Summary
Investigators found that an Army helicopter involved in a mid-air collision over Washington DC showed faulty altitude data, causing it to fly higher than planned. The collision resulted in the deaths of 64 passengers and crew from an American Airlines flight, along with three helicopter crew members.
Key Facts
- The Army helicopter had faulty altimeters, which are devices that show altitude.
- These altimeters showed errors between 80 feet and 130 feet too high.
- The crash happened on January 29 and caused 67 deaths, including passengers and crew.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting a three-day hearing to investigate.
- The first day of the hearing focused on the helicopter's altitude and navigation systems.
- A video animation was shown to demonstrate the helicopter and plane's path before the crash.
- Families of the victims attended the hearing, looking for answers about the crash.
