High-Stakes Testimony: NTSB Chair to Address Deadly Crash

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy will testify before the Senate Commerce Committee about a mid-air collision involving an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet that resulted in 67 fatalities. The hearing will review preliminary findings with key aviation officials also summoned to participate.

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy is scheduled to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee on March 27, regarding the tragic mid-air collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet, which resulted in the deaths of 67 people.

The committee's aviation subcommittee is set to review the preliminary findings of the devastating crash that occurred on January 29. This hearing aims to shed light on the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.

In addition to Homendy, the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Chris Rocheleau, and Brigadier General Matthew Braman, director of Army Aviation, have been invited to provide their insights and expertise as the Senate seeks to unpack the events of this tragedy and explore necessary safety measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)