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Familial Voices Demand Accountability After Deadly Midair Collision

Families of 67 victims of a midair collision in Washington, D.C., call for aviation safety reforms at a Senate hearing amid NTSB findings.

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  1. Families of DCA plane crash victims take fight to Washington

    The National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the incident is still ongoing, but the preliminary report highlighted over 15,000 close calls between helicopters and commercial aircraft near Ronald Reagan National Airport in just three years, with 85 incidents coming within 200 feet.

    Families of DCA plane crash victims take fight to Washington

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  2. FAA Chief After Deadly D.C. Collision: 'We Have to Do Better'

    Investigators have highlighted 85 close calls around Reagan airport in the three years before the crash that should have signaled a growing safety problem.

    FAA Chief After Deadly D.C. Collision: 'We Have to Do Better'

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Updated: Mar 27th, 2025, 10:44 PM ET

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During a Senate hearing, families of the victims from a deadly midair collision in January demanded accountability and swift action on aviation safety reforms. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed alarming statistics regarding near-miss incidents at Ronald Reagan National Airport, prompting discussions about the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight failures. The hearing emphasized the necessity for implementing advanced tracking systems and maintaining safe helicopter routes to prevent future tragedies. Families expressed deep frustration regarding the slow progress of safety measures post-crash and their commitment to ensuring that no other families suffer similar losses.

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