US EditionNTSB investigates altitude data of Black Hawk helicopter in deadly midair collision
- An Army helicopter was flying at about 300 feet during a midair collision with American Airlines Flight 5342, which killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
- The helicopter was not allowed to fly above 200 feet in its dedicated route, as stated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Conflicting altitude data from the airport tower and flight data recorder is under investigation, as noted by NTSB board member J. Todd Inman.
- Both the NTSB and the Army are conducting investigations, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days, as mentioned by NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy.
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