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2025-02-06 20:38:31 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C4C928C25FB92CAED9140E8EFC1C0B1D329EDDD6B279F4AD2F403FA1D42A791F
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Original Note:
While the Black Hawk helicopter was not using ADS-B, it was still operating properly within the airspace: it was equipped with a Mode S transponder, which made it visible to air traffic controllers. https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2025/01/fact-check-military-helicopter-in-reagan-national-airport-crash-was-not-required-to-use-ads-b-transponder.html
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