NTSB Safety News

NTSB Sends Go Team To Denver To Investigate 737 Takeoff Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a Go Team to Denver, Colorado to investigate the crash of an airliner on takeoff last night.

NTSB Expresses Concern As Air Carriers Suspend Proactive Safety Programs
Washington, DC -- The National Transportation Safety Board is concerned that Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) have recently been discontinued by some major air carriers. ASAP, which has been in existence among many air carriers since the early 1990s, encourages pilots, mechanics, and flight dispatchers to voluntarily report any safety-related incidents and, in return, receive immunity from disciplinary action.

Seats Still Available For January 2009 NTSB Marine Safety Course
The National Transportation Safety Board's course, Marine Accident Investigation for Marine Professionals (MS 101), scheduled for January 26-30, 2009, at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.), still has openings for interested mid- to senior-level marine industry professionals.

NTSB Issues Safety Alert On Operating Aircraft In Icing Conditions
Washington, DC - The National Transportation Safety Board issued a Safety Alert titled "Activate Leading-Edge Deice Boots As Soon As Airplanes Enter Icing Conditions."

NTSB Investigating Loss Of Engine Power On Delta Air Lines Boeing 777
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident in which a Delta Air Lines Boeing 777 experienced an uncommanded engine rollback in the cruise phase of an intercontinental flight.

NTSB Sends Teams To France To Assist With Airbus Aircraft Accident Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board will be sending a team of investigators to Perpignan, France to assist in the investigation of yesterday's accident in which an Airbus A-320 crashed into the ocean. It has been reported that there were seven persons on board and multiple fatalities.

NTSB Sends Team To Mexico To Assist With Learjet Aircraft Accident Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board sent a team of investigators to Mexico City, Mexico, to assist in the investigation of yesterday's accident in which a Learjet L45 (XC-VMC), crashed into a mixed, residential/commercial neighborhood. It has been reported that all 9 persons on board, including Mexican Interior Secretary, Juan Camillo Mourino, were fatally injured.

NTSB Acting Chairman Cites Three Safety Areas To Reduce Accidents In Business Aviation
Washington, DC - National Transportation Safety Board Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker said today that improving runway safety, crew resource management, and addressing human fatigue will enhance safety in business aviation.

NTSB Praises Flight Recorder Enhancements; Notes Some Shortcomings In New FAA Rule
Washington, DC - The National Transportation Safety Board has told the Federal Aviation Administration that many elements of its new rule dealing with aircraft flight recorders comply with previous NTSB recommendations, but noted that some of its recommendations were not adopted.

NTSB Issues Urgent Recommendation Regarding Pratt & Whitney 2037 Engines Inspections
Washington, DC -- As a result of its ongoing investigation of an incident involving a Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engine experiencing an uncontained failure, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an urgent recommendation today to the Federal Aviation Administration to require all Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines be removed from service for inspection of the second stage turbine hubs when they have accumulated significantly fewer hours (10,880) and/or cycles (4,392) than the incident engine.

NTSB Investigating Two Recent Runway Incursions At Teterboro Airport
Washington, DC -- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two runway incursions that occurred at Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey within two weeks of each other. NTSB Air Traffic Control Investigator Daniel Bartlett has been designated Investigator-in-charge for both incidents.

NTSB Chairman Emphasizes International Cooperation In British Boeing 777 Recommendations
Washington, DC - National Transportation Safety Board Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker today praised the work of all the investigators looking into the crash of a Boeing 777 at London's Heathrow Airport in January, saying that the recommendations issued today "show how international cooperation can lead to safety improvements that benefit the aviation community worldwide."

NTSB To Open Public Docket On 2007 Midair Crash Involving Two News Helicopters In Phoenix, Arizona
As part of the ongoing investigation of a midair collision involving two news helicopters in Phoenix, Arizona, the National Transportation Safety Board will open a public docket containing factual reports for this investigation on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.

