Pitch of American Airlines Jet Turned Upward Just Before Crash

American Airlines Flight 5342, a regional jet, was en route to Ronald Reagan National Airport when it made a last-minute upward turn, colliding with a military helicopter flying higher than authorized. The crash, which occurred over the Potomac River, resulted in the deadliest aviation accident in the U.S. in 25 years. Investigators are puzzled by discrepancies in radar data and are examining air traffic communications leading up to the tragic event.

Full Article