What Caused the Black Hawk Helicopter Crash Over Washington?
The crash seems to have resulted from a series of human errors that cascaded to cause a freak accident. This past week has been catastrophic for air travel and safety. A Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airline,
No, US Army Black Hawk helicopter not the same model as chopper in Kobe Bryant’s crash
The Sikorsky UH-60 "Black Hawk" is far from a luxury aircraft. Unlike the sleekly designed S-76B, the Black Hawk is rugged and multifunctional. The U.S. Army has used the Black Hawk in its fleet for 47 years.
What to know about the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter involved in D.C. crash
For many, the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, like the one involved in the Wednesday collision over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is familiar for one reason: the 2001 movie "Black Hawk Down ," based on the 1993 shooting down of U.S. Black Hawk helicopters during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia.
Black box from Connecticut-made Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter found at D.C. crash site, AP says
The black box from a Connecticut-made Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter involved in a deadly plane crash Wednesday is now at NTSB headquarters, the AP reported.
Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was on a 'proficiency training flight'
Military spokesman Ron McLendon II said the Army is joining an investigation into the crash headed by the National Transportation Security Board.
What is a Black Hawk, the helicopter involved in the deadly American Airlines crash?
The Black Hawk is a US Army workhorse helicopter. It has been flying for decades. One tragically collided with a passenger jet this week.
What's So Special About The Black Hawk Helicopter?
The Black Hawk helicopter has been in service since 1979, but what makes it so special, that 36 countries use it? Here's everything you need to know.
Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in DC plane crash was made by CT-based Sikorsky
U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Eagle Flight 5342 on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the Potomac.
Army Helicopter Tracking Turned off at Time of Washington Crash, NYT Says
The Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet last week in Washington had its tracking technology turned off at the time of the crash, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told the New York Times. The technology allows air traffic controllers to better track the movement of an aircraft.
Salvage crews look to recover crashed Black Hawk helicopter from Potomac River
More than a week after the deadly collision of a passenger jet and a helicopter, crews forged ahead with salvage efforts in the Potomac River.
Black Hawk chopper in D.C. plane crash had a safety system off, senator says
Army Blackhawk helicopter that collided with an American Eagle flight over the Potomac River​ late last month was flying with a safety system turned off, Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters after a briefing from the FAA and NTSB.
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Sikorsky Begins Black Hawk Ground Runs With New GE T901 Engines
Sikorsky on Jan. 29 said it has started ground runs with the new GE Aerospace [GE] T901 engines integrated on a Black Hawk ...
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk: helicopter model, years in service, war conflicts in which he has participated and accidental history
The helicopter collided with passenger plane carrying 64 people and crew, crashing into the Potomar River late on Wednesday ...
Black Hawk helicopter that collided with American Airlines flight was Sikorsky-made
Details continued to emerge Thursday about the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines ...
What is a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk?
A Black Hawk helicopter can transport up to "12 fully equipped, seated troops in combat," according to Lockheed Martin, the ...
Latest radar evidence suggests Black Hawk in DC disaster was flying too high, but NTSB wants more proof
Newly released data from ground-based radar came out Tuesday suggesting an Army helicopter was higher than it was supposed to ...
Army Helicopter Was Flying Above Limit Before Midair Collision
A US Army helicopter was flying higher than permitted limits when it collided in midair with an American Airlines Group Inc.
US Army Identifies Third Black Hawk Soldier, Family Issues Statement
The U.S. Army released the name of one of the Black Hawk soldiers killed in the crash over D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington ...