Jennifer Homendy, Chair, National Transportation Safety Board
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Transportation Secretary Launches Safety Initiative to Remove Political Art from Crosswalks
He gives state governors 60 days to identify outlined safety improvements. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a safety initiative to remove “political messages” and “artwork” from roads…
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NTSB Investigating the Crash of Mexican Navy Ship into Brooklyn Bridge
The focus is on the tug boats and the ship’s sudden acceleration. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of the Mexican Navy tall ship…
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FAA and NTSB Investigate Hudson River Tourist Helicopter Crash
The aircraft broke apart in midair, possibly caused by a rotor failure. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash of a tourist…
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Transportation Department Advocates for Improved Pipeline Safety
Federal agency promotes the voluntary adoption of Safety Management Systems to prevent pipeline incidents. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety…
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Senator Threatens to Subpoena U.S. Army Info on Black Hawk D.C. Collision
The Senate committee has repeatedly requested information regarding the service branch’s safety surveillance system policy. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science,…
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FAA Announces Permanent Ban on Helicoptors Near D.C. Airport
Safety concerns prompt the airspace restriction following the January collision that killed 67 people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a permanent ban on helicopter flights along a…
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NTSB Recommends Permanent Limits on Helicopters at Reagan National Airport
Chair Homendy calls the close proximity an “intolerable risk to aviation safety.” This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) “urgently recommended” that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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NTSB Concludes On-Scene Investigation of Aircraft Collision Near Reagan National
Chair Homendy stated the crew of the black hawk helicopter may not have had accurate altitude data and may have missed air traffic control messages. National Transportation Safety…
Read MoreSenator Reports Military Helicopter had Tracking System Turned Off
The Army Black Hawk helicopter had an advanced surveillance system that was not on at the time of the D.C. air collision. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas reported…
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