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TheIntelFrog
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Saved - February 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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An aircraft emergency has closed Reagan National Airport after a small plane, American Airlines Flight 5342, collided midair with a US Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The plane crashed into the Potomac River, with no survivors among the 67 people involved. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating. The airport will remain closed until at least 11:00 AM. Initial reports indicate that air traffic control staffing was not normal at the time of the incident. Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

An "aircraft emergency" has Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington D.C. closed as of 0155z. Will update this thread with more details as we find out. 1/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

US Park Police's N11PP as EAGLE1 is circling just off the end of one of the runways, and an airport operations vehicle, OPS 3, is parked at the end of the runway. 2/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

DC FEMS confirms a small plane has gone into the Potomac River. Unknown if it came from the airport or if this is the reason the airport is closed. 3/

@dcfireems - DC Fire and EMS Department

Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene. #DCsBravest

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

From reviewing playback on @ADSBex it appears that JIA5342, operated by PSA Airlines (regional carrier for American Airlines) collided midair with PAT25. PAT25 is possibly a US Army aircraft. 4/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Possible video of the incident from an area tower cam. 5/

@aletweetsnews - Alejandro Alvarez

Webcam at the Kennedy Center caught an explosion mid-air across the Potomac.

@STATter911 - Dave Statter

BREAKING: There is a significant response from fire, EMS, and police for an aircraft reported down in the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. Initial reports of a possible midair collision. Victims have been found by one of the rescue boats. @ARLnowDOTcom

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Current look at aerial activity over the scene. N911DC is the DC Metro Police Department's helicopter N11PP is the US Park Police's helicopter 6/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Listening to the radio traffic on @liveatc, JIA5342 as BLUESTREAK5342 was directed to runway 33 and cleared to land. US Army Helicopter PAT25 was last asked if they had a Cherokee in sight. Per ADSB playback the accident happened at approximately 01:48:10z. 7/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

It does not appear that JIA5342 made it to the runway. 8/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

JIA5342 was a regularly scheduled service between Wichita, KS and Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. It's a CRJ701-ER which has a maximum capacity of 70 passengers. 9/

@sentdefender - OSINTdefender

Reports are suggesting that the Aircraft involved in the Crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, is PSA Airlines Flight 5342, a Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-700 operated by PSA, a Regional Airline operated by American. The Flight was landing at the Airport, after flying from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Up to 60 Passengers are said to have been onboard the Aircraft.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Confirmation from American Airlines it was a regional subsidiary aircraft involved in the crash. 10/

@AmericanAir - americanair

We’re aware of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) has been involved in an incident. We will provide information as it becomes available.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Media reports confirm 64 souls on board the CRJ-700. Unknown who/what was on the US Army UH-60. 11/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Correcting a previous post, the radio traffic to the blackhawk was "do you have the CRJ in sight" and was told to go behind the CRJ, to which PAT25 advises "in sight...visual separation." 12/

@NOVAScanner - NOVA Scanner Updates

Audio between PAT25 and DCA tower asking if they have the CRJ in sight. Affirms and requests visual separation.

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Copy, we're at 2500 grams in flight. At 2500 grams. There's an aircraft inside this cloud. Separate. 472, Washington Tower, this is 1 Star 3 2 0 1 7. 472, American 30 1 30, execute a go-around. Turn left, heading 250. Climb and maintain 3,000 feet.
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Speaker 0: Copy. At 2500 g in flight. At 2500 g. This cloud has a aircraft inside. Separate. 472, Washington Tower 1 Star 3 2 0 1 7. 4 7 2 American 30 1 30, go around turn left in 250. Climb maintain 3,000.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Media reports confirm 3 souls on board the US Army UH-60 Blackhawk for a total of 67 souls involved in this accident. 13/

@NatashaBertrand - Natasha Bertrand

3 US Army soldiers were on board the Blackhawk, no senior US government officials, per US Army official.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Several helicopters still ovehead of the accident site. N22PP US Park Police EAGLE2 N913PG as GARDNR3 Prince Georges County, MD N191NR MD Natural Resources Dept. 14/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

American Airlines has setup a hotline for families of the passengers on board the CRJ. 15/

@BNODesk - BNO News Live

If you believe a loved one may have been on board American Airlines Flight 5342, the airline has opened a hotline: 800-679-8215

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

US Army confirms it was a US Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter that was involved in the crash. It appeared to have come from the Langley, VA area and may have been returning to Fort Belvoir, VA. 16/

@ByChrisGordon - Chris Gordon

Army statement: “We can confirm that the aircraft involved in tonight’s incident was an Army UH-60 helicopter out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia. We are working with local officials and will provide additional information once it becomes available.”

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Ronald Reagan National Airport is CLOSED until at at least 1000z. 17/

@sentdefender - OSINTdefender

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be closed until at least 5:00am on Friday.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

The UH-60 was taking part in a training mission per DoD. 18/

@sentdefender - OSINTdefender

The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) states that the UH-60 “Black Hawk” Helicopter which crashed earlier at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, was with the 12th Aviation Battalion and was taking part in a Training Exercise at the time of the Crash.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

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@AZ_Intel_ - AZ Intel

Photo: Helicopter images of rescue boats surrounding crumpled fuselage section from American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in Potomac River after colliding with Black Hawk Helicopter.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Press conference with officials is expected to start soon at 0630z. 20/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

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@rawsalerts - R A W S A L E R T S

🚨#BREAKING: New images are being released showing helicopter shots of rescue boats surrounding a crumpled fuselage section from AA Flight 5342 floating in the Potomac river or it could also be a section of the UH-60 helicopter also but hard to tell at this time

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Press conference has begun at 0654z. Per Mayor Bowser: - A passenger plane collided with a military helicopter. - Fire departments from throughout the region are executing a rescue operation. - We expect to have another briefing at daylight. 22/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Per Chief John Donnelly: - 300 responders on scene conducting rescue operations. - Operating under a unified command. - Highly complex operation, water is rough and it is windy. 23/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

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@sentdefender - OSINTdefender

Wreckage from PSA Airlines Flight 5342, the Canadair Regional Jet CRJ-700 which crashed earlier tonight in the Potomac River while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C. @andyharnik

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

DCA airport will be closed until at least 1100L tomorrow. No impact at Dulles or Baltimore-Washington airports. Per Airport Management. 25/

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

There are no survivors. 26/

@ABC - ABC News

BREAKING: "At this point we don't believe there are any survivors from this accident." No survivors are expected from the midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter, the D.C. Fire and EMS chief said. Follow live updates: https://abcnews.link/sXFfaNz

