Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
The bill would cut 30 flight slots over five years and limit hourly arrivals after the crash killed 67 people.
- Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduced the DCA Air Safety Act on Thursday, proposing flight caps at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport following the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the deadly 2025 crash over the Potomac River.
- On Jan. 29, 2025, an American Airlines Bombardier jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair, killing 67 people; the NTSB investigation found one air traffic controller managed 29 aircraft during an 18-minute period.
- The bill limits the Airport Arrival Rate to no more than 28 aircraft per 60-minute period and removes 30 flight slots over five years; within 180 days, the Federal Aviation Administration must set limits for each 30-minute period.
- Families of victims gathered on Capitol Hill on Tuesday alongside National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy, who emphasized the FAA must address 33 safety recommendations the agency has made.
- Recent near-misses, including an incident involving President Donald Trump's helicopter last month, highlight persistent risks at the airport, prompting supporters to argue Congress must act before another tragedy occurs.
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The loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., urged Congress and regulators Tuesday to do more now to prevent other families from being left clutching belongings and memories instead of their wives [...]
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The loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., urged Congress and regulators...
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Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
The loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators.
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