Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By JOSH FUNKFebruary 12, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Following a 2025 midair collision near Washington Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people, grieving families are urging Congress to enact aviation safety reforms. The collision involved an American Airlines passenger plane and an Army Blackhawk helicopter. The families' push for reform comes after a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing on the incident. The article includes images from the NTSB hearing, a memorial event honoring the victims, and the accident site on the Potomac River. The anniversary of the collision was marked in January 2026.

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