Crash investigators looking at altitude, communication and staffing before helicopter collision with plane
Publishing timestamp: 2025-01-31 17:34:30
Summary
NTSB is investigating the midair collision between an American Airlines jetliner and a Black Hawk military helicopter that killed all 67 people on board. Questions are being raised about altitude, staffing, and communication. President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth have made statements about the crash. Reagan National Airport is facing flight cancellations and runway closures due to the crash investigation.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/31/american-airlines-helicopter-crash.html