Deadly Helicopter-Plane Crash: NTSB Investigates | JQJO

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) began a three-day hearing investigating the January 29 midair collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport. Cockpit voice recorder transcripts and air traffic control audio reveal communication between the aircraft before the crash. The NTSB highlighted discrepancies in the helicopter's altitude readings, suggesting the crew was unaware of their actual altitude. Previous TCAS warnings on nearby PSA Airlines flights due to helicopter proximity were also discussed. Sixty-seven people died in the crash. The investigation aims to determine the cause and improve aviation safety.