Altitude discrepancies and pilot challenges emerge from Washington mid-air collision inquiry

Wreckage of PSA Airlines CRJ700

Source: United States Coast Guard

Investigators examining January’s fatal midair collision near Washington have questioned the Black Hawk’s altitude data, while the inquiry reveals challenges faced by army pilots transitioning between helicopter variants.

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