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We are transitioning from a rescue to a recovery operation. We no longer believe there are any survivors from the accident. So far, we've recovered 27 people from the plane and one from the helicopter.
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Speaker 0: Despite all those efforts, we are now at a point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation. At this point, we don't believe there are any survivors from this accident, and we have recovered 27 people from the plane and one from the helicopter.
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@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

Updated statement from the US Army. 27/

@ByChrisGordon - Chris Gordon

Updated Army statement: “‘Our deepest condolences go out to all the families and friends impacted during this tragedy, and we will support them through this difficult time. Our top priority is to assist in the recovery efforts, while fully cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other investigative agencies to determine the cause of this tragic incident,’ said Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, commander Joint Task Force – National Capital Region/ U.S. Army Military District of Washington.   ‘While the investigation is ongoing, we are committed to transparency and will share accurate updates as soon as they become available,’ said Bredenkamp.   While performing a training mission a United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 12th Aviation Battalion, at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Va., collided in midair with an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet Flight 5342 last night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The FAA, NTSB and the United States Army will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation. We are working with local officials and will provide any additional information once it becomes available.” - Ron McLendon II, Deputy Director, JTF-NCR/USAMDW Public Affairs

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

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@sentdefender - OSINTdefender

According to an Initial Report today from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), staffing for the Air Traffic Control Tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was “not normal” when last night’s Mid-Air Collision between a Passenger Airliner and a U.S. Army “Black Hawk” Helicopter occurred; with a single Controller dealing with both Helicopter and Planes, which is something usually done by two separate Controllers.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

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@NTSB_Newsroom - NTSB Newsroom

NTSB investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the Bombardier CRJ700 airplane involved in yesterday’s mid-air collision at DCA. The recorders are at the NTSB labs for evaluation.

@TheIntelFrog - TheIntelFrog

30/ Updates from today’s NTSB briefing.

@flightradar24 - Flightradar24

Full summary of 1 February NTSB briefing on the Washington DC crash is posted at https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/psa-airlines-crj-700-collides-with-us-military-helicopter-in-washington-dc/ Many updates today, but main points: · ADS-B & FDR data indicates the CRJ was at 325 feet ± 25 feet at time of crash · Helicopter recorder not yet read due to water intrusion · Initial evidence shows cab controller screen may have shown helicopter at 200 ft. NTSB seeking confirmation. · CVR data indicates CRJ crew had a audible reaction prior to collision and FDR data indicates a pitch up just before crash

PSA Airlines CRJ-700 collides with US military helicopter in Washington DC | Flightradar24 Blog A PSA Airlines CRJ-700 collided with US military H60 helicopter in Washington DC as it was attempting to land at Washington Reagan Airport. flightradar24.com
bricaul
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Saved - January 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
reSee.it AI Summary
I recorded the approach of American Airlines flight 5342, which seemed to sidestep to runway 13 and collided with a helicopter near the Potomac. The east bank is a known helicopter route, mainly for police and military use. A webcam captured an explosion mid-air, and initial reports indicate that PSA Airlines 5342 collided with an Army transport helicopter. I also have audio from the DCA tower during the incident, where traffic advisories were given. A detailed thread discusses the helicopter's tracking and its visibility on the PSA's traffic screen.

@bricaul - Brian McGuigan

.@flightradar24 recording as #AA5342 approached. Looks like another American flight was just ahead of them on final to runway 1. Possible 5342 sidestepped to runway 13, got low, and collided with a helicopter flying low on the east bank of the Potomac. The helicopter is not on ADSB.

@bricaul - Brian McGuigan

It is worth noting that – without casting any blame – the east bank of the Potomac is a published helicopter route that is generally only used by police and military helicopters given the restricted airspace. Not an unusual location for a police helicopter to be.

@bricaul - Brian McGuigan

@aletweetsnews - Alejandro Alvarez

Webcam at the Kennedy Center caught an explosion mid-air across the Potomac.

@bricaul - Brian McGuigan

@airplaneian - Ian Servin || @airplaneian.com on Bluesky

From initial information appears PSA Airlines 5342, a CRJ 700 collided with PAT25, an Army transport helicopter on the approach end of runway 33 at DCA, Reagan National Airport iirc the PAT helos are gold top UH-60s used for VIP transport ADS-B tracks: https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=ae313d,a97753

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@bricaul - Brian McGuigan

I have DCA tower audio from the time of the #AA5342 incident. Hear 5342 check in and tower call out a traffic advisory to PAT25. Link below if you want to take a listen, but believe one of the impacted aircraft taps their mic at the time of the incident, so beware. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19E15JPah72EquQDlpyEJWctxJnPTY3kH/view?usp=sharing

@bricaul - Brian McGuigan

Really good thread on PAT25 broadcasting and 5342’s TCAS.

@MaxTrescott - Max Trescott

1/4 ADSBexchange CEO said via email that helicopter data was obtained through their volunteer network of Mode S receivers. They use multilateration to triangulate its approximate position. So helicopter was squawking Mode S and should have appeared on the PSA's traffic screen...

WayneTechSPFX
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Saved - June 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
reSee.it AI Summary
An airplane crashed into a helicopter over Reagan National Airport, with rescue teams searching the Potomac River for survivors. The involved aircraft was American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita. Flight data remains unconfirmed regarding passenger numbers. The helicopter, a military VIP transport, was not broadcasting its transponder. New dashcam footage has emerged, and the NTSB has dispatched a team to investigate. The plane was discovered in pieces, and the helicopter was found upside-down. So far, 19 bodies have been recovered, with no survivors.

@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

AIRPLANE OPS: MASS CASUALTY EVENT: 🚨An airplane crashed into a helicopter over the Reagan National Airport in DC. The impact was caught on tower cam Search & Rescue teams are searching the Potomac River for survivors. Developing... https://t.co/9X9kNZH1Mn

@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

UPDATE: American Airlines Flight 5342 From Wichita, Kansas Inbound To Reagan National was the plane involved that crashed into a government helicopter.

@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

Flight data: No confirmation on how many were on the plane as of yet. https://t.co/NihfSdRJry

@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

According to the official ADSB Exchange. The heli wasn't broadcasting ADSB. That means its transponder wasn't on. ADSB: "Following developments of what appears to be a collision between a CRJ arriving from Wichita and a military VIP transport helicopter just east of DCA. The military aircraft was not broadcasting ADSB." The heli was triangulated via MLAT but not ADSB. I'm a paid subscriber to them. I trust 100% of what they say. It all checks out.

