Press Releases

Washington, DC – Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) following the release of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report on the January 29^th accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH-60 Army helicopter:

“Today’s preliminary report from the NTSB is a critical step in our efforts to understand the tragic accident above the Potomac River in January.  While this is not the final report, we want to thank the NTSB for their tireless and thorough work on this investigation, their continued efforts on behalf of the families of the victims and the flying public, and the emergency safety recommendations they are issuing at this stage of their investigation.  Our committee is reviewing the report and the recommendations, and we will continue to act in a bipartisan manner to strengthen the safety of our aviation system.”