Man waiting for his wife

Man waiting for his wife at Reagan National Airport shows a reporter the final

texts with his wife before the plane with 60 on board went down

Black hawk helicopters can fly without a pilot on board.

Blackhawks have all the following:

1. Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS) – Some military helicopters, including Black Hawks, can be equipped with TAWS, which helps pilots avoid flying into terrain, particularly in low visibility conditions.
2. Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) – This is an infrared or other imaging technology that helps improve the pilot’s vision during night flights or in poor visibility, which can help in avoiding obstacles.
3. Obstacle Detection and Warning Systems (ODWS) – These can help detect and warn of obstacles in the helicopter’s flight path, especially in hover or low-altitude situations.
4. Radar – Some variants of the Black Hawk are equipped with radar systems that can help with navigation and obstacle detection, although these are typically for weather avoidance and navigation rather than anti-collision