Helicopter Crash Inquiry Reveals Key Pre-Flight Moment

This article from The New York Times, dated August 1, 2025, details an inquiry into a crash involving an Army helicopter near Washington D.C. on January 29th. It focuses on how the lives of three individuals intersected before the incident. Specifically, it highlights a moment during an annual flight evaluation where Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach was being instructed by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves. Eaves emphasized the critical importance of confirming and verifying procedures during emergencies to prevent fatal errors, a statement that now carries significant weight in light of the subsequent crash.