Both men are accused of making an unauthorized copy of Airports Authority records, though officials did not specify how the footage was obtained or distributed.
The leaked video, which aired on CNN according to reports, captured the moment a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 jet during a nighttime training mission.
The crash resulted in 67 fatalities, including three Army soldiers aboard the helicopter.
Video of Washington DC plane-helicopter crash
An American Airlines plane collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night over the Potomac River in Washington DC. Earth cam captured the collision.
What we don’t know:
The MWAA and law enforcement officials have not provided further details on whether additional individuals could face charges as the investigation continues. It’s also unclear whether the employees sold the video to CNN or handed it over for free.
The Source: The information in this report comes from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
