Was the helicopter that collided with a plane flying too high? NTSB will 'figure it out'
The plane's altitude suggests the Army helicopter was flying above 200 feet − the maximum altitude for the route it was using.
What to know about the NTSB, the agency investigating the DC plane crash
A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters.
NTSB releases timeline leading up to deadly plane crash near DCA using plane’s data
Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gave an update Saturday afternoon regarding the investigation into the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport (DCA) that happened earlier in the week.
NTSB shares photos of debris, helicopter black box after deadly plane crash near DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released more photos after an American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport (DCA) on Jan. 29, leaving 67 dead.
DC plane crash: NTSB on air traffic control tower staffing, last-second communications
The NTSB says when the Jan. 29 collision between a passenger plane and helicopter occurred, the air traffic control tower had five persons on duty.
Pilots tried to pull passenger jet’s nose up within seconds of deadly DC helicopter collision, preliminary NTSB data shows
The American Airlines flight involved in the deadly collision with a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, DC, seemed to increase its pitch just before the impact, preliminary data from a voice data recorder recovered from the plane shows.
Who is Todd Inman? NTSB investigator breaks down and urges for change after DC plane crash
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member J. Todd Inman addressed the media regarding the DC Crash. Inman informed the media that he would be leading a thorough investigation to ensure that such a situation can be avoided in the future.
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DC plane crash live updates: Drone video shows plane, helicopter submerged in river
Sixty-four people were on board the plane, which departed from Wichita, Kansas. Three soldiers were on the helicopter. The National Transportation Safety Board released drone video filmed Thursday showing an overhead view of the downed American Airlines plane and Army Black Hawk helicopter submerged in the icy Potomac River.
NTSB to release radar data from fatal Washington helicopter, plane collision
Data retrieved from an investigation into a collision last week between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S ...
NTSB outlines timeline of events leading up to Flight 5342 crash with Army Black Hawk; questions remain
Out of the 42 bodies recovered so far, 38 have been positively identified. Unified Command has not yet released any names.
Philadelphia plane crash: NTSB searches for cockpit voice recorder, seeks debris reports
Investigators with the NTSB say they are searching for the cockpit voice recorder following the deadly Philadelphia plane ...
NTSB to release data from both aircraft in Washington crash
Data retrieved from an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter that collided last week will be ...
NTSB to release data from both aircrafts in Washington crash
Data retrieved from an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter that collided last week in ...
Black Hawk helicopter's altitude at issue; families of crash victims 'want answers'
Victims' families gathered near the site where a plane and copter collided and fell into the Potomac River. 'They are all ...
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NTSB Defends Move to Elon Musk’s X Following Backlash: ‘This Is Not a Change In Policy!’
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) defended its move to ditch email updates for the press in favor of Elon ...