A California congressman calls on the FAA to strengthen helicopter safety standards in the wake of the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and 7 others.
earlier this week, the NTSB recommended equipping all helicopters with TAWS systems but the FAA has, since 2012, only required them for ambulance and other medical helicopters.
“The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 directed the FAA to include safety equipment, including TAWS, in helicopter and air ambulance operations,” the FAA said in a statement. “Many helicopter air ambulance operations are conducted at night and from unimproved and unfamiliar landing areas. By contrast, on-demand operations tend to occur in populated areas, relying on a robust network of routes and landing facilities.
NTSB investigators Adam Huray, right, and Carol Hogan examine wreckage as part of their investigation of the helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif. that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
“Safety has to be the top priority and the FAA should act to protect the public and prevent future tragedies like this,” Sherman told NBC News.NBC News has also reached out to the NTSB for comment.told reporters she couldn’t say whether having a TAWS system on board could have prevented Sunday’s crash.Bryant’s helicopter flew over Sherman’s district before it crashed in Calabasas while en route to Camarillo Airport in Ventura County.
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