House Dems call on Pentagon to reduce air traffic near DCA after fatal crash
- On January 29, a regional jet collided with an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board the two aircraft.
- The crash claimed the lives of three young skaters and two coaches, leading to significant grieving in the community.
- A gala in Washington raised over $1.2 million for the victims' families.
- Sam Auxier stated that upcoming competitions will help families cope with grief while honoring those lost in the tragedy.
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House Democrats demand Pentagon, FAA contain air traffic around Reagan National
House Democrats called on the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration to make permanent changes to the "oversaturated" airspace around Reagan National Airport following the Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67.
House Dems call on Pentagon to reduce air traffic near DCA after fatal crash
Ten House Democrats called on the Pentagon to reduce air traffic near Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after a deadly January midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger plane killed all 67 people on board. The lower chamber Democrats, led by Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and…
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