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Investigators Say Black Hawk Altitude Gauges May Have Been Inaccurate Prior to Deadly DC Airplane Collision
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the Black Hawk helicopter was at approximately 278 feet altitude at the time of the crash, ...
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Atmospheric Pressure
Many different factors affect the density of air. Most measurably, as altitude increases, air becomes less dense, decreasing atmospheric pressure. Standard altitude-pressure tables allow ...
Black Hawk helicopter’s altimeter may have been inaccurate, pilots may have missed some calls from control tower
A preliminary analysis of the flight data and voice recorder on board a Black Hawk helicopter leading up to the collision ...
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NTSB considering erroneous Black Hawk altimeter readings ahead of CRJ700 collision
Accident investigators are seeking to determine the accuracy of cockpit altimeter readings presented to pilots of the ...
The horrifying reason you should NEVER fly with a cold – or risk horror bleeds and permanent damage
IF you come down with a cough, sneezing or sniffles in the days before you’re due to travel, cancelling your flight can seem ...
Army helicopter, plane crash: NTSB gives investigation update
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on Friday into the investigation of the deadly Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines flight collision.