SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 17, 2025Interesting Engineering

Missed messages, altitude errors led to Black Hawk, passenger jet collision: NTSB

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A Black Hawk helicopter and commercial jet collided midair near Reagan National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard. The NTSB investigation reveals the helicopter crew may have missed crucial air traffic control messages and experienced altitude errors, potentially due to night vision goggles and inaccurate cockpit information.

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