@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

UPDATE: New dashcam footage captured by a couple driving near Reagan. https://t.co/Pjb0AaMuyx

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A birth is occurring. The speaker exclaims, "Mother, is it? It's blue." The speaker then says, "Prince, go." Something happens, prompting the speaker to exclaim, "Oh my god." The speaker repeats, "Mother, is it? It's blue."
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@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

UPDATE: NTSB has launched a go-team to the aviation accident involving a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 airplane and a Sikorsky H-60 military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

@WayneTechSPFX - WayneTech SPFX®️

UPDATE: The plane was found in the river in pieces. The Black Hawk helicopter was found upside-down at the bottom of the Potomic River. -CBS 19 bodies have been recovered so far. No survivors have been found as of yet. President Trump took to Truth to issue a response: https://t.co/PskwgxMVmy

libsoftiktok
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Saved - January 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

@libsoftiktok - Libs of TikTok

WH press secretary confirms a military helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C.

@libsoftiktok - Libs of TikTok

WH Press Secretary confirms it was a military helicopter which collided with a passenger plane by the Potomac River https://t.co/SQSo8XVyse

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A military helicopter has tragically collided with a regional jet at DCA Airport in Washington, D.C. President Trump has been informed of the situation. The administration expresses its thoughts and prayers for everyone involved. The public is urged to await guidance from law enforcement as they work to save lives.
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Speaker 0: Yes, Sean. Of course, this was not the planned topic of discussion for your program tonight. But in light of this breaking news, I have called over to my counterparts at the White House, and I can confirm that President Trump has been made aware of this situation. And tragically, it appears that a military helicopter collided with a regional jet, at DCA Airport right here in Washington DC. That's all I can confirm at this point in time, and I can just say that the thoughts and the prayers of the entire Trump administration are with all those that are involved, and we ask the public in this area to please, stand by for guidance from law enforcement and allow them to do their jobs as they attempt to save lives right now. I I think that's very well said and good advice for everybody. The the activity, Caroline, as we look at the videos here seems to be
LooseCannonNews
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Saved - January 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM

@LooseCannonNews - Loose Cannon News

Flight data suggests the doomed chopper, reportedly involved in the plane crash at Reagan Airport, began tracking near CIA HQ. It is unknown whether it carried passengers or just pilots. #CIA #potomacaircrash https://t.co/RWYzO3QhFa

JohnRomeroWSU
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Saved - February 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM

@JohnRomeroWSU - John Romero

From what I can see, the UH60 flight (PAT25/AE313D) that crashed into American 5342 took off from *NEAR* 811 Lawton St, McLean, VA (1 mile West of CIA Headquarters). And that home is owned by.... The Saudi Royal Embassy. https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=ae313d,a97753 https://icare.fairfaxcounty.gov/ffxcare/Datalets/Datalet.aspx?sIndex=1&idx=1

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davis_winkie
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Saved - February 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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I learned that the recent DC plane crash involved an Army-piloted Black Hawk helicopter on a routine training flight. For those curious about how the Army investigates fatal crashes, I previously wrote a cover story for @ArmyTimes on aviation safety investigations in 2022.

@davis_winkie - Davis Winkie

DC plane crash: The military helicopter that collided with the plane was an Army-piloted Black Hawk on a "routine training flight," Joint Task Force-National Capitol Region media chief Heather Chairez tells me. It belonged to B Company, 12th Aviation Battalion.

@davis_winkie - Davis Winkie

In case anyone is interested in learning more about how the Army investigates fatal crashes, I wrote an @ArmyTimes cover story about aviation safety investigations back in 2022. https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2022/06/21/inside-the-army-center-reconstructing-catastrophes-to-save-lives/

Inside the Army center reconstructing catastrophes to save lives CRC officials spoke with Army Times in an effort to educate the force about their work, which includes a pending update to the driver training regulation, so that their lessons will stick. armytimes.com
clashreport
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Saved - January 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM

@clashreport - Clash Report

Official Air Traffic Control radar captures today’s collision near Washington, DC between a passenger aircraft and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. CA (Collision Alert) signals heightened ATC attention, not imminent impact. Source: @avgeekjake https://t.co/Tg2er8s36p

Jes_J_Bel
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Saved - February 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM

@Jes_J_Bel - Jes_J_Bel

@DraftDonks Listen to this; the Blackhawk pilot said to air traffic control "there's an aircraft in sight, visual separation." Means he saw it and flew straight into it, sure feels like a suicidal act of mass murder to me. https://t.co/qzZ4p6JXUR

@texan_angler - Texan Angler

Audio of ATC (air traffic control) from the DC #planecrash can be heard asking the Blackhawk PAT25 if it has the American Airlines CRJ-700 in sight. Moments later the two aircraft collide and crash into the Potomac river - audible gasps can be heard in the control tower. https://t.co/t29xmcfSV4

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25G, this is your day in flight. That's 25F on the CRJ. This flight has aircraft 4702, Washington Tower 1 Star 32017. 4702. American 30130, go around 250, climb and maintain 3,000.
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Speaker 0: That's 25G. This is your day in flight. That's 25F on the CRJ. This flight has a aircraft. 4 70 2, Washington Tower 1 Star 3 2 0 1 7. 4 7 2. American 30 1 30, go around 2 5 0, climb maintain 3,000.
ShivAroor
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Saved - February 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM

@ShivAroor - Shiv Aroor

A second video of the mid-air collision, taken from Reagan Washington Airport outside DC. Clear that the US Army Black Hawk flew right into the American Airlines passenger jet’s landing path. Terribly tragic. 19 bodies recovered from the Potomac river, search on for more. https://t.co/yRTRQoN28j

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Okay, here's the concise transcript: Wilson Bridge tower, I'm short of Runway 33, requesting a change to start. Runway 33, cleared to land. That's 25Romeo. That's 251. That's 25002 in flight. That's 25F on the CRJ, likely the aircraft inside. 472. American 30 1 30, go around, 250.
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Speaker 0: 3 40 2 at the Wilson Bridge tank short change to start Runway 33. Runway 3 3 cleared for land. That's 25Romeo. That's 251. That's 25002 in flight. That's 25F on the CRJ. That's probably the aircraft inside. 472. American 30 1 30, go around 250.
Ttrafiicckaza
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Saved - January 31, 2025 at 2:27 PM

@Ttrafiicckaza - Trafficc

Official Air Traffic Control radar captures today's collision near Washington, DC between a passenger aircraft and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. CA (Collision Alert) signals increased ATC attention, not imminent impact. Source: @avgeekjake https://t.co/CzxjefQyA1

rawsalerts
Posted - January 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Saved - February 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
reSee.it AI Summary
An anonymous source shared playback footage from official Air Traffic Control radar, revealing a Collision Alert in Washington, D.C. The alert aimed to heighten controllers' awareness of potential risks, leading up to a critical moment when two aircraft collided. The radar data illustrates the sequence of events and the urgency of the controllers' decisions. In response, one user noted erratic flying behavior, while another criticized the pilot for getting too close to other planes, suggesting dangerous maneuvers were involved.

