Slackline Crash: Family Seeks No-Fly Zones
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Family of Helicopter Crash Victims Push for Slackline Safety Rules
Following a fatal helicopter crash near Superior, Arizona, relatives of the victims are advocating for new safety measures, particularly no-fly zones over high slacklines. The crash, which occurred on January 2nd, was caused by a slackline stretched across a mountain valley, according to the National Transportation Safety Boards preliminary report. The victims included three young women and an experienced pilot, their uncle. The family is determined to honor their loved ones by pushing for immediate protections, rather than waiting for a full investigation, which could take one to two years. They are meeting with lawmakers in Arizona, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., along with aviation leaders, to make their case for temporary no-fly zones over high slacklines. The FAA has stated that it collaborates with investigators and acts on solid evidence, and the family is hopeful that their efforts will prevent future crashes and keep skies safer for everyone.
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