helicopter - Search News

News

NTSB, DC and the helicopter

Army helicopter that crashed with commercial plane in DC was flying above altitude limit: NTSB

The Army helicopter that collided with a plane over D.C. in January had incorrect altitude readings, contributing to the aircraft getting too close.

The New York Times · 2d

Investigators Home In on Altitude Discrepancy in Army Helicopter Before Potomac Crash

Flight instruments probably led the Black Hawk crew to believe the helicopter was lower than it actually was before the collision with a commercial airplane on Jan. 29.

BBC on MSN · 2d

Helicopter in deadly DC airport collision had faulty altitude gauge, NTSB says

Investigators testifying at a hearing into the January's mid-air crash in Washington DC suggest faulty altitude data may have led to a miscalculation.

Night vision goggles, Midair Crash and the helicopter

The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts say

The goggles were discussed Friday at the NTSB’s third and final day of public testimony over the fatal midair crash, which killed 67 people.

The Boston Globe · 15h

Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB

Night vision goggles may have created viewing difficulties for the pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet.

TODAY on MSN · 31m

Night-Vision Goggles May Have Hindered Pilots in DC Midair Crash

Experts testified in front of the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday about what may have led to the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people. They said that night-vision goggles worn by the Black Hawk helicopter pilots may have hindered their ability to see the colored lights on the American Airlines jet.

31mon MSN

Man, 88, Dies After His Homemade Helicopter Self-Destructed During Takeoff

On Thursday, July 30, 88-year-old Vladimir Trapeznikov attempted to take off in a homemade helicopter when it fell apart and ...

2don MSN

Less than a second before hitting a passenger jet, helicopter instructor told pilot to change course, NTSB hearing reveals

The first of the National Transportation Safety Board’s three days of investigative hearings is underway to help determine ...

2don MSN

NTSB launches hearings on deadly collision between helicopter and passenger plane

Investigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above ...

The Daily News1d

Pilot suffers minor injuries in Kendall helicopter crash

A Creek Road man suffered minor injuries when the helicopter he was piloting crashed in a field near his house Wednesday ...

20hon MSN

Officers Save Drowning Man by Landing Helicopter Near Closed City Pool: 'Take Me Down Now'

A 25-year-old man nearly drowned after swimming in a Baltimore pool on Saturday, July 26. Dramatic footage shows how two ...

1don MSN

Kerrville clarifies search and rescue drone caused military helicopter emergency landing

The City of Kerrville has clarified that the drone involved in an incident forcing a military helicopter to make an emergency ...

9hon MSN

Amateur Russian aviator, 88, killed during takeoff of homemade helicopter: report

An 88-year-old amateur aviator from Russia was killed during an attempted takeoff of his homemade helicopter on Friday, ...