What to know about the NTSB, the agency investigating the DC plane crash
A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters.
NTSB releases timeline leading up to deadly plane crash near DCA using plane’s data
Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gave an update Saturday afternoon regarding the investigation into the deadly plane crash near Reagan National Airport (DCA) that happened earlier in the week.
DC plane crash: NTSB on air traffic control tower staffing, last-second communications
The NTSB says when the Jan. 29 collision between a passenger plane and helicopter occurred, the air traffic control tower had five persons on duty.
Who is Todd Inman? NTSB investigator breaks down and urges for change after DC plane crash
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member J. Todd Inman addressed the media regarding the DC Crash. Inman informed the media that he would be leading a thorough investigation to ensure that such a situation can be avoided in the future.
NTSB Has Interviewed Air-Traffic Controller at Reagan Airport Tower During Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has interviewed the air-traffic controller who was working at the time of the midair collision, board member Todd Inman said, adding that the interviews have been ongoing throughout the day.
NTSB reveals American Airlines pilot may have tried last-minute maneuver to avoid crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Saturday that the pilot of the American Airlines plane that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter earlier this week may have witnessed the incoming danger and tried to move the plane upward to avoid the crash.
Was the helicopter that collided with a plane flying too high? NTSB will 'figure it out'
The plane's altitude suggests the Army helicopter was flying above 200 feet − the maximum altitude for the route it was using ...
NTSB analyzing chopper-jet collision data; 3rd soldier identified
National Transportation Safety Board officials are analyzing flight data to determine the time and altitude of each aircraft ...
Philadelphia plane crash: NTSB searches for cockpit voice recorder, seeks debris reports
Investigators with the NTSB say they are searching for the cockpit voice recorder following the deadly Philadelphia plane ...
Medical jet was in the air for less than a minute before crash in Philadelphia: NTSB
Six people aboard a medical transport plane, along with one person on the ground, died in the fiery crash near a busy mall.
NTSB outlines timeline of events leading up to Flight 5432 crash with Army Black Hawk; questions remain
Out of the 42 bodies recovered so far, 38 have been positively identified. Unified Command has not yet released any names.
NTSB urges public not to ‘speculate’ on National Airport midair crash cause
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged the public not to “speculate” about the cause of the deadly midair ...
Black Hawk helicopter's altitude at issue; families of crash victims 'want answers'
Victims' families gathered near the site where a plane and copter collided and fell into the Potomac River. 'They are all ...
Pilots tried to pull passenger jet’s nose up within seconds of deadly DC helicopter collision, preliminary NTSB data shows
The American Airlines flight involved in the deadly collision with a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, DC, seemed to ...