The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight was on a routine training mission, traversing a known flight path used frequently by the Army's 12th Aviation Battalion. Military flight assessments, according to Jonathan Koziol, indicate that such flights are typically deemed low risk, considering factors like weather and mission objectives. Koziol noted that the flight corridor, known for its ease due to visual landmarks, should not have posed any significant issues. This incident raises questions about safety oversight in familiar airspaces especially during training operations.
The flight was along Route 4, a commonly used flight path, and "should not have been a problem," according to Jonathan Koziol, a retired Army aviator.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized that the flight was "routine" and conducted along a "standard" corridor, reinforcing its low risk assessment.
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