The investigation into the midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., is ongoing. Initial audio and radar analysis show busy air traffic as the two aircraft approached each other. Tragically, the incident resulted in 67 casualties, including members of the U.S. Figure Skating team. Air traffic controllers were directing multiple planes during this time, and factors like night vision goggles on the helicopter crew may have affected visibility, as they attempted to navigate the crowded airspace in dark conditions.
Minutes before the collision, controllers are heard directing multiple planes, including the Black Hawk and an American Airlines regional jet, in busy air traffic.
The conditions were dark but clear during the crash, and the Black Hawk helicopter crew was using night vision goggles, impacting visibility.
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