@rawsalerts - R A W S A L E R T S

🚨#BREAKING: Shared to me anonymously shows the Playback from official Air Traffic Control radar 📌#Washington | #DC Watch as exclusive playback, sent anonymously by @avgeekjake to Rawsalerst, reveals official Air Traffic Control radar footage displaying the Collision Alert. This alert is not for an imminent collision but serves as a tool to draw heightened attention from the controllers to potential risks. The footage then captures the critical moment when both aircraft collided, emphasizing the urgency of the controllers' split-second decisions. The radar data provides a detailed view of the events leading up to the crash, offering valuable insight into the sequence of actions and how the situation ultimately unfolded

@In2ThinAir - In2ThinAir

@rawsalerts @avgeekjake Was zig zagging!@ https://t.co/IDlfru8efO

@PlutooXr - Theo☀️

@In2ThinAir @rawsalerts @avgeekjake Not only zig zaging but attempting to crash into other planes. He shouldn't get that close at all. https://t.co/nX8AxaOeSx

@pete40460 - Pete Newell

Apparent flight path of Blackhawk helicopter that appears to have been attempting to hit an aircraft. What an awful tragedy. #BlackHawk #flightpath #AA5342 #dccrash #blackhawkcrash https://t.co/UpU7M2a497

ArmandKleinX
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Saved - February 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
reSee.it AI Summary
I’m reflecting on the tragic collision involving Pat25 and American Eagle 5342, which resulted in a crash into the Potomac River. There are so many unanswered questions about the miscommunications that led to this disaster. Why was Pat25 in the same airspace as the passenger jet? Why didn’t they receive crucial orders from the military base or warnings from the control tower? It raises serious concerns about airspace security, especially near military bases. My heart goes out to the victims and their families, including Chief Ryan O'Hara, who leaves behind a wife and young son.

@ArmandKleinX - Armand Klein

Terrible Miscommunications leaded a Pat25 Heli Black Hawk to a collusion with an American Eagle 5342 Who Started with 65 Passanger In Wichita Kansas To Washington, and fell In DC in the Potomac River! Why Was Pat25 At The Same Time With A Passenger Jet Near At The Landing Pat In DC? What Did Pat 25 In This Area Near THE AIRPORT? Why PAT 25 Didn't Hear The Orders From The Military Base ? Why The Staff Of The Tower Didn't Warn Both , They Have To See Both On The Screen? Why The Tower Didn't Gave The Order To The American Eagle To Give Power & To Try A New Landing Start , That They Don't Colluded! What's Going On AT The Airport Tower, And What's Going On AT The MILITARY BASE? IS THE AIRROOM OVER CITIES SECURED WHERE THEY HAVE MILITARY BASES? I Don't Think So! Great People Died On This Tragically Incident! The PAT 25 Staff 💔Chief Ryan O'Hara leaves a wife and a one year son 🙏🏻✝️ On the plane: 💔First Officer Samuel Lilley 🙏🏻✝️ 💔Captain Jonathan Campos.🙏🏻✝️ 🙏🏻✝️Our Thoughts And Prayers Are for the victims and their families✝️🙏🏻💔

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Pass two five zero zero. American 31, maintain three thousand, left hand two seven zero. American 470, are we going around or continuing? American 470 is going around, maintaining three thousand. Blackjack, do you have any information about the situation at the east end of the field? The police are involved, and we might not be able to park here for a while. I have no further details but will hold for a shutdown warning. If you want to shut down or return, let me know. Operations may be paused for thirty to forty minutes. We'll wait for now but may need to settle soon.
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The accident occurred in the river, involving both a helicopter and a CRJ plane. They crashed approximately half a mile from the approach end of runway 33. A fireball was observed, and then everything disappeared. It's unclear if they hit the river directly, but the incident happened in the middle of the river.
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Speaker 0: Fire command. The accident happened in the river. Both the helicopter and the plane crashed in the river. It's, east of, the approach in the runway 33. It was probably out in the middle of of the river. I just saw a fireball and then it was just gone. So before it's been done, I'm not sure if I'm since they hit the river, but it was a CRJ and a helicopter that hit. I would say maybe a half mile off the approach end of 33.
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Did you do that? American 3130, go around, turn left to 350, maintain 3,000. Blue station 347, go around, climb to 3,000. Blackjack 3, can you return to base? Proceed directly to Gliese and land immediately. Can you divert to Dallas for a few minutes? Contact Dallas at 120.41.
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Speaker 0: Did you do that? 472 American 3130. Go around. Turn left hand, 350,590, 3,000. K. Left hand, 350, 3000, American 3,130. Blue station 347 go around, climb maintain 3000, flight 3000, and the end of go around 3000, blue streak 5347. Blackjack 3, can you return to base What? Blackjack 3, proceed directly to Gliese. I need you to land. I need you to land immediately. Can you go to data can you go to Dallas for a few minutes? Off the 7th, the CP westbound contact, dollars 12041.
MyLordBebo
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Saved - January 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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I shared new footage of the plane and helicopter crash in Washington, noting it seemed avoidable. Others echoed this sentiment, pointing out the helicopter was off course and flying too high. There were rumors about the pilot's identity, but I found those sources unreliable and likely clickbait. Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot, clarified that she was not involved and condemned the false associations. Tragically, Eaves, a Chief Warrant Officer, died in the crash, and his family is seeking prayers for all affected.

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

🇺🇸New footage of the plane and helicopter crash in Washington. That looks extremely avoidable

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

@Lanceloadin - Lance Aloud

@MyLordBebo "That looks extremely avoidable" Indeed! - The helicopter was apparently flying higher than it should have been - and was half a mile off course! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14345593/american-airlines-crash-jet-black-hawk-helicopter-lights-mile-away.html

Video of American Airlines crash shows lights visible from miles away Lights from both aircraft are seen flashing as they continue to fly towards each other, before crashing in mid-air. A fireball then erupted and both aircrafts tumbled into the icy Potomac River. dailymail.co.uk

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

I heard the pilot was transgender, but the sources are not trustworthy and it looked to me just like good clickbait. I try to confirm, but right now I assume it is likely wrong because the first sources that posted it are click-baiters.

