Army report cites radio and ADS‑B issues in DCA Black Hawk midair collision
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The U.S. Army investigation identified broken radio transmissions that prevented the Black Hawk crew from receiving critical traffic information and found the helicopter’s ADS‑B Out equipment was improperly configured and not transmitting position data.
The report said the inability to hear clear radio transmissions directly contributed to the accident, matching the NTSB’s findings, and noted the Army had not adequately tracked near‑misses or coordinated with the FAA to identify recurring hazards around Washington. It also stated the helicopter route could provide as little as 75 feet of vertical separation from aircraft approaching Reagan National’s secondary runway, and that the Army inspected 3,585 helicopters for ADS‑B configuration issues while introducing recurring inspections, expanding training on fixed‑wing approach and departure paths at the airport, and pursuing an agreement to share safety data with the FAA.