The Army helicopter appeared to be experiencing other issues with its communications and technology, according to safety ...

Military spokesman Ron McLendon II said the Army is joining an investigation into the crash headed by the National Transportation Security Board.

Describing something as a “Continuity of Government” operation is a blanket term. The helicopter unit out of Fort Belvoir ...

The Army pilots were juggling dark skies, low altitude, a busy airspace and a cockpit without certain traffic detectors ...

The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American ... active air defense, or presidential transport helicopter missions are allowed to enter the area. The collision was the deadliest ...

The helicopter is a “utility tactical transport” aircraft — used for ... part of its fleet for the next three decades. The Black Hawk that collided with American Eagle Flight 5342 was ...

The U.S. army began using the helicopters in 1979 for transport and they have been modified for new missions and roles over the years. Buying a Black Hawk costs between $7 million and $25 million ...