helicopter was supposed to be at or below 200’. Collision likely occurred at 350-400’
Published tower frequencies for Helo’s 134.35, Fixed wing 119.1. Hegseth has already stated that the helicopter was not at the correct altitude.
The helicopter DC charted routings are incredibly complicated.
Also mention of last minute change of runway for the RJ, although anyone who has been to DCA even one time should be prepared for that. Landing on 33 allows the tower to clear an airplane for takeoff on 36 as soon as the landing airplane is thru the intersection.
That particular Helo route is completely unacceptable from a safety standpoint. The person(s) who signed off on that route should be fired…