DIY map showing 3 degree Visual Glideslope Path Indicator (PAPI) from RWY33 and Helicopter Route 4 corridor.

This is all approximate obviously as Google Earth isn't exact, as is manually building KMLs, but it illustrates a major procedural issue.

Note: The investigation will determine the actual position of the aircraft at the time of the collision.

Methodology explain in the Alt Text.

#DC #JIA5342 #PAT25

@sethlombardy @TiconderogaNo1 Oh look, your post earlier. The helo not 200 feet below MSL, it's smack in the middle of the aircraft approach path. #PAT25