Night vision goggles amplify available light or detect infrared radiation, allowing clear vision even in near-total darkness.

The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would’ve had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles.

Aviation experts say night vision goggles may have created some difficulties for the pilots on an Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in January. For example, the goggles would have ...

Aviation experts said the goggles may have created viewing difficulties for the pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a jet in January.

Night vision goggles may have created viewing difficulties for the pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet.

The goggles also limited the pilots' peripheral vision as they flew near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Night-vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before DCA crash, experts say Experts said one challenge for the Army helicopter pilots was distinguishing the plane from lights on the ...

Spotlight-enhanced night vision uses powerful built-in LEDs or floodlights to light up the scene, letting the camera record full-color video no matter how dark it is.

Aviation experts say night vision goggles may have created some difficulties for the pilots on an Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in January.