DC plane crash update: Army identifies helicopter pilot taking part in 'doomsday' training as black box recovered
✕ Close Disabled pilot speaks out after Trump blames diversity and inclusion for DC plane crash The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Army has identified the third pilot of the Black Hawk Helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet as Captain Rebecca M. Lobach, 28, from North Carolina. No one dreamed bigger or worked harder to achieve her goals.” The Army’s helicopter was performing “doomsday” training when it collided with the jet above Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, according to a new report. The military mission is known as "continuity of government" and "continuity of operations.” Meanwhile, three black boxes — one from the Black Hawk helicopter and two from the American Airlines jet — have been recovered from the wreckage in Washington D.C.’s Potomac River, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
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