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Black Hawk helicopter was on 'doomsday' practice mission before Washington DC crash with passenger plane, officials say

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Black Hawk helicopter was on 'doomsday' practice mission before Washington DC crash with passenger plane, officials sayThe Black Hawk helicopter which collided with a passenger plane above Washington DC was training for a hypothetical doomsday scenario at the time, according to US officials.
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News video: Washington Plane Crash Kills Many: Trump And VP Vance React To Reagan Airport Mid-Air Collision

Washington Plane Crash Kills Many: Trump And VP Vance React To Reagan Airport Mid-Air Collision 03:11

A mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342, inbound from Wichita, Kansas, and a Black Hawk helicopter occurred near Reagan National Airport Wednesday evening. The crash led both aircraft into the Potomac River. The plane had 60 passengers and four crew members on board. Rescue...

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Chilling Audio Reveals Final Moments of US Plane, Black Hawk Crash | Helicopter Crew Warned Twice? [Video]

Chilling Audio Reveals Final Moments of US Plane, Black Hawk Crash | Helicopter Crew Warned Twice?

Chilling new audio has surfaced, capturing the final moments before the tragic collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight over Washington, D.C. The recording reveals that the helicopter crew was alerted twice by air traffic control about the proximity of the passenger plane. Despite having ample time to avoid the collision, aviation experts suggest the crew may have been distracted by another aircraft in the vicinity. The crash, which claimed the lives of 64 people on the American Airlines flight and three soldiers aboard the helicopter, has raised serious questions about the crew's decision-making in the moments leading up to the deadly disaster. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Also Read Small Plane Carrying 6 Crashes In US' Philadelphia, Sparks Massive Fire; Multiple Casualties Feared :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/small-plane-crash-in-us-philadelphia-sparks-massive-fire-casualties-feared-4059203.html?ref=DMDesc Saddened By Loss Of Lives: PM Modi Offers Condolence Over US Plane Crash That Killed 67 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/saddened-by-loss-of-lives-pm-modi-offers-condolence-over-us-plane-crash-that-killed-67-4058231.html?ref=DMDesc Washington DC Plane Crash: Black Box From Aircraft Found As 28 Bodies Pulled Out From River :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/washington-dc-plane-crash-black-box-from-aircraft-found-as-28-bodies-pulled-out-from-river-4058179.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~GR.124~

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U.S Plane-Helicopter Collision| Army Confirms Capt. Rebecca Lobach Was Flying Black Hawk Helicopter [Video]

U.S Plane-Helicopter Collision| Army Confirms Capt. Rebecca Lobach Was Flying Black Hawk Helicopter

The U.S. Army has identified Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, 32, of Durham, North Carolina, as the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided mid-air with an American Airlines flight, killing 67 people in one of the deadliest air disasters in decades. Lobach, assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, had served since July 2019 and was a highly skilled pilot with over 450 flight hours. She had earned several commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. She was also a top 20% ROTC graduate and had previously served as a White House social aide under President Biden. #BlackHawkCrash #USPlaneCrash #USPlaneHelicopterCrash #RebeccaLobach #USArmy #MidAirCollision #AviationDisaster #AmericanAirlinesCrash #HelicopterTragedy #FlightSafety #MilitaryAviation #AirCrashInvestigation #PilotHero #AviationNews #BreakingNews #ArmyAviation #FlightTragedy Also Read US Plane With 60 Passengers Collides With Army Helicopter, Crashes Into Potomac River: Eyewitnesses Speak :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-plane-with-60-passengers-collides-with-army-helicopter-crashes-into-potomac-river-eyewitnesses-4057199.html?ref=DMDesc Washington D.C. Midair Collision: 64 on Board, Several Feared Dead :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/washington-d-c-midair-collision-64-on-board-several-feared-dead-4057153.html?ref=DMDesc Tourist Inflow To Elephanta Island Dwindles Day After Ferry Capsize :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/tourist-inflow-to-elephanta-island-dwindles-day-after-ferry-capsize-4020559.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.85~GR.121~

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Donald Trump Makes Chilling Revelation In US Plane Crash| ‘Black Hawk Was Flying Too High’ [Video]

Donald Trump Makes Chilling Revelation In US Plane Crash| ‘Black Hawk Was Flying Too High’

