U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat, said Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has been understaffed for months.

The deadly plane and helicopter collision outside of Washington D.C. which claimed the lives of 67 people has officials highlighting aviation safety.

The United States' streak of more than 15 years without a major fatal airline crash came to a shocking end this week.

Understaffing, poor working conditions and outdated technology have for years strained the system that keeps planes from ...