NTSB Sends Team To Guatemala To Assist With Cessna Aircraft Accident Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board will be sending a team of investigators to Cabanas, Zacapa, Guatemala, to assist in the investigation of today's accident in which a Cessna CE-208 turboprop (Guatemalan reg. unknown), crashed during a forced landing. The airplane was being operated by Aereo Ruta Maya airlines. Multiple injuries and fatalities have been reported. There are also reports that several U.S. citizens were on the flight.

NTSB Sends Team To Investigate Plane Crash Near Moab, Utah
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a team to investigate an airplane accident in a remote area about 3 miles south of the Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) near Moab, Utah. The Beech A100 King Air (N601PC) crashed at about 6:15 p.m. MDT last night. The airplane was destroyed by fire. Several fatalities have been reported.

NTSB To Offer Training On Emergency Communications Involved In Major Aircraft Accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board is devoting two days at its Training Center to offer guidance to aviation public affairs professionals on how to most effectively manage emergency communications following a major aircraft accident.

NTSB Sends Team To Madrid To Support MD-82 Aircraft Accident Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board will be sending a team of investigators to Madrid, Spain, to assist in the investigation of today's accident in which a Spanair MD-82 (Spanish Reg. EC-HFP) crashed on take-off. The aircraft broke apart and a post-crash fire ensued. Multiple injuries and fatalities have been reported.

Update On NTSB Investigation Of The August 5 Shasta-Trinity Forest Helicopter Crash
The following is an update on the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation of the Shasta- Trinity Forest helicopter crash near Weaverville, California on August 5, 2008, which killed 9 of the 13 persons aboard.

NTSB To Hold Media Briefing On Aircraft Accident In Easton, MASS. At 3:00 PM EDT
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a press briefing today on its investigation into the aircraft accident that occurred on Tuesday, August 12, in Easton, Mass. in which a Beechcraft Bonanza crashed into a shopping center parking lot fatally injuring all three aboard.

NTSB To Hold Media Briefing On California Helicopter Accident At 12:00 PM PDT
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a press briefing today on its investigation into the helicopter crash that occurred on Tuesday, August 5, near Redding, California.

NTSB Launches Team To Investigate Helicopter Crash In Northern California
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a Go Team to investigate a helicopter crash in a remote wooded area about 35 miles northwest of Redding, California.

NTSB To Hold Media Briefing On Minnesota Aircraft Accident At Owatonna Airport At 11:00 AM CDT
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a press briefing today on its investigation into the aircraft accident that occurred on Thursday, July 31, in Owatonna, Minn. The briefing will be held at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time today. NTSB Member Steven Chealander will conduct the briefing, which will be held at the Owatonna Airport.

NTSB Launches Team To Investigate Plane Crash In Owatonna, Minnesota
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a Go Team to investigate today's plane crash in Owatonna, Minnesota. At about 10:00 a.m. CDT this morning, a BAE 125 (N818MV) operated by East Coast Jets crashed while on approach to Owatonna Degneer Regional Airport. There are seven reported fatalities.

NTSB Sends Team To Philippines To Join Qantas 747 Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board will be sending a team of investigators to the Philippines to assist in the investigation of today's accident in which a Qantas B747 made an emergency landing after the flight crew reportedly heard a loud bang and the airplane experienced depressurization while in flight.

NTSB Investigating Near Midair Collision In Chicago
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a near midair collision in Chicago in which two airplanes came in close proximity to one another.

NTSB Assists Government Of Korea In Aviation Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board has dispatched a team of investigators to assist the government of Korea in its investigation of yesterday's crash of a Korean- registered Sikorsky S-92A helicopter equipped with General Electric engines.

NTSB Chairman Commends FAA On Major Advancement In Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. - National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark V. Rosenker today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration for its final rule on fuel tank inerting. This rule is a result of a Safety Board recommendation aimed at eliminating fuel tank explosions in transport category aircraft. This recommendation has been on the Board's Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements since 2002.

NTSB Investigating Two Recent Runway Incursions At Teterboro Airport
Washington, DC -- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two runway incursions that occurred at Teterboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey within two weeks of each other. NTSB Air Traffic Control Investigator Daniel Bartlett has been designated Investigator-in-charge for both incidents.