DC Plane Crash Investigation Quiz

What was the cause of the midair collision near Washington, DC?

• A commercial jet collided with a private aircraft.

• A drone collided with a passenger plane.

• A weather balloon collided with a military aircraft.

• A US military Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane.

How many people were killed in the collision?

• 45

• 67

• 89

• 102

Which organization is leading the investigation into the collision?

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

What technology is being questioned in the Black Hawk helicopter?

• GPS

• Satellite communication

• ADS-B advanced surveillance technology

• Radar

What is the FAA doing in response to the collision?

• Increasing the number of flights at Reagan National Airport

• Building a new runway at Reagan National Airport

• Suspending all flights nationwide

• Reviewing other airports with high volumes of mixed helicopter and airplane traffic

What is the altitude discrepancy related to the Black Hawk helicopter?

• The helicopter was flying at 400 feet according to radar readings.

• The helicopter was flying at 300 feet according to Potomac TRACON data.

• The helicopter was flying at 100 feet.

• The helicopter was flying at 500 feet.

What is the FAA's response to the collision in terms of air traffic?

• Diverting all flights to another airport

• Closing the airport indefinitely

• Increasing the number of flights per hour

• Reducing the aircraft arrival rate at Reagan National Airport

What is the NTSB's next step in the investigation?

• Interviewing passengers from the flight

• Releasing a final report immediately

• Conducting a full wreckage layout and examination

• Reconstructing the aircraft

What is the significance of the ADS-B technology in the investigation?

• It broadcasts information about an aircraft’s location and speed.

• It is a communication tool for passengers.

• It provides real-time weather updates.

• It is used for in-flight entertainment.

What is the expected timeline for the NTSB's preliminary report?

• Within a year

• Within 6 months

• Within 30 days

• Within 7 days