Reports have emerged on how a jet tried to land at the same airport where the American Eagle Flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Fox News reports that the jet had to circle around and make another approach after a helicopter entered its flight path.
According to the report, The Washington Post revealed that an audio recording from air traffic control captured the encounter, stating that Republic Airways Flight 4514 landed safely, as shown by flight tracking software.
“The Embraer E-175 was cleared to land at the airport’s Runway 19 and advised about a helicopter in its vicinity.
“It executed a go-around maneuver after its automated collision avoidance system ordered what’s known as a ‘resolution advisory’ to avoid nearby traffic.
“That put the aircraft out of proper alignment for landing but it was able to land safely several minutes later,” the report said.
Arogidigba Global Journal reported on Thursday that a U.S. military helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines jet carrying 64 people.
More than 64 people are feared dead, as responders have switched to a recovery effort.