@mikeparish964 - james

@MyLordBebo https://www.smerconish.com/exclusive-content/living-to-serve-living-as-myself-a-transgender-service-members-perspective/

Living to Serve, Living as Myself: A Transgender Service Member's Perspective - SMERCONISH With 15 years of military service, Jo Ellis shares her journey of balancing a lifelong commitment to duty with the courage to live authentically as a transgender woman. smerconish.com

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

So the helicopter deliberately tried to hit any plane on its way? https://t.co/PCV9CSHLA7

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

It was deliberate https://t.co/DuVU60sD4M

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

The alleged transgender suicide helicopter pilot writes on social media, that he is not the one. As I said above, the initial spreaders of this were click baiters, it is not the pilot. https://t.co/r3v2ahTzrZ

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

proof of life https://t.co/dlbAL3RyWE

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

🇺🇸 Jo Ellis, the transgender Black Hawk pilot: “I understand some people have associated me with a the crash in DC and that is false. It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda. They don't deserve that. I don't deserve this.” https://t.co/ENWTlLWJ35

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This is Joe Ellis, a Blackhawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard. I want to clarify that I am not associated with the recent crash in DC, and it's disrespectful to link this tragedy to any political agenda. The families affected deserve better, and I hope my well-being puts an end to the rumors. Additionally, the Department of Defense handles casualty notifications, and I confirm that no Virginia National Guard personnel were involved in the Blackhawk that collided with the jetliner on Wednesday evening. Thank you.
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Speaker 0: Interesting morning. This is Joe Ellis. I am a Blackhawk pilot with Virginia Army National Guard. I understand some people have associated me with a the crash in DC, and that is false. It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda. They don't deserve that. I don't deserve this, and I hope that you all know that I am alive and well, and this should be sufficient for you all to end all the rumors. I also have a statement. The Department of Defense is responsible for casualty notifications. There were no Virginia National Guard personnel on that Blackhawk that collided with the jetliner Wednesday evening. Thank you.

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

Eaves died in the crash too. His wife, Carrie Eaves, confirmed his death on Facebook and asked for prayers for all affected families. As per reports, Eaves was the Chief Warrant Office 2 of Mississippi. He grew up in the Brooksville and graduated from Central Academy. He said to be with Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion out of Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The helicopter, part of the 12th Aviation Battalion at Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, was on a training mission when it collided with American Airlines Flight 5342. The plane, originating from Wichita, Kansas, was attempting to land when the collision occurred just before 8 p.m. The helicopter carried three troops, and the plane had 64 people on board.

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

What is known about the pilot https://t.co/2ndC1cuNOJ

Matt_Bracken48
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Saved - February 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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I find it surprising how little curiosity the mainstream media has shown regarding the numerous helicopters flying around Washington DC, particularly near Reagan International Airport. The real reason is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, located just across the Potomac River. While the media often cites national security, the answer is straightforward. The base is home to many high-ranking officials, making the airspace between key locations like the Pentagon and CIA headquarters a busy "helicopter highway." I even mapped out the various commands visible on Google Maps to illustrate this.

@Matt_Bracken48 - Matt Bracken

Why Are So Many Helicopters Flying Around a Busy Airport in the Middle of Washington DC? The answer is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling > by Matt Bracken / Jan 31, 2025 It’s amazing how uncurious the mainstream media has been about this question. I suppose they have been advised to keep this angle on the recent aviation disaster out of their stories. They just go with “It’s a busy area with lots of commercial and military aircraft” and leave it at that. “National security” is probably invoked. But the answer to the question is very simple. Directly across the Potomac River from Reagan International Airport is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. All of the information on the map is taken straight from Google Maps on satellite view. You can look around for yourself, zooming way down to examine each component command and service facility, from the headquarters of the Defense Intelligence Agency to the base barber shop. Please don’t be concerned about my disclosing any secrets, anybody on the planet with an internet connection can see the same thing. I merely labeled a screen shot with the names of the various commands. I’m only guessing, but I’d bet there are more generals and admirals per square mile on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) than anywhere other than the Pentagon, which is located a short helicopter hop two miles to the northwest. CIA headquarters is twelve miles up the Potomac “as the crow flies,” but anybody who is familiar with driving inside the DC Beltway knows that while a helicopter ride might take ten minutes, the same drive by automobile can take over an hour, depending on traffic conditions. So for the convenience of all of the high-ranking generals, admirals and members of the Senior Executive Service assigned to JBAB, the Army established units like the 12th Aviation Battalion. The 12th AvBatt is based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, which is about 15 miles to the southwest. So, as you can imaging, the air corridor along the Potomac between CIA HQ, the Pentagon, the White House, JBAB and Fort Belvoir is virtually a “helicopter highway.” [The rest is at the Substack link in the first reply to avoid post X-tinction]

Matt_Bracken48
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Saved - February 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM

@Matt_Bracken48 - Matt Bracken

3/ And this, dear readers, is why military helicopters are routinely flying directly under the busy airliner flight path descending into Reagan National Airport. https://t.co/2uBthAR7eL

Matt_Bracken48
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Saved - February 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Madness struck when PAT-25 veered slightly from its corridor, reaching 350 feet instead of the maximum 200, leading to a tragic aviation disaster that claimed 67 lives. A Black Hawk can ascend 150 feet in just seconds, and within four seconds of impact, American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed into the icy Potomac, resulting in the loss of all 64 passengers. A video capturing this moment is available at the provided link.

@Matt_Bracken48 - Matt Bracken

5/ Madness. It appears that PAT-25 flew slightly outside of its assigned corridor and popped up to 350 feet from its maximum allowed 200, and an aviation catastrophe ensued, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. How long does it take a Black Hawk that is cruising along at between 100 and 170 knots to rise a mere 150 feet in altitude? Seconds. And four seconds after impact, the fiery wreckage of American Eagle Flight 5342 impacted the icy Potomac, killing all 64 aboard. Video of below screen capture at this link. https://t.co/jlvIUZ1EI5

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

🇺🇸New footage of the plane and helicopter crash in Washington. That looks extremely avoidable

Matt_Bracken48
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Saved - February 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Our military and federal leaders desire the best of both worlds: a prime location in Washington without the hassle of traffic. To achieve this, they created a helicopter corridor beneath a busy airport's approach path, risking safety with helicopters and airliners flying dangerously close. This situation feels as reckless as having a pedestrian path between a firing line and targets at an active rifle range. It was only a matter of time before an incident occurred between JBAB and Reagan International, and now it has.

@Matt_Bracken48 - Matt Bracken

6/ Our elite military and federal brass, the generals, admirals and the SES, want the best of all worlds. They want to live and work in a prime Washington location, near all their HQs and commands. But they don’t want to sit stuck in automobile traffic with the peons. So they were willing to carve out an exceptional helicopter corridor directly under a busy airport’s approach path, with helicopters and airliners often passing danger close. This is just as insane as my hypothetical active rifle range with a “safe pedestrian corridor” between the firing line and the targets. A disaster was bound to happen between JBAB and Reagan International, and finally, it did.

