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Black Hawk Helicopter Vanishes, Army Halts Pentagon Flights

5/25/2025

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On May 1, a Black Hawk helicopter vanished from radar near the Pentagon, prompting two commercial flights to divert their landings. The Army revealed a misplaced antenna was to blame, igniting safety fears after a tragic January collision. In response, the Army has halted Pentagon flights and is working with the FAA to improve air traffic control systems.

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Story summary

On May 1, a Black Hawk helicopter vanished from radar near the Pentagon, prompting two commercial flights to divert their landings. The Army revealed a misplaced antenna was to blame, igniting safety fears after a tragic January collision. In response, the Army has halted Pentagon flights and is working with the FAA to improve air traffic control systems.