Black Hawk crash

Helicopter crew might not have heard tower’s instructions before crash, say investigators

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WASHINGTON —  The crew of the Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport may have had inaccurate altitude readings in the moments before the crash, and also may not have heard key instructions from air traffic controllers to move behind the plane, investigators said Friday. … Read more

Crashed US Army Black Hawk Unit Was Responsible For Doomsday Readiness

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Washington: The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in Washington on Wednesday was on a training flight along a route core to a seldom-discussed military mission to evacuate senior officials to safety in the event of an attack on the US, officials say. The military mission, known as “continuity of government” and … Read more