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.
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.
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.
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.
NTSB releases timeline leading up to deadly plane crash near DCA
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.
Exclusive: NTSB fought to retain employees after Trump’s federal worker resignation offer
In the wake of the worst American air disaster in two decades, the understaffed and cash-strapped National Transportation ...
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 ...
Medical jet was in the air for less than a minute before crash in Philadelphia: NTSB
Six people aboard a medical transport plane, along with one person on the ground, died in the fiery crash near a busy mall.
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 ...
NTSB analyzing chopper-jet collision data; 3rd soldier identified
National Transportation Safety Board officials are analyzing flight data to determine the time and altitude of each aircraft ...
NTSB Has Interviewed Air-Traffic Controller at Reagan Airport Tower During Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has interviewed the air-traffic controller who was working at the time of the midair ...
Black box recovered in Philadelphia medical transport jet crash: NTSB
The cockpit voice recorder was located at the site of initial impact, at a depth of 8 feet, according to the NTSB.
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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 ...