In a shocking revelation, former President Donald Trump has claimed that the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly mid-air crash near Washington, D.C., was "flying too high." Trump criticized the aircraft's altitude, suggesting that it was far above the 200-foot limit when the collision occurred with an American Airlines flight near Reagan Washington National Airport. His comments were made on Truth Social, as the incident continues to be investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Pentagon. The crash resulted in the deaths of over 60 people and has sparked a heated debate over aviation safety and regulations. TAGS #PlaneCrash #DCPlaneCrash #WashingtonPlaneCrash #PotomacPlaneCrash #DCAPlaneCrash #PlaneCrashHelicopter #HelicopterCrash #PlaneCrashToday #ReaganAirportCrash #WashingtonDCCrash #AviationSafety #PlaneCrashInvestigation #HelicopterPlaneCrash #AmericanAirlinesCrash #DCA Also Read Saddened By Loss Of Lives: PM Modi Offers Condolence Over US Plane Crash That Killed 67 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/saddened-by-loss-of-lives-pm-modi-offers-condolence-over-us-plane-crash-that-killed-67-4058231.html?ref=DMDesc Washington DC Plane Crash: Black Box From Aircraft Found As 28 Bodies Pulled Out From River :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/washington-dc-plane-crash-black-box-from-aircraft-found-as-28-bodies-pulled-out-from-river-4058179.html?ref=DMDesc Aerial Images Show Crashed Aircraft Section Floating In Potomac :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/aerial-images-show-crashed-aircraft-section-floating-in-potomac-4057207.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.336~GR.124~

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Washington Plane-Helicopter Crash Caught on Cam: Watch the Heart-Stopping Moment of the Collision [Video]

Washington Plane-Helicopter Crash Caught on Cam: Watch the Heart-Stopping Moment of the Collision

Newly surfaced CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment when a Washington-bound American Airlines plane collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. The devastating crash, which resulted in the tragic deaths of all 67 people on board, was captured in real-time as both aircraft plunged into the river. The footage shows the terrifying impact of the crash, which occurred near Reagan National Airport, and has now sparked widespread investigation into the cause. Watch the chilling footage that has left the world in shock. #WashingtonPlaneCrash #PlaneCrash #DCCrash #WashingtonDC #PotomacPlaneCrash #HelicopterCrash #PlaneHelicopterCollision #DCAirportCrash #WashingtonPlaneCrashUpdate #PotomacRiverCrash #PlaneCrashDC #HelicopterPlaneCrash #DCCrashUpdate #BreakingNews #PlaneCrashVideo Also Read Saddened By Loss Of Lives: PM Modi Offers Condolence Over US Plane Crash That Killed 67 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/saddened-by-loss-of-lives-pm-modi-offers-condolence-over-us-plane-crash-that-killed-67-4058231.html?ref=DMDesc Washington DC Plane Crash: Black Box From Aircraft Found As 28 Bodies Pulled Out From River :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/washington-dc-plane-crash-black-box-from-aircraft-found-as-28-bodies-pulled-out-from-river-4058179.html?ref=DMDesc Aerial Images Show Crashed Aircraft Section Floating In Potomac :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/aerial-images-show-crashed-aircraft-section-floating-in-potomac-4057207.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~

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Washington D.C. Plane Crash | Trump Mocks Journalist's Question On Visiting Plane Crash Site | Video [Video]

Washington D.C. Plane Crash | Trump Mocks Journalist's Question On Visiting Plane Crash Site | Video

During a White House briefing, President Donald Trump mocked a journalist's question about visiting the crash site of an American Airlines flight, quipping, "You want me to go swimming?" The remark sparked backlash, with many calling it insensitive. The crash, involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, killed all 67 on board. Trump later signed an aviation safety executive order, blaming DEI policies without evidence. While he confirmed plans to meet some victims' families, his response to the tragedy drew mixed reactions online. The NTSB continues its crash investigation. #Trump #AviationSafety #PlaneCrash #AmericanAirlines #BlackHawkCrash #FAA #NTSB #DEI #DiversityDebate #WhiteHouseBriefing #TrumpExecutiveOrder #AviationNews #USPolitics #BreakingNews #CrashInvestigation #SocialMediaReaction #TrumpMocking #PressBriefing #FederalPolicy #PublicBacklash Also Read Elon Musk Reportedly Living At DOGE Headquarters, Just Few Steps Away From White House :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/elon-musk-reportedly-living-at-doge-headquarters-just-few-steps-away-from-white-house-4058409.html?ref=DMDesc Saddened By Loss Of Lives: PM Modi Offers Condolence Over US Plane Crash That Killed 67 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/saddened-by-loss-of-lives-pm-modi-offers-condolence-over-us-plane-crash-that-killed-67-4058231.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Issues Stern Warning To BRICS If They Plan To Replace US Dollar With Rival Currency :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-issues-stern-warning-to-brics-if-they-plan-to-replace-us-dollar-with-rival-currency-011-4058207.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.346~HT.318~GR.125~

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Healey: UK to strengthen US security ties [Video]

Healey: UK to strengthen US security ties

Defence Secretary John Healey, in Washington DC, said the UK will “deepen and strengthen” security ties with its “closest security ally.” He welcomed US calls for Europe to “step up on Ukraine” and defence spending. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, described the US' relationship with the UK "stronger today than ever before" whilst meeting with Defence Secretary John Healey during a meeting in Washington DC. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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John Healey: We are on a path to peace [Video]

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Keir Starmer arrives back in London after US visit [Video]

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Sir Keir Starmer arrived back in London on Friday morning after a successful visit to Washington DC. The prime minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump was hailed a success as the possibility of a trade deal between the two nations was discussed. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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