Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before DC plane crash
Summary
Senators are trying to change a defense bill because it could undo safety improvements made after a deadly crash between a plane and an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. This bill might allow military helicopters to fly without key safety systems, which concerns crash investigators and victims' families. Senators are proposing different amendments to improve safety, but it is uncertain if these changes will be made.Key Facts
- A collision in Washington, D.C., between a plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.
- The current defense bill might undo safety reforms put in place after this crash.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and victims' families are worried about safety if the bill passes.
- Two senators want to change the bill to include stronger safety measures.
- The bill as it stands would let military helicopters fly without using a system called ADS-B to show their location.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said the bill is a risk to public safety.
- Pilot and flight attendant unions also criticized the bill for ignoring safety advice.
- Some military helicopters previously did not use ADS-B due to security concerns.
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