Aerosoft's big V2 update of the CRJ is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Jan is going to give it a whirl.

The Bombardier CRJ700 is a small single-aisle jet that can be arranged with seating for up to 78 passengers. American Airlines says its version is set up to fit 65 passengers.

A significant issue may have stemmed from the military Blackhawk helicopter involved in the collision - the lack of the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) in military helicopters.