Senator Ted Cruz revealed that the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, which enhances aircraft tracking, was turned off during a training mission when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet, resulting in 67 fatalities. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a briefing with the FAA and NTSB to discuss the incident, emphasizing the need for more evidence to determine the cause. Cruz's concerns highlight potential safety issues related to military flight protocols, particularly when technology that aids in collision avoidance is disabled during specific missions.
"When in use, the technology, called Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, broadcasts an aircraft's position, altitude and speed... It thus provides an extra safety layer to help prevent crashes."
"Mr. Cruz expressed concern that tracking technology for the Black Hawk was turned off during the training mission, raising questions about safety protocols in military aviation."
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