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'Extremely disappointing': Parent of pilot killed in midair collision on ROTOR Act failing

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February 27, 2026

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The families of 67 people killed in last year's midair collision over the Potomac River say they will keep fighting despite an aviation safety bill failing in Congress. The Pentagon abruptly pulled its support for the legislation this week. MS NOW Senior Transportation Reporter Josh Einiger has more details on the ROTOR Act. Sheri Lilley, the stepmother of American Airline First Officer Sam Lilley who was killed in the incident, joins Katy Tur to speak out about the bill and to share more about Sam.

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