Posted on Feb 8, 2025
Key Safety System Off in Army Helicopter That Collided With Plane: Senator
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A key safety system was off in the U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a plane near Washington in January, a senator said on Feb. 6.
The Black Hawk helicopter had turned off its automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B), an advanced surveillance technology to track aircraft location, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told reporters after a briefing with officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“This was a training mission, so there was no compelling national security reason for ADS-B to be turned off,” said Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee.
The Black Hawk helicopter had turned off its automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B), an advanced surveillance technology to track aircraft location, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told reporters after a briefing with officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
“This was a training mission, so there was no compelling national security reason for ADS-B to be turned off,” said Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee.
Key Safety System Off in Army Helicopter That Collided With Plane: Senator
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
One More Thing Which Will Be On The Minds Of The NTSB Investigating Team.
Perhaps Is Should Be Automatically Engaged When The Engine Starts Up , Or At Least A Flashing Red Light Would Turn On Automatically.
Perhaps Is Should Be Automatically Engaged When The Engine Starts Up , Or At Least A Flashing Red Light Would Turn On Automatically.
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