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January 27, 2026

DC midair collision victim families push aviation safety reforms one year on

Families of the 67 people killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River say regulators have taken steps to improve aviation safety since the crash one year ago, though they argue additional changes are still needed.

DC midair collision victim families push aviation safety reforms one year on

TL;DR

  • Families of the 67 victims of a Potomac River midair collision believe aviation safety has seen improvements in the past year.
  • They argue that additional changes are still necessary to prevent future tragedies.
  • The collision, which occurred on January 29, 2025, involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
  • This incident was the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years.
  • The NTSB is preparing to vote on the probable cause and safety recommendations for the crash.
  • Families view the anniversary as a critical point to assess momentum for lasting aviation reform.
  • One victim, Sam Lilley, was the 28-year-old first officer on the CRJ-700 for PSA Airways.

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