A life in brief
Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
Compiled Sep 15

67 people died when an American Airlines jet from Wichita, Kansas, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over Washington, D.C.
- Jan. 29, 2025An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collide over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
- After the crashThe FAA restricts helicopter traffic around Reagan National Airport.
- Earlier this yearA narrower Senate safety bill fails by one vote in the House after the military opposes it.
- Last monthAn 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 crashFamilies have repeatedly traveled to Washington to push for reforms.
- TuesdayVictims' families, lawmakers and NTSB Chairwoman Homendy rally outside the Capitol demanding action.
“We need the people with the power to turn this tragedy into change to do theirs and to finish it.”

