The Army was one of 28 government agencies authorized to fly helicopters near Ronald Reagan National Airport before its Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet last week, killing 67. That constant helicopter traffic near such a busy airport is one of many aspects now under review by investigators.
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In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman, the director of Army aviation and a former UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, said crews train to fly at night with or without the goggles. Whether to wear them is the call of the pilot in command, but if they are worn, all three crew members will have them on.
A person familiar with that briefing said investigators did not confirm whether it was on or off. While military aircraft can turn ADS-B off in order to protect sensitive missions, it is supposed to be turned off only for limited circumstances. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to provide additional details about the private briefing.Braman said the Army’s 12th Battalion is part of one of 28 agencies who use the low-altitude helicopter routes around Reagan National Airport.
In addition, while any helicopter traveling on Route 4 — which runs along the Potomac River across from the airport — must adhere to the 200-foot altitude ceiling, there was no similar limitation in place for latitude.
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