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Victims' Families Demand Safety Changes in D.C. Airspace

12/11/2025

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Families of victims from the January 29 DCA mid-air collision urge Congress to amend Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
They say provisions do not improve visibility or coordination for military helicopters near commercial air traffic.
NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy criticized Section 373, warning it could roll back safety measures in D.C. airspace.
The families call for visibility standards and oppose national security waivers that could compromise safety.

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Families of victims from the January 29 DCA mid-air collision urge Congress to amend Section 373 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
They say provisions do not improve visibility or coordination for military helicopters near commercial air traffic.
NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy criticized Section 373, warning it could roll back safety measures in D.C. airspace.
The families call for visibility standards and oppose national security waivers that could compromise safety.