Defense Bill Will Make D.C. Skies Less Safe, N.T.S.B. Chair Says
The New York Times • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board stated that a provision in the new defense bill could increase the risk of midair collisions near the Washington-area airport, site of a deadly crash in January that killed 67 people, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
36 days
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Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
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Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
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Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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