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New video emerges of D.C. midair plane crash

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The National Transportation Safety Board hearing on the Washington, D.C., midair collision is continuing Thursday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave breaks down the new details that have emerged about the probe.

Breakdown
  • NTSB criticises the FAA and Army for years of missed warning signs and unaddressed close calls at the airport.
  • A new video and hearing provide the clearest view yet of the midair collision, which killed 67 people. 14s
  • Investigators found the helicopter was flying higher than allowed, possibly due to inaccurate altimeter readings. 1m 12s
  • The Army confirmed flight tracking technology was turned off on the helicopter; new legislation seeks to change this. 1m 45s
  • Despite prior recommendations, the helicopter flight path was not moved away from the airport, and many close calls had occurred previously. 2m 50s
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