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Families of the 67 who died in the DC 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

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

  1. Jan. 29, 2025
    An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collide over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
  2. After the crash
    The FAA restricts helicopter traffic around Reagan National Airport.
  3. Earlier this year
    A narrower Senate safety bill fails by one vote in the House after the military opposes it.
  4. Last month
    An airline jet is allowed to take off just as President Trump's helicopter was also taking off from the White House.
  5. 595 days since the crash
    Families have repeatedly traveled to Washington to push for reforms.
  6. Tuesday
    Victims' 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.”

Doug Lane

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