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Black Hawk Helicopter: The Military’s Trusted Workhorse Explained

What Are Black Hawk Helicopters and How Are They Used?

by pinkfloyd
January 31, 2025
in Aviation, Search and Rescue Operations, Transfortation Public Safety, Transportation
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Black Hawk Helicopter Crash: What We Know So Far - Brandon Giles / U.S. Coast Guard via Getty Images

Black Hawk Helicopter Collision: Investigating the D.C. Tragedy - Brandon Giles / U.S. Coast Guard via Getty Images

What Are Black Hawk Helicopters and How Are They Used?

Understanding the Aircraft Involved in the D.C. Crash

A tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has brought renewed attention to the UH-60 Black Hawk, the military helicopter involved in the crash that claimed 67 lives.

What Is the Black Hawk Helicopter?

The UH-60 Black Hawk is a “utility tactical transport“ helicopter, widely regarded as the workhorse of the U.S. Army. It has been a key part of military air operations for over four decades, serving in:

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Air assault missions
Troop and cargo transport
Medical evacuations
Disaster relief efforts

Introduced in 1979, the Sikorsky-manufactured Black Hawk is known for its reliability, survivability, and versatility in both combat and peacetime operations. More than 5,000 Black Hawks have been built and used in 36 countries, and the Army expects them to remain in service for at least the next 30 years.

Details of the D.C. Black Hawk Crash

The Black Hawk involved in the Washington, D.C. collision belonged to Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, based at Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. It was conducting a routine training mission when it collided with American Eagle Flight 5342, killing all onboard.

Experienced Crew on Board

Military officials confirmed that the Black Hawk’s crew was highly experienced, including an instructor pilot with over 1,000 flight hours. The flight was part of an annual night-time evaluation of the pilot’s capabilities.

According to retired Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, video footage suggests that the Black Hawk did not change course, speed, or altitude before the crash, possibly indicating that the crew was unaware of the jet in its path.

Gaub also noted a reduced number of crew chiefs on board for the mission—only one instead of the usual three—which may have impacted the crew’s ability to spot other aircraft at night.

Ongoing Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the cause of the collision. Officials have not yet determined whether pilot error, mechanical failure, or miscommunication played a role.

Previous Black Hawk Crashes and Safety Record

The Black Hawk is generally considered a safe and reliable aircraft, but it has been involved in past accidents.

March 2023: Two Black Hawks from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, collided during a training exercise, killing nine soldiers.
April 2023: Two AH-64 Apache helicopters crashed in Alaska, leading to another deadly incident.

Following these crashes, the U.S. Army temporarily grounded all aircraft (except for critical missions) to review safety procedures.

How Safe Are Black Hawk Helicopters?

A Military.com review of Black Hawk crashes found that 60 people had died in training incidents over the past decade. However, it also noted that:

Black Hawks have fewer fatal incidents compared to other helicopters, including the AH-64 Apache and CH-47 Chinook.
The aircraft has one of the lowest accident rates in the Army fleet relative to flight hours.

What’s Next?

The NTSB investigation will seek to determine what went wrong in the D.C. collision and whether additional safety measures are needed to prevent future tragedies. The Army will likely review training protocols, crew requirements, and air traffic coordination procedures following this fatal crash.

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pinkfloyd

pinkfloyd

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