Matt_Bracken48
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Saved - February 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Matt Bracken discusses the frequent helicopter activity around a busy airport in Washington, D.C., attributing it to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) located across the Potomac River from Reagan International Airport. He criticizes mainstream media for not exploring this connection, suggesting they focus on national security instead. Bracken highlights the concentration of high-ranking military officials at JBAB and notes the air corridor between key locations like the Pentagon and CIA headquarters serves as a "helicopter highway" for convenience.

@Matt_Bracken48 - Matt Bracken

Why Are So Many Helicopters Flying Around a Busy Airport in the Middle of Washington DC? The answer is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling > by Matt Bracken / Jan 31, 2025 It’s amazing how uncurious the mainstream media has been about this question. I suppose they have been advised to keep this angle on the recent aviation disaster out of their stories. They just go with “It’s a busy area with lots of commercial and military aircraft” and leave it at that. “National security” is probably invoked. But the answer to the question is very simple. Directly across the Potomac River from Reagan International Airport is Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. All of the information on the map is taken straight from Google Maps on satellite view. You can look around for yourself, zooming way down to examine each component command and service facility, from the headquarters of the Defense Intelligence Agency to the base barber shop. Please don’t be concerned about my disclosing any secrets, anybody on the planet with an internet connection can see the same thing. I merely labeled a screen shot with the names of the various commands. I’m only guessing, but I’d bet there are more generals and admirals per square mile on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) than anywhere other than the Pentagon, which is located a short helicopter hop two miles to the northwest. CIA headquarters is twelve miles up the Potomac “as the crow flies,” but anybody who is familiar with driving inside the DC Beltway knows that while a helicopter ride might take ten minutes, the same drive by automobile can take over an hour, depending on traffic conditions. So for the convenience of all of the high-ranking generals, admirals and members of the Senior Executive Service assigned to JBAB, the Army established units like the 12th Aviation Battalion. The 12th AvBatt is based at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, which is about 15 miles to the southwest. So, as you can imaging, the air corridor along the Potomac between CIA HQ, the Pentagon, the White House, JBAB and Fort Belvoir is virtually a “helicopter highway.” [The rest is at the Substack link in the first reply to avoid post X-tinction]

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CitizenFreePres
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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NEW VIDEO OF DC BLACKHAWK COLLISION AND PLANE CRASH These are the clearest images of the collision we've seen so far. How is it possible the Blackhawk pilots did not see the AA jet. https://t.co/mqY2Lnhn0K

_Tyrant_Slayer
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Saved - February 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM

@_Tyrant_Slayer - Ken Smith

@Matt_Bracken48 So based off this image the reports of the helicopters not being allowed to travel above 200' are true, and that means the helicopter that took out the plane appears to have done this on purpose. As the helicopter didn't climb until the plane was in sight. https://t.co/r04iZYjFDF

CollinRugg
Posted - January 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Saved - February 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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I learned that a Black Hawk helicopter was flying too high and outside its approved path when it collided with an American Airlines flight. Despite being warned by air traffic control, the helicopter pilot acknowledged the proximity to the plane but still collided. The air traffic control had restricted the helicopter to a maximum altitude of 200 feet. This incident has drawn attention, especially after President Trump questioned the pilot's altitude, emphasizing that it exceeded the limit significantly.

@CollinRugg - Collin Rugg

JUST IN: Four people briefed on the DC crash say the Black Hawk was flying too high *and* was outside of its approved path when it collided with the American Airlines flight, according to the NYT. The helicopter pilot acknowledged how they were getting too close to the plane yet somehow collided with it anyway after being warned by the air traffic controller. "The air traffic control tower had given the helicopter pilot permission to fly no higher than 200 feet, said the people, who were not authorized to speak about the matter publicly," The Times reported. The development from the outlet comes after President Trump questioned why the pilot was flying so high. "The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high, by a lot. It was far above the 200-foot limit. That’s not really too complicated to understand, is it???" Trump posted.

ProjectConstitu
Posted - February 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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The NTSB has released the Blackhawk helicopter's black box recordings from the tragic Washington, DC crash, revealing critical failures. The altimeter readings were significantly off, with the pilot and instructor misjudging their altitude. Air traffic control's urgent warnings went unheard due to a mic issue, leading to a catastrophic collision. The jet's pilots attempted to pull up too late, while the Blackhawk crew was unaware of the impending disaster. Experts suggest night vision goggles may have contributed to the confusion in the crowded airspace. This incident highlights multiple errors that led to the loss of 67 lives.

@ProjectConstitu - Project Constitution

 BREAKING: The NTSB just dropped the Blackhawk helicopter’s black box recordings from the deadly Washington, DC crash with a commercial jet—and it’s a jaw-dropper. Here’s what it tells us:  Altitude Chaos: The chopper’s altimeter was off—way off. Pilot read 300 feet, instructor saw 400, but the real number? 278 feet—well above the 200-foot ceiling. They were flying blind on bad data.  Missed Calls: Air traffic control screamed “pass behind the jet”—but the pilots didn’t hear it. The mic was keyed at the worst moment, drowning out the warning. Seconds later? Boom.  Last-Second Panic: The jet’s pilots tried to pull up—nose pitched up just before impact. Too late. The Blackhawk crew? No clue what hit them ‘til it did.  Night Vision Goggles: They were wearing them, but did they obscure the jet’s lights? Experts say it’s possible they locked onto the wrong target in DC’s crowded skies. This wasn’t just one mistake—it was a cascade of failures. 67 lives gone. NTSB says a prelim report’s coming soon, but this black box is already screaming: something was seriously broken that night. Share this—people need to know. Check out @Brian.Murray on Youtube for more great insight like this.

