New Details Emerge on Washington Plane Crash

washington - Investigations reveal possible causes of the tragic plane crash in Washington, with concerns over helicopter's altitude and previous incidents.

NTSB Investigates Black Boxes

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is analyzing the black boxes recovered from the crashed plane in Washington. The flight data and cockpit voice recordings are expected to provide more insights into the incident. The NTSB plans to release a detailed report within thirty days after examining the black boxes. A black box from the helicopter, also involved in the crash, is yet to be found.

According to The New York Times, the helicopter may have been flying at an excessive altitude and deviated from its designated flight path. This information is sourced from individuals familiar with the investigations but bound by confidentiality. An internal report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) indicates that the air traffic controller responsible for the helicopter was simultaneously giving instructions to departing and arriving aircraft, a responsibility typically divided between two controllers.

The collision between the plane and the helicopter resulted in a tragic event, leading to the presumed loss of all 67 occupants. Authorities have recovered 28 bodies so far. Notably, a peculiar incident involving a helicopter occurred the day before the crash, as reported by The Washington Post based on air traffic control recordings. The proximity of the helicopter forced an incoming plane to abort its landing, ensuring a safe outcome eventually.