Helicopter-Jet Collision in Controlled Airspace
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Washington DC plane crash: Plane experts query how collision happened in 'most controlled airspace'
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In world's 'most controlled airspace', how could crash happen? US Army Black Hawk helicopter with a crew of three collided with passenger plane.
Both aircraft were sent careering into icy Potomac River on Wednesday night .
Airspace over the US capital sees hundreds of civilian and military flights every day.
Experts agree both aircraft would have been in direct contact with civil air traffic control.
Aviation expert Neil Hansford said the collision raises questions for US aviation authorities.
He said it wouldn't happen in Europe or Australia because there are tighter rules governing flight paths.
Another factor in the tragedy is the lower speed the jet was flying at because it was coming in to land.
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