Army helicopter, plane crash

Army helicopter tracking turned off at time of Washington crash, NYT says
The Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet last week in Washington had its tracking technology turned off at the time of the crash, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told the New York Times. The technology allows air traffic controllers to better track the movement of an aircraft.
Army helicopter’s tracking technology turned off at time of crash
Technology that would have allowed air traffic controllers to better track the movement of an Army helicopter was turned off at the time of the crash, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said in an interview Thursday.
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 safety system turned off during Washington plane crash
A key safety system was turned off in a US army helicopter when it crashed into an American Airlines flight last week, killing 67 people.
All 67 Victims Positively Identified in Washington Helicopter Plane Collision
Officials said on Wednesday they have positively identified all 67 people killed in last week's midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington.
Army helicopter, plane crash: What we know about the victims
There were 64 people on board the plane, a Bombardier CRJ-701-twin engine aircraft, while three soldiers were on the UH-60 helicopter, The Associated Press reported. Within about 12 hours after the crash,
Army helicopter, plane collide: Remains of all 67 killed recovered
All of the victims of last week’s plane and helicopter collision have been recovered. Read more trending news They were removed from the river on Tuesday, officials said, according to CBS News. American Airlines flight 5342 had 60 passengers and four crew members on it while the Army Black Hawk helicopter had three crew members on board.
Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and ...
Army Helicopter in Deadly Crash Served as ‘Taxi Service’ to Washington VIPs
The Black Hawk belonged to an aviation brigade responsible for ferrying VIPs and ensuring continuity of government operations ...
Key safety system off in Army helicopter that collided with American Airlines jet, senator says
A key safety system was turned off on a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet last week ...
A timeline of last week’s air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
It has been nearly a week since a commercial jetliner and an Army helicopter collided in midair near Washington’s Ronald ...
The Reason Army Helicopters Train in Washington’s Busy Skies
The service is often responsible for ferrying lawmakers and other V.I.P.’s across the area, and near Reagan National Airport.
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 ...
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside ...