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Black Hawk Pilot's Missed Turn and Radio Issues Linked to Deadly DC Mid-Air Collision

  • Captain Rebecca Lobach of the US Army Black Hawk helicopter made two mistakes, including not following a directive to change course, leading to a deadly crash on January 29 that killed 67 people.
  • Investigators reported that a microphone malfunction may have obstructed crucial communications for the Black Hawk crew, leading to their inability to avoid the incoming passenger jet.
  • Jennifer Homendy from the US National Transportation Safety Board indicated that the incomplete message may have resulted in the Black Hawk crew being unaware of how to evade the collision.
  • The Black Hawk was reportedly flying higher than intended and had its tracking system switched off before the crash.
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diariolarepublica.ar broke the news in on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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