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The NTSB released the Blackhawk's flight recorder data, revealing that the crew likely used night vision goggles, which reduced their peripheral vision. There were altitude discrepancies noted between the pilot and instructor, but they were never discussed. The Blackhawk pilots also missed hearing "circling" in a transmission about the CRJ's location. Crucially, they cut off a transmission instructing them to "pass behind" the CRJ. The instructor stated that they had the traffic in sight and requested visual separation, relaying to the pilot that they should move left towards the river. At impact, the Blackhawk was level at 278 feet. The CRJ received a TCAS traffic warning, and the pilots made strong control inputs to avoid the collision. The NTSB will perform simulations to determine visibility.
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Speaker 0: The NTSB has finally released the contents of the Blackhawk's flight recorders, and it paints a very interesting picture. Not to step on the lead, but the Blackhawk didn't hear all the tower's radio transmissions. First, the NTSB confirmed that this was a check ride. They were doing a combination of an annual and night vision goggle qualification flight. The NTSB believes that due to the nature of this flight, they were using night vision goggles. If the pilots took the night vision goggles off, they're required to have a discussion amongst themselves that they're gonna go unaided. This discussion never happened on the cockpit voice recorder, leading the NTSB to believe that they had night vision goggles on during the accident. When wearing night vision goggles, a pilot's peripheral vision reduces from a 80 degrees down to 40. That makes it very difficult In this part of the flight, the helicopter is following Route 1 and Route 4 of the helicopter routes. The NTSB notes that while these are depicted on the charts, there's no defined boundaries. However, pilots are expected to stay under the maximum height limits. At the location of the collision, the helicopter should have been at 200 feet or below. But as we'll see later, there may have been other factors at play. The first interesting anomaly that happened on the Blackhawk's Hawk Foot voice recorder happened at eight forty three and forty eight seconds. That's approximately four minutes before the crash. The pilot flying said they were 300 feet, but their instructor said they were at 400. This could indicate that their altimeters were not set correctly or weren't synchronized between the left and right seat. Pilots primarily fly by using their barometric altitude. This works by measuring the air pressure around the aircraft to determine the plane's altitude. But in the real world, the barometric pressure can change, so pilots use an adjustment on their altimeter to correct for that. But if the pilot and the instructor had adjusted their altimeters incorrectly, they might have believed that they were different altitudes than they were or might have had a different view between the left and the right seat. The NTSB noted that there was never a discussion of these altitude discrepancies. They also noted that they weren't releasing granular altitude data at this time as they found other discrepancies in the recordings. However, they did note that the Blackhawk's radio altimeter did provide an accurate source of data. Another thing the NTSB couldn't do was cross reference that data with GPS information as the GPS information was not recorded on the flight data recorder. About two minutes later, the instructor noted that they were flying at about 300 feet. The pilot flying acknowledged saying they would descend down to 200. The next interesting fact that comes from the Blackhawk's cockpit voice recorder happens at 08:46 zero one or just under two minutes before the accident. At that moment, air traffic control calls out that the traffic is a CRJ circling to Runway 33. If our traffic is south of the world's greatest CRJ at 1,000 square feet from Runway 3. But the Blackhawk cockpit voice recorder does not hear the term circling. That means that even though the Blackhawk knew there was a CRJ, they did not know its location. But the most damning evidence from the Blackhawk's cockpit voice recorder happened seven seconds before the accident at eight forty seven and forty two seconds. At that time, the air traffic controller called the Blackhawk asking them to pass behind the CRJ. But the Blackhawk pilots keyed their mic before the transmission was done, blanking out the portion that said pass behind. Once again, they missed that crucial location information. Aircraft, including the CRJ and Blackhawk in this accident, use VHF transmissions to communicate between other aircraft and the ground. These radios use amplitude modulation. That's the same modulation used in AM radios in your car. This has the benefit of working over very long distances, but at the expense of clarity and readability. This also has the downside that only one person can be transmitting on the same frequency at any given time. Modern digital radios like those found in many police forces offer a very similar range but with dramatically increased clarity. Many also allow multiple stations to be transmitting at the same time. But we don't use those in aviation for fear of breaking backwards compatibility. The instructor then replied to the air traffic control saying that the traffic was in sight and requested visual separation. The aircraft's in sight, pressure's in sight. Separate. Off of the radio, the instructor relayed to the pilot flying that they believed ATC was asking them to move left towards the banks of the river. At the time of the accident, the Blackhawk's radio altimeter read 278 feet. However, as we noted earlier, this might not have been what the pilot saw on the altimeter in front of them. At the impact, the Blackhawk was flying nearly completely level with only point five degrees nose up pitch and a left roll of 1.6 degrees. From the data recovered, the NTSB notes there was no electronic warnings in the Blackhawk of the CRJ that was approaching. They also noted that the Blackhawk was not transmitting ADSB information and they were investigating for the cause. But the story is a little bit different from the CRJ cockpit. At 08:47 forty, around twenty seconds before the accident, they did get a TCAS warning calling out traffic traffic. This means that the CRJ was made aware of the traffic but wasn't given any traffic avoidance instructions because they were under 500 feet at the time. These traffic avoidance instructions are inhibited below a certain altitude to prevent the system from telling a plane to descend into the ground. Two seconds before the accident, the CRJ's radio altimeter reported that it was at 313 feet above ground. The CRJ was descending at 448 feet per minute or about seven and a half feet per second, but this does still leave about a 25 foot discrepancy between the two radio altimeters. Most terrifying in the CRJ data is that the pilots commanded strong control inputs indicating they saw the accident coming. At the time of the accident, the CRJ was at a nine degree nose up attitude and rolled 11 degrees to the left. The elevator on the CRJ was almost at its maximum nose up position. The pilots did everything they could to avoid it. The NTSB noted that they're gonna be performing simulations like the ones I do on this channel to see what the Blackhawk pilots may or may not have seen. They did note that the Blackhawk was equipped with an ADS B transmitter, but they don't know if it was turned off or if it was otherwise broken. They still have a lot of work to do, but this data sheds a lot of light on the accident.
ProjectConstitu
Posted - February 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Saved - February 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM

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@Breaking911 🚨BREAKING: The NTSB just dropped the Blackhawk helicopter’s black box recordings from the deadly Washington, DC crash and Here’s what it tells us: https://t.co/KQTZybumgF

@ProjectConstitu - Project Constitution

 BREAKING: The NTSB just dropped the Blackhawk helicopter’s black box recordings from the deadly Washington, DC crash with a commercial jet—and it’s a jaw-dropper. Here’s what it tells us:  Altitude Chaos: The chopper’s altimeter was off—way off. Pilot read 300 feet, instructor saw 400, but the real number? 278 feet—well above the 200-foot ceiling. They were flying blind on bad data.  Missed Calls: Air traffic control screamed “pass behind the jet”—but the pilots didn’t hear it. The mic was keyed at the worst moment, drowning out the warning. Seconds later? Boom.  Last-Second Panic: The jet’s pilots tried to pull up—nose pitched up just before impact. Too late. The Blackhawk crew? No clue what hit them ‘til it did.  Night Vision Goggles: They were wearing them, but did they obscure the jet’s lights? Experts say it’s possible they locked onto the wrong target in DC’s crowded skies. This wasn’t just one mistake—it was a cascade of failures. 67 lives gone. NTSB says a prelim report’s coming soon, but this black box is already screaming: something was seriously broken that night. Share this—people need to know. Check out @Brian.Murray on Youtube for more great insight like this.

