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Another Deadly Plane Collision Could Occur in D.C., Safety Official Warns, in Fight with Lawmakers Over Pending Bill
- NTSB warns a pending NDAA provision could create a significant safety risk for Washington, D.C. airspace.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy calls the proposed change a 'significant safety setback' for aviation around DC.
- Lawmakers say the NDAA provision would set a safety minimum and improve oversight for military flights near civilian airspace.
- Homendy argues the Army and other departments may not understand DC airspace complexities or conduct proper safety risk assessments.
- The dispute centers on whether military flights should use TCAS around DC, and if ADS-B must be used.
- The NDAA passed the House, with some senators seeking to remove the aviation language around Reagan National Airport.
- NTSB investigation cited safety problems around Reagan National Airport and warned about exemptions.
- The NDAA debate reflects a broader fight over aviation safety reforms after a 2025 DC area crash.
- Officials emphasize aviation safety as a shared priority while negotiating the NDAA provisions.
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