U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., requested that the Federal Aviation Administration provide detailed information on several recent commercial aircraft evacuations. In a letter dated Aug. 5 to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, Duckworth asked for information regarding the exact duration of each evacuation, the number of passengers who exited with carry-on bags and the age and ability profiles of those on board. Duckworth seeks a response by Aug. 12.

Duckworth told CBS News that “the FAA needs an evacuation standard that reflects the reality of flying today” and said “the American people deserve to know whether the FAA is taking this responsibility seriously and complying with the law.”

She also requested the study the agency was required to complete by May 16 under her provision in last

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