Black Hawk Pilot Ignored Safety Briefing Minutes Before DC Crash: Report Reveals Fatal Mistake
A US military Black Hawk pilot failed to heed flight instructor instructions just seconds before colliding with a passenger plane over Washington, D.C., in January. The incident occurred during the helicopter's takeoff and landing procedures.
A report has found that the pilot of the US military's Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a civilian plane over Washington D.C. in January ignored flight instructor advice to change course just seconds before impact, contributing to the crash. The incident occurred on January 7th when the two aircraft met mid-air, resulting in significant damage and injuries. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, but preliminary findings suggest that pilot error was a key factor. The causes of the collision are still being studied, with safety experts pointing to a combination of human error and equipment failure.
