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

Families of 67 people killed in last year’s midair collision over Washington, D.C., urged Congress and regulators to push through reforms to prevent another tragedy. The crash involved an American Airlines jet from Wichita, Kansas, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission; all aboard died on Jan. 29, 2025, in what was described as the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster since 2001. The families joined top lawmakers and National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy outside the U.S. Capitol, though advocates warned it may be difficult for this Congress to act before midterms. FAA changes after earlier recommendations include traffic restrictions and controller rules, but the NTSB says it remains dissatisfied with the FAA’s response to a third of 33 recommendations.