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US investigators say Alaska plane was overweight for icy conditions in crash that killed 10

The National Transportation Safety Board says a commuter plane that crashed on sea ice off Alaska and killed all 10 people on board was half a ton overweight for the known or possible weather conditions in the area

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NTSB calls for ending risky helicopter route near Reagan National - Roll Call

NTSB calls for ending risky helicopter route near Reagan National - Roll Call

The National Transportation Safety Board issued “urgent recommendations” after finding thousands of close passes near Washington's airport.

Medical jet’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash

Medical jet’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash

The National Transportation Safety Board says a cockpit voice recorder was not working on a medical transport plane that crashed in Philadelphia in January and likely had not been working for several years

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Plane crashes have people freaked out – but here’s what US data for 2025 shows

This year’s 16 fatal accidents fall below average rate of 20 per month, yet recent crashes were US’s deadliest in a decade

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How Many Planes Have Crashed In 2025: Delta Plane Crash In Toronto Added To List

In 2025, there is a concerning increase in plane crashes, including a recent Delta incident in Toronto. Investigations are currently underway.

International Business Times UK

What is known about the deadly January air crash between a passenger jet and U.S. Army helicopter

Last month, an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided as the plane prepared to land at Washington D

The Independent UK

NTSB Has 'High Level of Confidence' It Will Get 'Full Download' From Flight Data Recorder Recovered From DC Crash

NTSB announced investigators have successfully recovered critical flight records from the fatal crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and passenger plane.

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‘Black box’ from helicopter involved in Washington plane crash recovered

‘Black box’ from helicopter involved in Washington plane crash recovered

Flight data and cockpit voice recorder ‘in good condition’ despite collision with American Airlines jet, official says

The Guardian - US

Pilot Famed For Miracle Hudson Landing Praised For Theory On Why DC Plane Crash Happened

Pilot Famed For Miracle Hudson Landing Praised For Theory On Why DC Plane Crash Happened

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River in 2009, weighed in on the D.C. plane crash. The post Pilot Famed For Miracle Hudson Landing Praised For Theory On Why DC Plane Crash Happened first appeared on Bored Panda.

Black Boxes Recovered From American Airlines Plane Crash

Black Boxes Recovered From American Airlines Plane Crash

Learn how the recovery of black boxes from the American Airlines crash will aid in investigating the incident and improving aviation safety measures.

NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

Watch: NTSB holds press conference after Washington DC plane crash kills 67

Watch: NTSB holds press conference after Washington DC plane crash kills 67

Watch again as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Thursday (30 January) after 67 people were killed in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

The Independent UK

Reagan airport faced warnings over its packed airspace for years. More flights were approved anyway

Reagan airport faced warnings over its packed airspace for years. More flights were approved anyway

‘We’ve been pretty plain about our [safety] concerns, but it isn’t a good time to speculate right now,’ Senator Tim Kaine said Thursday

The Independent UK

PHOTOS: Mangled Remains Seen In Potomac River After Passenger Jet And Black Hawk Helicopter Collide

PHOTOS: Mangled Remains Seen In Potomac River After Passenger Jet And Black Hawk Helicopter Collide

Emergency crews responded to a fatal aircraft collision involving an American Airlines passenger jet and Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

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Aviation Experts Shocked After American Airlines Plane Collision With Helicopter: 'Investigators Have Their Work Cut Out For Them'

Aviation analysts examine how staffing issues and human error may have led to the crash, raising concerns about U.S. air safety.

Air Line Pilots Association Sends Team To Assist Investigation

The Air Line Pilots Association collaborates with the NTSB to investigate a recent collision at DCA, emphasizing safety and prevention in the aviation indu...

The Independent UK

Three firefighters, 12 passengers injured when train collides with fire truck in Florida

Investigation has been launched by the Delray Beach Police Department, Brightline officials and the National Transportation Safety Board

The Independent UK

Turbulence slammed Hawaiian Airlines flight because of decision to fly over storm cell, report says

The National Transportation Safety Board says in a report that a Hawaiian Airlines flight hit severe turbulence that injured passengers and crewmembers because of the flight crew's decision to fly over a hazardous storm cell instead of around it

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The Independent UK

Deadly chocolate factory caused by faulty gas fitting, safety board finds

A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective natural gas fitting caused a powerful explosion at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, killing seven workers when the company failed to evacuate

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Helicopter pilot was talking with air traffic controller at the time of fatal Houston crash

The National Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter pilot was speaking with an air traffic controller when it crashed into a tower, killing all four people on board

Ohio Teen Reacts To Causing Deadly Chemical Spill by Cutting Off Truck: 'Yep, Totally My Bad'

An Ohio teen admitted that she inadvertently caused 5 deaths when she cut off a tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of caustic anhydrous ammonia, causing the vehicle to jack-knife and spill the chemical.

The Independent UK

NTSB engineer to testify before Coast Guard in Titan submersible disaster hearing

An engineer with the National Transportation Safety Board is scheduled to testify in front of the Coast Guard about the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic

Feds Investigating Surge in Deadly Plane Crashes Across Alaska: 'It's Horrible'

Since 7 people have died in plane crashes, the National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the incidents.

The Independent UK

It took 50,000 gallons of water to put out Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says

The National Transportation Safety Board says California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to put out flames after a crash

Three Victims Identified In Fatal Portland Plane Crash

Tragic small plane crash near Portland claims three lives. NTSB investigating cause of the incident.

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