{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-following-ntsb-hearing-january-midair-collision", "Davids Statement Following NTSB Hearing on January Midair Collision", "2025-08-04", "2025", "2025-08", "Democrat", "House", "KS", "Sharice Davids", "D000629", "davids.house.gov", "davids", "https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, following the conclusion of last week\u2019s National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) three-day investigative hearing into the tragic January midair collision between Flight 5342 from ICT to DCA with a military helicopter, Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m grateful to the National Transportation Safety Board for their thorough, transparent, and thoughtful work,\u201d said Davids. \u201cTheir diligence and professionalism reflect the seriousness of the midair collision that took 67 lives and the importance of ensuring our skies are safe for everyone \u2014 whether in commercial, general, or military aviation. With so many Kansas families connected to the aviation industry \u2014 through jobs, training, and innovation \u2014 we know firsthand how vital air safety is to our economy and our communities. I look forward to reviewing the findings and recommendations that come from this hearing and will continue working with both parties in Congress to support aviation safety and oversight.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe public hearing examined airspace classification, pilot training, collision avoidance technology, and safety management systems in the wake of the Jan. 29, 2025, collision between a PSA Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that claimed 67 lives.\n\nSince the January 29, 2025 collision that claimed 67 lives, Davids has taken several steps to improve aviation safety:\n\nMet with the victims\u2019 families in Wichita and pledged to be a voice for transparency and reform in the investigation.\n\nPressed FAA and NTSB experts in a U.S. Transportation & Infrastructure Committee hearing on air traffic controller shortages and safety protocols.\n\nToured the Olathe Air Traffic Control Center to highlight critical staffing needs and renew her call for increased investments in aviation safety infrastructure.\n\nResponded to initial NTSB recommendations with a commitment to act on any legislative fixes needed to keep passengers and crew safe.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:57:50Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://davids.house.gov/media/press-releases/davids-statement-following-ntsb-hearing-january-midair-collision"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0598890949040651, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}