(AP) — Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan ...
The Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines passenger plane was flying too high, according to the ...
they were able to confirm the high altitude of the helicopter. The passenger plane was at an elevation of 325 feet and was cleared to land into Ronald Reagan National Airport. Recovery efforts are ...