos and radio transmissions, CNN is piecing together what occurred during the deadly, midair collision.
Black Hawk helicopter in D.C. plane crash had a safety system off, senator says
Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Eagle flight over the Potomac River​ late last month was flying with a safety system turned off, Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters after a briefing from the FAA and NTSB.
New Angle of Black Hawk Crashing Into Plane Raises Questions
Two new videos of the fatal American Airlines crash on Wednesday night are adding to speculation about how it happened.
Black Hawk Helicopter's Feared Blunder Moments Before DC Crash Confirmed
A feared blunder made by the black hawk helicopter moments before colliding with an American Airlines passenger jet has been confirmed.
Experts ask why Black Hawk helicopter may have been flying above allowed altitude before crash
This data point is one of several key mysteries investigators are exploring as they seek to explain what caused the nation's worst air disaster in more than a decade, aviation experts said.
DC plane crash updates: Probe makes progress as crews still search for helicopter parts
More than a week after the horrific helicopter-plane collision near Washington, salvage crews have recovered most of the wreckage.
The 2 Aircraft That Collided Over Washington are Both Workhorses in Use Around the World
The Army helicopter and regional American Airlines jet that collided over Washington are both workhorse aircraft that operate ...
The flight path that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the American Airlines crash was flying isn't complicated, US Army official says
The Army official said that the pilots were on a routine training flight along a familiar flight path that isn't particularly ...
How did the DC plane crash happen? Experts tell The Post what may have caused the accident
The Post spoke to several aviation experts about a number of factors that may have contributed to the fatal collision.
DC plane crash updates: 55 victims recovered and positively identified
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.