NTSB Chair Criticizes FAA for D.C. Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released troubling findings regarding last week’s helicopter crash in Washington, D.C., which resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals. NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for overlooking safety concerns. The NTSB has questioned officials from the FAA and U.S. Army about the series of […]
Experts inform NTSB that night vision goggles might have hindered helicopter pilots before their crash with a jet.
Experts informed the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday that the pilot of a U.S. Army helicopter, which collided with a Washington Airlines passenger jet in January, struggled to see the plane while using Night Vision goggles. These Army goggles particularly limited the pilot’s ability to spot aircraft colored lights. Additionally, they restricted the pilot’s […]
Army helicopter involved in fatal midair collision with plane in DC exceeded altitude limit, NTSB discovers
NTSB Hearing on Fatal DC Helicopter Crash Reveals Alarming Details A recently conducted survey by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) highlighted that the Army helicopter involved in a deadly collision with a commercial aircraft in Washington, D.C., back in January had inaccurate altitude readings. The NTSB commenced its hearing on Wednesday, delving into the […]
NTSB: Army helicopter was ‘beyond safe altitude’ in fatal D.C. airport crash in January
Investigation into January Air Collision Reveals Critical Altitude Data The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released findings regarding a fatal air collision in Washington, DC, from January 29, 2025. This incident involved a military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional flight arriving from Wichita, Kansas. Tragically, 64 people on the plane and […]
Families of Flight 5342 prepare for a tough few days as NTSB hearing approaches
WASHINGTON, DC (WAVY) – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to kick off a three-day investigative hearing on the airborne collision that took place on January 29, involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of 67 lives. “This is going to hit hard,” […]
NTSB looks into the tragic January plane crash in DC that resulted in 67 fatalities
NTSB to Hold Hearing on Fatal DC Plane Crash The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will conduct a three-day hearing regarding a tragic plane crash that occurred in Washington, DC, back in January. This incident involved an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. During the […]
Pilot in fatal crash attempted to avoid turtle on runway in North Carolina, NTSB discovers
Plane Crash in North Carolina Linked to Turtle Encounter Earlier this month, a small private plane in North Carolina met a tragic fate after the pilot attempted to avoid a turtle on the runway. This incident, which resulted in fatalities for all on board, occurred at Sugar Valley Airport. The pilot, flying a Universal Stinson […]
NTSB gives important alert for Boeing 737 Max engines due to bird strikes
NTSB Issues Emergency Safety Advisory for Boeing 737 Engines On Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released an emergency safety advisory concerning the engines of Boeing’s largest 737 model. This measure aims to prevent smoke from infiltrating the cockpit and cabin in certain situations. This advisory follows two incidents, including one involving a Southwest […]
NTSB releases important safety alert regarding specific Boeing and Airbus engines
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an emergency warning regarding potential smoke entering the cockpit and cabin of certain jet engines. This warning was prompted by concerns over the CFM International Leap-1B engine, and it also suggests evaluating the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1C engines. These engines are found in Boeing 737s and some Airbus […]
Scott Bloomquist passes away: Report on plane crash released by NTSB
Scott Bloomquist’s Death Classified as Suicide by NTSB This week, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) noted that the late dirt track racing icon Scott Bloomquist took his own life following a plane crash last August. Bloomquist, who was 60, died on August 16, 2024, when his small aircraft crashed into a […]