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Indictment ties ship operator to Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed six
politics13 days ago

Indictment ties ship operator to Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed six

Federal prosecutors charged the operator of the container ship M/V Dali and a shore-based supervisor with conspiracy, obstruction, and false statements over the Key Bridge collapse that killed six workers. The indictment alleges the ship used an improper flushing fuel pump that led to power outages, and that officials concealed its use from investigators, contributing to the disaster and delaying a safety response; civil claims and a multibillion-dollar bridge replacement project area ongoing.

Audio captures Frontier plane striking pedestrian on DEN runway
us-news17 days ago

Audio captures Frontier plane striking pedestrian on DEN runway

An audio recording from Denver International Airport captures a Frontier Airlines flight departing the runway after hitting a pedestrian who had jumped the perimeter fence onto the active runway; the pedestrian died, 12 others reported minor injuries, and the flight evacuated due to smoke with passengers guided back to the terminal; the runway reopened later as Frontier and the NTSB launch investigations.

Jet’s Landing Gear Clips Truck on the NJ Turnpike Near Newark
transportation21 days ago

Jet’s Landing Gear Clips Truck on the NJ Turnpike Near Newark

A United Airlines Boeing 767 landing at Newark Liberty International Airport clipped the top of a bread truck on the nearby NJ Turnpike, injuring the driver with minor cuts but causing no serious damage to the aircraft, which landed safely and carried passengers unharmed. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, and United has removed the crew from service while flight data and cockpit voice recorders are preserved.

United flight clips light pole during Newark approach; passengers unharmed, investigation begins
transportation22 days ago

United flight clips light pole during Newark approach; passengers unharmed, investigation begins

A United Airlines flight from Venice to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach, injuring a tractor-trailer driver but causing no injuries to passengers or crew. The aircraft sustained minor damage; operations resumed after inspection. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, and the crew has been removed from service pending safety reviews. Governor Mikie Sherrill and local authorities were briefed on the incident.

Pole strike on Newark approach injures Turnpike driver as United flight lands safely
transportation23 days ago

Pole strike on Newark approach injures Turnpike driver as United flight lands safely

A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, damaging the light post and a southbound tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike and injuring the truck driver, who was treated and released with minor injuries. The aircraft landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard; United said there were no onboard injuries and the plane sustained minor damage. Dashcam video shows glass breaking as the pole fragment hits the truck. FAA and NTSB are investigating; United has removed the crew from service and maintenance is evaluating the aircraft, with a preliminary NTSB report expected within about 30 days.

Work-vehicle crash at Metro Center injures 11; delays continue
transportation1 month ago

Work-vehicle crash at Metro Center injures 11; delays continue

An overnight collision at Metro Center where a work vehicle on the Silver Line hit a stationary train injured 11 people with non-life-threatening injuries. The NTSB is investigating; Metro says no signs of foul play or infrastructure issues. Expect significant delays on the Orange and Blue Lines with single-track service between McPherson Square and Smithsonian. Silver Line trains run between Ashburn and Clarendon. Riders heading to New Carrollton or Downtown Largo should use the Orange Line.

LaGuardia crash survivor credits pilots' quick actions with saving lives
world2 months ago

LaGuardia crash survivor credits pilots' quick actions with saving lives

At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Air Canada Express Flight 8646 collided with a fire truck during landing, killing the two pilots. A nurse passenger opened an emergency exit and helped others evacuate, attributing lives saved to the pilots’ swift braking. Investigators from the FAA and NTSB are examining possible causes, including radio issues, runway procedures, and human factors.

LaGuardia runway collision: jet strikes fire truck, killing pilots
national2 months ago

LaGuardia runway collision: jet strikes fire truck, killing pilots

A regional Air Canada Jazz Aviation jet collided with a ground fire truck on LaGuardia's runway during landing, killing the two pilots and injuring about 40 passengers and crew; the airport was shut down briefly and then reopened as the NTSB investigates. The fire truck was responding to a separate incident aboard another plane with a concerning odor, and a controller had been trying to stop the vehicle from crossing the runway. Two Port Authority employees in the truck were injured but not seriously. Officials noted the incident occurs amid broader air-travel disruptions tied to a federal funding shutdown, though it is too early to determine contributing factors.

Two pilots dead as LaGuardia runway collision with fire truck spurs investigation
local-news2 months ago

Two pilots dead as LaGuardia runway collision with fire truck spurs investigation

A Jazz Aviation-operated Air Canada Express plane collided with a Port Authority fire-rescue vehicle on a LaGuardia runway while the truck was responding to a separate incident; two pilots were killed and 41 people were hospitalized, mostly from the aircraft. One runway reopened the next day as hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed and the FAA kept a ground stop. The NTSB has launched a go team, with assistance from Canada's TSB and ALPA, to determine how the vehicle ended up on the runway and whether air traffic control clearance contributed to the tragedy.

Franklin-based business owners among four killed in Colorado plane crash as NTSB investigates
news3 months ago

Franklin-based business owners among four killed in Colorado plane crash as NTSB investigates

Four people, including Franklin, Tennessee–based auto shop owners Aaron Stokes and Austin Huskey, were killed when a small plane crashed into mountainous terrain near Emerald Mountain outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The victims also included Stokes’ son Jakson and nephew Colin. The flight originated in Nashville with a stop in Kansas City, and the NTSB is investigating the crash’s cause.