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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Funk

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

APTOPIX Washington Midair Collision - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., urged Congress and regulators Tuesday to do more now to prevent other families from being left clutching belongings and memories instead of their wives and children.

Several of the victims' families joined with top lawmakers and the head of the National Transportation Safety Board outside the U.S. Capitol to demand action, but it may be difficult for this Congress to pass anything ahead of the midterm elections. And lawmakers are still trying to draft a compromise bill that will combine elements of the competing proposals that previously passed the House and Senate.

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