NTSB Eyes Faulty Altitude, Missed Message in Crash Near DC
Investigators are scrutinizing whether a missed instruction from air traffic control and faulty readings from a critical flight instrument may have contributed to a US Army helicopter colliding into an American Airlines Group Inc.
NTSB officials say radio issues, altitude discrepancies possible factors in DC plane crash
The NTSB cited key factors in January's midair collision between an Army Black Hawk and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River.
Faulty altitude reading, missed radio instructions may be factors in Black Hawk crash
The National Transportation Safety Board disclosed new details about the collision between the helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River on Jan. 29.
Preliminary DC plane crash flight data shows conflicting altitude readings: investigators
Preliminary flight data from the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., shows conflicting readings about the altitudes of a passenger jet and Army helicopter that collided,
Deadly DC plane crash investigation examining helicopter altitude
In the weeks since the crash, the NTSB has been analyzing flight data and damage to determine how this happened.
D.C. Crash Update: Helicopter crew may have been getting incorrect altitude readings
The NTSB said today the Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into a passenger jet over the Potomac River may have been getting incorrect altitude readings ahead of the collision. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports more.
NTSB Reveals Altitude Discrepancies, Lost Communication With Helicopter Before Crash
The Black Hawk helicopter may have been flying with “bad data” and didn’t hear all air traffic control instructions before ...
Black Hawk helicopter's altitude at issue; families of crash victims 'want answers'
The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Washington, D.C., last week may have been flying higher ...
NTSB: Night vision goggles, altitude readings may have contributed to deadly Potomac crash
NBC News' Erin McLaughlin summarizes key takeaways from Friday's briefing by the National Transportation Safety Board ...
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 ...
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Investigators Say Black Hawk Altitude Gauges May Have Been Inaccurate Prior to Deadly DC Airplane Collision
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the Black Hawk helicopter was at approximately 278 feet altitude at the time of the crash, ...
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