Newly released radar data indicates that an Army helicopter was at about 300 feet during its fatal midair collision with American Airlines Flight 5342, which resulted in the deaths of all 67 passengers aboard both aircraft. The helicopter was training in a route limited to 200 feet, leading to a suspension of similar operations by the Federal Aviation Administration. The NTSB is still gathering data on the helicopter's position, and confusion over conflicting altitude readings from air traffic control and the flight data recorder complicates the investigation.
The newly released ground-based radar data suggests the Army helicopter was flying at approximately 300 feet at the time of its collision with American Airlines Flight 5342.
The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk was engaged in a training mission, violating FAA restrictions that prohibit flying above 200 feet in the designated route.
The discrepancy in altitude information from various sources contradicts what controllers reported, complicating the investigation into the aircraft collision.
The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board is ongoing, with retrieval of the helicopter wreckage expected next week.
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