Helicopter

Transportation safety officials suspect that the crew aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which tragically collided with a passenger jet outside Washington, D.C. last month, were using night vision goggles and possibly depended on flawed flight data just moments before the catastrophic crash. Initial examinations of voice recordings alongside data retrieved from the helicopter's black box have revealed a troubling scenario. The helicopter's pilot and instructor audibly communicated differing altitude readings seconds…

The recent midair tragedy near Reagan Washington National Airport has sent shockwaves through the nation, leading US authorities to impose restrictions on helicopter flights in the area. This decision follows a catastrophic collision involving an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter, resulting in the loss of 67 lives—a grim milestone marking the deadliest air disaster in the United States in two decades. In a significant development, investigators have successfully retrieved the black box from the…

In a recent series of statements, former US President Donald Trump made a significant claim regarding the tragic Black Hawk helicopter incident that resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals. According to Trump, the helicopter was operating at an altitude considerably higher than permitted, which he asserted contributed to the dreadful accident. His remarks seem to offer a new avenue for understanding the ongoing investigation into this unfortunate event. The Black Hawk, which was on a routine flight route over the Potomac…

The tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of Leicester City Football Club, has been ruled an accident, according to an inquest jury's findings. This catastrophic event unfolded soon after a match in October 2018, when the Thai billionaire’s personal helicopter took off from the King Power Stadium. In a matter of moments, it plummeted to the ground and erupted into flames, taking with it the lives of Vichai and four others. During the inquest held at Leicester City Hall, the jury…

In a dramatic turn of events, four Israeli soldiers who had been held captive in Gaza were finally liberated and transported via military helicopter to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, positioned in central Israel. Accompanied by their anxious parents, the moment was charged with emotion and relief, a culmination of nearly 477 days surrounded by uncertainty. The Israeli Ministry of Health promptly confirmed their safe arrival at the hospital, which had been preparing extensively for this emotional moment. Staff were on…

Ugandan Officers in Hot Water Over Helicopter Mishap in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - It seems that the storms aren't just in the air as three Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officers find themselves caught up in legal turbulence. Following the unfortunate helicopter crash in September 2024, these officers have been accused of negligence by a military court-martial. The ill-fated aircraft was tasked with shuttling troops from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia…

Mogadishu (AX) — an ominous September of 2024, where a helicopter's brief and eventful airborne jaunt in Somalia lands three senior Ugandan military officers in hot water. Much to the chagrin of those involved, what was supposed to be a routine sortie ended in a crash and a legal tailspin. The aircraft, nestled under the watchful gaze of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), met with adversity almost immediately after takeoff from Mogadishu. Miraculously, all four peacekeepers aboard, though shaken,…

On Monday, Ethiopia’s Defense Ministry firmly refuted rumors swirling around about a military helicopter accident near the northern city of Bahir Dar. They made it clear in a statement that there wasn't any mishap involving Ethiopian choppers, putting the kibosh on any flying mishaps tales out there. According to Borkena News, an online news source operating outside the country, Saturday brought forth claims accusing an Ethiopian Air Force helicopter of crashing in Bahir Dar. However, these articles were loose on details,…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Recently, whispers fluttered about on social media like a misinformed breeze, suggesting a military helicopter had met its demise in Bahir Dar. The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense quickly stepped in, waving away these tales as "groundless and misleading," according to a statement shared with the public. Apparently, the hullabaloo was nothing but a misunderstanding about routine maneuvers. The Ministry clarified that it was the Western Air Command just going about their regular training shenanigans on…

File Photo (RamHari Neupane - Anadolu Agency) An Ethiopian Air Force military helicopter met with disaster on Saturday in Bahir Dar, according to various news organizations. Details remain murky about whether this chopper carried military brass or government officials, revealed Borkena News. Questions loom large. The unfortunate event unfolded midday around Belay Zeleke International Airport, stationed in Bahir Dar—the core city of Amhara's lovely region. One worker at the airport mentioned to Meseret Media that the…