SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois claimed the lives of five individuals. The crash occurred when the tanker truck, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and struck a utility trailer parked just off the highway. The resulting impact punctured a hole in the chemical container, … Read more
TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. – The National Transportation Safety Board has initiated an investigation into a tragic collision in Illinois that resulted in a cargo tank overturning, spilling 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia. The incident occurred Friday night, resulting in five reported fatalities and the hospitalization of six others. The collision took place about a half-mile east … Read more
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report on Friday uncovering the cause of a fatal plane crash off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California. The crash, which occurred in May, resulted in the deaths of both the pilot and a single passenger, whose bodies were never recovered. … Read more
EDGWOOD, Texas — Last month, a tragic plane crash in Van Zandt County took the life of 60-year-old Roger D. Turner. The National Transportation Safety Board recently released a preliminary report detailing the events leading up to the fatal accident. The report states that the small plane crash occurred around 6:13 p.m. on December 26, … Read more
GORDONVILLE, Pa. – The National Transportation Safety Board has released its initial findings on the small plane crash that occurred on New Year’s Day in Gordonville. The NTSB disclosed that the Piper PA-32 300 sustained significant damage in the crash but fortunately did not result in a fire or explosion. Additionally, both the pilot and … Read more
SEATTLE, Washington – Alaska Airlines has come under scrutiny after allowing a Boeing plane with triggered warning lights to continue flying, which led to a mid-air blowout. The company received warnings from the cabin pressurization system on three separate flights, yet still permitted the brand-new Boeing 737 Max 9 to take off. The National Transportation … Read more
PORTLAND, Oregon – The National Transportation Safety Board held a press conference on Monday night to provide updates on the investigation of the accident aboard Alaska Air Flight 1282. This comes after a door plug blew off at 16,000 feet shortly after takeoff from Portland on January 5. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy addressed the public … Read more
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the fatal plane crash that took the life of a Johnstown businessman last month. According to the report, the crash occurred as the pilot was attempting to make a left turn at approximately 1,300 feet above ground level. The plane … Read more