NTSB hearing reveals timeline of events in DC plane crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board recently conducted a three-day investigative hearing into the tragic midair collision that occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport back in January, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. The collision involved an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter during the passenger plane's descent for landing at DCA. The NTSB shared crucial details before the hearings, including a comprehensive timeline of communication and events leading up to the accident around 8:48 p.m. on January 29th. Key identifiers used in communications were PAT25 for the U.S. Army Blackhawk and PSA 5342 or Bluestreak 5342 for the American Airlines aircraft. The Blackhawk was on a routine test flight with the crew utilizing night vision goggles. While the transcripts outlined significant communication moments, they did not capture every radio exchange. The records detailed interactions between air traffic control, the U.S. Army helicopter, and the passenger plane as they approached the airport, ultimately underscoring the series of events that led to the tragic collision.
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