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Deadly crash revives longstanding debate over regulation of skydiving planes
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The deadly Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 reignites calls for tighter federal regulation of skydiving flights. Safety advocates say the FAA has repeatedly rejected recommendations to tighten rules since 2008, while passenger flights under skydiving operations remain less regulated than commercial aviation. NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy emphasized that changes are needed after reviewing weekend wreckage. The 2019 Mokulele Hawaii crash, which killed 11, raised questions about pilot training and preparation. The NTSB typically issues a preliminary report within about 30 days, with a final report potentially taking up to two years.
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