Families Demand Air Safety Reform | Charlotte News

Sixty-seven lives vanished in a catastrophic Washington D.C. air collision last January — including 28 figure skaters — and their families are now demanding urgent, sweeping safety reforms from Congress. While the FAA imposed temporary helicopter restrictions near Reagan National Airport, the NTSB says critical safety recommendations remain unaddressed, exposing dangerous gaps in air traffic control. Doug Lane, whose wife and son died in the crash, clings to personal mementos while urging lawmakers to act — not just advocate. Despite new rules like banning controllers from relying solely on pilots for avoidance, incidents continue — including a recent near-miss with President Trump’s helicopter. Families are frustrated by the slow pace, especially as technology like ADS-B In could have prevented the tragedy. Lawmakers race to reconcile House and Senate proposals before year’s end, with the NTSB chairwoman insisting: inaction is no longer acceptable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsoctv.com/news/national/families-67-who-died/XKL6JXXS2MYNFHTMXMAPGY76AQ/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75a15f6d1411415d Report issues to [email protected].