No one was injured in the collision at Hobby Airport, which came as aviation officials have expressed concern over the regular near misses across the country.
Category: National Transportation Safety Board
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What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes
Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
The New York Times – Business:Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
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Jet Shook, Killing Dana Hyde, After Pilots Shut Off Key System, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:Dana Hyde sustained fatal injuries during the flight in New England after pilots turned off a switch that controls a stabilizer function in the aircraft, a preliminary report said.
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F.A.A. Issues Safety Alert After Runway Near Misses
The New York Times – Business:After a series of high-profile episodes at major airports, the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps in recent months to address airport safety.
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The Ohio Train Derailment: A Timeline
The New York Times – Business:The Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals set off an emergency response as residents worried about long-term health effects.
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N.T.S.B. Will Investigate Norfolk Southern’s Safety Practices
The New York Times – Business:The agency said it was opening a special inquiry because the railway has had several significant accidents since late 2021.
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Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations
The New York Times – Business:Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.
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American Airlines Pilots Refuse Recorded Interview With Safety Board
The New York Times – Travel:The National Transportation Safety Board said it had issued subpoenas to the pilots of a plane involved in a close call at Kennedy Airport.
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Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on Austin Airport Runway
The New York Times – Travel:A FedEx cargo plane had to abort its landing after a departing Southwest Airlines flight was cleared to use the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
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Cloud ‘Shot Up’ Just Before Severe Turbulence Struck, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:A Hawaiian Airlines pilot said a flight last month hit turbulence, injuring 25 people, right after a cloud shot up vertically like a smoke plume, according to a federal report.