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The NTSB released the Blackhawk's flight recorder data, revealing key details about the accident. The flight was a night vision goggle qualification, and the crew likely used them throughout the flight. The pilot and instructor had altitude discrepancies that were never discussed. ATC radioed traffic information about a CRJ, but the Blackhawk crew didn't hear the word "circling," masking the location of the CRJ. Seven seconds before impact, ATC instructed the Blackhawk to "pass behind" the CRJ, but the Blackhawk pilots cut off the transmission, missing the instruction. The instructor told the pilot to move left, towards the river. The Blackhawk's radio altimeter read 278 feet at impact. The CRJ received a TCAS traffic alert 20 seconds before the collision and made hard maneuvers. The CRJ was at 313 feet two seconds before impact and was climbing sharply.
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Speaker 0: The NTSB has finally released the contents of the Blackhawk's flight recorders, and it paints a very interesting picture. Not to step on the lead, but the Blackhawk didn't hear all the tower's radio transmissions. First, the NTSB confirmed that this was a check ride. They were doing a combination of an annual and night vision goggle qualification flight. The NTSB believes that due to the nature of this flight, they were using night vision goggles. If the pilots took the night vision goggles off, they're required to have a discussion amongst themselves that they're gonna go unaided. This discussion never happened on the cockpit voice recorder, leading the NTSB to believe that they had night vision goggles on during the accident. When wearing night vision goggles, a pilot's peripheral vision reduces from a 80 degrees down to 40. That makes it very difficult In this part of the flight, the helicopter is following Route 1 and Route 4 of the helicopter routes. The NTSB notes that while these are depicted on the charts, there's no defined boundaries. However, pilots are expected to stay under the maximum height limits. At the location of the collision, the helicopter should have been at 200 feet or below. But as we'll see later, there may have been other factors at play. The first interesting anomaly that happened on the Blackhawk's Hawk Foot voice recorder happened at eight forty three and forty eight seconds. That's approximately four minutes before the crash. The pilot flying said they were 300 feet, but their instructor said they were at 400. This could indicate that their altimeters were not set correctly or weren't synchronized between the left and right seat. Pilots primarily fly by using their barometric altitude. This works by measuring the air pressure around the aircraft to determine the plane's altitude. But in the real world, the barometric pressure can change, so pilots use an adjustment on their altimeter to correct for that. But if the pilot and the instructor had adjusted their altimeters incorrectly, they might have believed that they were different altitudes than they were or might have had a different view between the left and the right seat. The NTSB noted that there was never a discussion of these altitude discrepancies. They also noted that they weren't releasing granular altitude data at this time as they found other discrepancies in the recordings. However, they did note that the Blackhawk's radio altimeter did provide an accurate source of data. Another thing the NTSB couldn't do was cross reference that data with GPS information as the GPS information was not recorded on the flight data recorder. About two minutes later, the instructor noted that they were flying at about 300 feet. The pilot flying acknowledged saying they would descend down to 200. The next interesting fact that comes from the Blackhawk's cockpit voice recorder happens at 08:46 zero one or just under two minutes before the accident. At that moment, air traffic control calls out that the traffic is a CRJ circling to Runway 33. If our traffic is south of the world's greatest CRJ at 1,000 square feet from Runway 3. But the Blackhawk cockpit voice recorder does not hear the term circling. That means that even though the Blackhawk knew there was a CRJ, they did not know its location. But the most damning evidence from the Blackhawk's cockpit voice recorder happened seven seconds before the accident at eight forty seven and forty two seconds. At that time, the air traffic controller called the Blackhawk asking them to pass behind the CRJ. But the Blackhawk pilots keyed their mic before the transmission was done, blanking out the portion that said pass behind. Once again, they missed that crucial location information. Aircraft, including the CRJ and Blackhawk in this accident, use VHF transmissions to communicate between other aircraft and the ground. These radios use amplitude modulation. That's the same modulation used in AM radios in your car. This has the benefit of working over very long distances, but at the expense of clarity and readability. This also has the downside that only one person can be transmitting on the same frequency at any given time. Modern digital radios like those found in many police forces offer a very similar range but with dramatically increased clarity. Many also allow multiple stations to be transmitting at the same time. But we don't use those in aviation for fear of breaking backwards compatibility. The instructor then replied to the air traffic control saying that the traffic was in sight and requested visual separation. The aircraft's in sight, pressure's in sight. Separate. Off of the radio, the instructor relayed to the pilot flying that they believed ATC was asking them to move left towards the banks of the river. At the time of the accident, the Blackhawk's radio altimeter read 278 feet. However, as we noted earlier, this might not have been what the pilot saw on the altimeter in front of them. At the impact, the Blackhawk was flying nearly completely level with only point five degrees nose up pitch and a left roll of 1.6 degrees. From the data recovered, the NTSB notes there was no electronic warnings in the Blackhawk of the CRJ that was approaching. They also noted that the Blackhawk was not transmitting ADSB information and they were investigating for the cause. But the story is a little bit different from the CRJ cockpit. At 08:47 forty, around twenty seconds before the accident, they did get a TCAS warning calling out traffic traffic. This means that the CRJ was made aware of the traffic but wasn't given any traffic avoidance instructions because they were under 500 feet at the time. These traffic avoidance instructions are inhibited below a certain altitude to prevent the system from telling a plane to descend into the ground. Two seconds before the accident, the CRJ's radio altimeter reported that it was at 313 feet above ground. The CRJ was descending at 448 feet per minute or about seven and a half feet per second, but this does still leave about a 25 foot discrepancy between the two radio altimeters. Most terrifying in the CRJ data is that the pilots commanded strong control inputs indicating they saw the accident coming. At the time of the accident, the CRJ was at a nine degree nose up attitude and rolled 11 degrees to the left. The elevator on the CRJ was almost at its maximum nose up position. The pilots did everything they could to avoid it. The NTSB noted that they're gonna be performing simulations like the ones I do on this channel to see what the Blackhawk pilots may or may not have seen. They did note that the Blackhawk was equipped with an ADS B transmitter, but they don't know if it was turned off or if it was otherwise broken. They still have a lot of work to do, but this data sheds a lot of light on the accident.
MyLordBebo
Posted - April 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Saved - April 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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I’m reflecting on the tragic crash involving the female pilot who failed to heed warnings to turn left and avoid the passenger jet. It’s heartbreaking to think that this disaster was entirely avoidable, as shown in the new footage of the incident.

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

🇺🇸 The female pilot that crashed a black hawk helicopter into a passenger jet could have avoided killing dozens of people and herself, by just listening to what she was told. She literally was warned to turn left, to avoid the plane. She didn’t and crashed it I them. Shame. https://t.co/MlmYczoUl7

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

So, it was extremely avoidable.

@MyLordBebo - Lord Bebo

🇺🇸New footage of the plane and helicopter crash in Washington. That looks extremely avoidable https://t.co/9dMIABsuXi

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