Black Hawk helicopter patrolling B.C.-U.S. border as part of security plan
The Black Hawk is part of a larger $1.3-billion plan by the federal government to bolster border security involving helicopters, drones and the deployment of nearly 10,000 front-line personnel.
Black Hawk Helicopter Had Crucial Safety System Turned Off During DC Crash
The black hawk helicopter involved in the deadly collision with an American Airlines jet over Washington, D.C. has a crucial safety system turned off at the time.
DC plane crash updates: Helicopter had advanced tracking system turned off, lawmaker says
so there was no compelling national security reason for ADS-B to be turned off," Cruz said after a briefing from the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA. He added that the helicopter had ...
Black Hawk helicopter in D.C. plane crash had a safety system off, senator says
Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Eagle flight over the Potomac River​ late last month was flying with a safety system turned off, Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters after a briefing from the FAA and NTSB.
Black Hawk helicopter had important safety system turned off during collision with American Airlines jet, senator says
Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz told reporters the Black Hawk helicopter had (ADS-B), which is permitted for military aircraft. “This was a training mission, so there was no compelling national security reason for ADS-B to be turned off,
DC plane crash updates: Probe makes progress as crews still search for helicopter parts
More than a week after the horrific helicopter-plane collision near Washington, salvage crews have recovered most of the wreckage.
Did Donald Trump’s firing of aviation officials make the DC crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say
Trump fired some top officials and ended DEI programs, but experts say it’s unlikely those actions affected the operations of ...
County: $20 million bill for Trump security will completely deplete special contingency fund
The county is expected to pay for another $25 million in PBSO overtime during the next 10 months for Trump security. Will the ...
Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying.
Blackhawk helicopter deployed to bolster B.C.-U.S. border security
The B.C. RCMP is deploying a Black Hawk helicopter to bolster its border surveillance and response capabilities. The ...
D.C. Plane Crash Raises Questions About Trump Aviation Personnel Changes
The plane crash at DCA raised questions about recent leadership changes within the federal agencies charged with regulating ...