The FAA has announced a new rulemaking process that will require aircraft to have longer duration Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) following a series of near-collisions on US runways. The CVRs will now capture 25 hours of information, instead of the current two hours, in order to prevent future close calls and ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The rulemaking process can take multiple years, and the agency has welcomed intervention from Congress on the matter.
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Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is appearing before a Senate panel to answer questions about the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and discuss the safety measures and financial assistance available for those affected. These measures include increasing the number of trackside detectors and committing $20 million to families and first responders. The hearing is part of an ongoing effort to ensure railroads are taking all necessary steps to prevent similar accidents.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into railroad giant Norfolk Southern following a series of recent accidents, including a fiery derailment in Ohio and the death of a conductor. The NTSB has urged the company to review and assess its safety practices and implement necessary changes to improve safety. The investigation will look into the company’s “organization and safety culture” and is expected to take several months to complete.
A tragic accident involving a Norfolk Southern train conductor has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the company's safety culture. The 46-year-old conductor was struck and killed by a truck at a steel facility in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and Norfolk Southern has released a statement expressing their grief. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Cleveland Police Department are also involved in the investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to ensure the safety of all future railway operations.
Conexon Hyde, a prominent Beltway lawyer and member of the 9/11 Commission, died on Monday after the business jet she was aboard encountered turbulence while flying over New England. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, which includes looking into a “reported trim issue”, and the FBI and FAA are also involved. The cause of the turbulence is still unknown.
On Friday, Mar. 3, a business jet encountered severe turbulence over New England, resulting in the death of one passenger and forcing the aircraft to divert to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. The NTSB is now investigating the incident and the cause of the death, and reminding people of the importance of following safety protocols when flying.
This article discusses the Railway Safety Act of 2023, a bill introduced by a bipartisan group of senators in response to a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The bill includes provisions to increase safety procedures, such as requiring rail carriers to give advance notice of hazardous materials, increasing rail car inspections, and requiring crews of at least two people. If passed, the bill would become the first major rail safety legislation in more than a decade.
A small medical plane crashed in western Nevada on Friday night, killing all five people on board. Care Flight, a service provided through REMSA Health, confirmed the tragedy and is offering condolences to the families of those affected. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the Central Lyon Fire Department are working with the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the crash.