DC collision: NTSB provides update on Black Hawk data
The National Transport Safety Council (NTSB) issued an update on the investigation of the deadly Maidair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport in the capital last week.
The update guarantees an insightful look at the height of the Black Hawk helicopter and copy of the cockpit sound.
Why do it matter
The Botomac collision was the first fatal commercial accident in the United States since 2009, when a fan was crashed near Buffalo, New York, killing nearly 50 people.
The accidents of recent aircraft and close calls worldwide raised concerns about safety protocols, and at a press conference after the collapse last week, President Donald Trump wondered whether diversity, fairness and integration (Dei) might partially bear the accident near the National Reagan.
Trump also interrogated air traffic monitors and helicopters during press briefing.
What do you know
The accident included a SIKORSKY H-60 and American Airlines (AA) passenger plane. The plane was carrying 64 people on board and Black Hawk was carrying three soldiers. Fox 5 said that the 67 people had passed away and the remains of 65 victims were determined.
On Tuesday update, NTSB said that the broken plane recovery continues with the continued removal of the river.
“NTSB has also been provided with updated information that shows the DCA air control tower displayed by Potomac Tracon,” NTSB said in the update. “Tracon destroys information from multiple radar sensors and ADS-B data, providing the best air track data to control air traffic. This data showed that Black Hawk was 300 feet on the air traffic control at the time of collision. Close. This data to the nearest feet.
To collect additional information “to check data points from Black Hawk”, the helicopter will need to be removed from the river, says NTSB. This will happen later in the week.
NTSB says the maintenance papers and records of both helicopters and aircraft are reviewed by officials. Also, copies of the cockpit sound registrar for both roads are continuing, says NTSB.
In an e -mail message to Newsweek When asked about when the copies will be completed, and if they were shared with the audience, NTSB said: “We have no information to share it at this time.”

New York Times I previously reported last week that on a collision night, Black Hawk was very high and at least half a mile from the preserved track, citing the people who were briefed on the matter.
What people say
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngin, Republican, on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday: “This morning, we grieved as a society. 67 souls were lost – all with families, friends and dreams. We keep them in our hearts, through states and borders, and we collect to support each other. At this time of deep sadness, let’s wrap these families in sympathy, prayer and hope.”
The American army on Saturday, and linked to a press statement from the third soldier’s identifier: “Our deepest condolences go out to all families who are sad for the loss of their loved ones who were affected by this devastating accident. We continue to work with the families of our fallen soldiers and support continuous investigations.”
NTSB said in X before updating: “NTSB does not plan for any additional media surroundings in the scene in the collision of January 29 near DCA. NTSB needs additional information to check data points from Black Hawk. In order to get this information, Black Hawk must be recovered from the water will be provided later this week.
What happens after that
When the plane’s wreck is removed from the river, the parts will be moved to a safe site to check the debris layout, “says NTSB.