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Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

Compiled Sep 15

Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy · Photo: The Associated Press
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What happened

67 people died when an American Airlines jet from Wichita, Kansas, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over Washington, D.C.

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The detail

The crash occurred on Jan. 29, 2025, and is the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster since 2001.

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The detail

28 members of the figure skating community were among the victims.

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The detail

The FAA restricted helicopter traffic around Reagan National Airport after the crash.

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How it unfolded

Jan. 29, 2025: An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collide over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. · After the crash: The FAA restricts helicopter traffic around Reagan National Airport. · Earlier this year: A narrower Senate safety bill fails by one vote in the House after the military opposes it. · Last month: An airline jet is allowed to take off just as President Trump's helicopter was also taking off from the White House. · 595 days since the crash: Families have repeatedly traveled to Washington to push for reforms. · Tuesday: Victims' families, lawmakers and NTSB Chairwoman Homendy rally outside the Capitol demanding action.

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By the numbers

67 deaths · 28 figure skating community members · 33 safety recommendations · 595 days since the crash · Jan. 29, 2025 date of crash

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Still unresolved

Whether Congress can pass reform legislation before the midterm elections.

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