On February 3, a freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a fiery wreck and the release of hazardous chemicals. The NTSB released a preliminary report concluding that the crash was preventable and that the crew had no indication of the impending disaster. Residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the derailment and the NTSB is expected to release its final report in the coming months.
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A freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this month, and the NTSB has released a preliminary report on the incident. The report identified that the crew did not receive a warning about an overheating axle until just before the derailment occurred, and the train was traveling 47 miles per hour at the time. The NTSB is continuing to investigate the cause of the derailment and to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is visiting East Palestine, Ohio, to assess the damage from a recent train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals into the community. The NTSB's preliminary report revealed that five of the derailed cars were carrying 115,580 gallons of vinyl chloride, and the Transportation Department is working to ensure the safety of the community and prevent similar disasters in the future.
Five people died in a plane crash Wednesday shortly after taking off from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were five people aboard the plane, all CTEH employees out of its Little Rock office. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with the NTSB in charge of determining the cause.
Pete Buttigieg, the US Transportation Secretary, announced plans to visit East Palestine, Ohio after a train derailment and new efforts to improve rail safety. He also criticized the railroad industry for opposing safety reforms and plans to meet with local residents to discuss the steps his agency is taking.
The FAA has issued a "safety call to action" and formed a safety review team in response to a string of concerning airline incidents, including a close-call at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii and another at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The NTSB is investigating the Honolulu incident and the FAA is working to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
The NTSB released an investigative report on the April 17, 2021 crash in Spring, Texas, revealing that the driver had moved to the back seat after the crash and was wearing a seatbelt. The report also determined that Autopilot could not have been used on the street where the crash happened. The NTSB is continuing to investigate the crash and will release a final report in the coming months.
At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Saturday, a potentially catastrophic collision between a FedEx cargo jet and a Southwest Airlines jet was narrowly avoided. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the FedEx aircraft had been cleared to land on the same runway as the Southwest flight, but the FedEx flight "discontinued the landing and initiated a climb out" and the two aircraft passed each other with an estimated separation of 1,000 feet. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now investigating the incident, which serves as a reminder of the importance of air traffic controllers in ensuring safety. The FAA is committed to ensuring the safety of the traveling public and is working with the NTSB to determine the facts of this incident.