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Victims' Families Urge Senate for Enhanced Aviation Safety

2/13/2026

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Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce urging passage of the ROTOR Act to mandate advanced location signal systems.
She noted the collision could have been avoided if ADS-B In had been on the Black Hawk and the jet.
Family members of victims echoed the call for action, prompting lawmakers to push for stronger safety measures.

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Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce urging passage of the ROTOR Act to mandate advanced location signal systems.
She noted the collision could have been avoided if ADS-B In had been on the Black Hawk and the jet.
Family members of victims echoed the call for action, prompting lawmakers to push for stronger safety measures.