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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Military Personnel Suspicious Of DC Plane Crash: 'No Way A Black Hawk Hits A Plane...Pilots Are Top-Tier'

Scene of the devastating DC plane crash involving a Black Hawk helicopter and an airliner, claiming over 60 lives. (Credit: X / Simple Flying @simple_flying)

The call sign of the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the fatal crash with an American Airlines plane—which claimed the lives of more than 60 people—has sparked intrigue as the public searches for answers about the tragedy.

The Black Hawk carried the designation PAT 25, indicating priority air transport. This label is typically used for Army missions involving VIPs, such as transporting officials. However, the Army has confirmed that no officials were on board. According to Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin, the helicopter was carrying a standard crew of three soldiers.

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