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House blocks sweeping air-safety push after Pentagon pushback
politics3 days ago

House blocks sweeping air-safety push after Pentagon pushback

The House voted 264-133 to reject the ROTOR Act, narrowly failing to reach the two-thirds threshold, and signaling that the push for stronger aviation-safety rules may stall. The bill would have required ADS-B In location-tracking and FAA safety reviews at major airports, with a deadline for most aircraft to install the tech by 2031. Pentagon concerns over cost and national security, along with Republican resistance, helped kill the measure, while lawmakers consider a more limited, alternative ALERT Act that would mandate some ADS-B alerts but with carve-outs. The episode follows last year’s deadly midair collision over the Potomac and ongoing calls from the NTSB for stronger action.

via The New York Times|
#ads-b-in#faa#ntsb
politics8 days ago

Johnson's ROTOR Act vote stirs rift with key House committees

Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to bring the bipartisan ROTOR Act to a House vote drew private anger from Transportation Chair Sam Graves and Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers, who had pushed their own comprehensive air-safety bill. They argue Johnson moved to advance Senate-approved legislation before House input and the final NTSB findings on the Reagan National crash, signaling a leadership-driven process rather than a collaborative one. The ROTOR Act would implement safety technology and align with NTSB recommendations, with Cruz and Cantwell pressing for quick action and White House support.

via Politico|
#air-safety#cruz#johnson
Colorado turboprop crash kills four, including two Tennessee businessmen
colorado-news13 days ago

Colorado turboprop crash kills four, including two Tennessee businessmen

Four people died when a turboprop plane crashed near Emerald Mountain outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, including Aaron Stokes (47), founder of Shop Fix Academy, and Austin Huskey (37), CEO of Huskey Building Supply, along with Jakson Stokes (21) and Colin Stokes (21). The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.

via The Denver Post|
#colorado-news#emerald-mountain#ntsb
transportation27 days ago

NTSB preliminary findings point to multiple factors in Biffle plane crash

The NTSB’s preliminary eight-page report on the December 18 Statesville crash that killed seven people, including former NASCAR star Greg Biffle, cites instrument failures, limited cockpit recording, and the absence of a certified co-pilot, but stops short of a definitive cause; investigators say a cascade of issues likely contributed, with a final finding not expected until 2027.

via Charlotte Observer|
#aviation-safety#biffle#note-only-five-allowed-adjust-accordingly
world28 days ago

NTSB: Preliminary findings released on Biffle plane crash with undetermined cause

The NTSB released a preliminary report on the December plane crash that killed seven people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. No probable cause has been determined, with a full determination expected in 12–18 months. The Cessna 550 crashed about nine minutes after takeoff near Statesville Regional Airport as the crew attempted to return to the field. Investigators noted a left‑engine power imbalance, possible issues with the altitude indicator and left‑side instruments, and that the co‑pilot had limited qualifications; Biffle assisted from the rear. The cockpit voice recording was largely unintelligible. Tributes and a family foundation are planned.

via FOX Sports|
#cessna-citation-550#greg-biffle#ntsb
transportation28 days ago

NTSB prelim focuses on electrical/instrument issues in Biffle crash

The NTSB released a preliminary report on the Statesville, NC plane crash that killed Greg Biffle and six others, indicating the flight experienced electrical and flight-instrument anomalies that likely degraded the pilot’s situational awareness. The aircraft returned toward the airport and executed an unstabilized approach, first impacting the runway lighting short of the runway. No evidence of engine or structural failure was found; both engines were producing power at impact and major flight controls were accounted for. Key issues cited include a malfunctioning left-side altitude indicator, possible additional inoperative left-side instruments, the Garmin GTN-750 unit stopping to record airspeed and heading, and degraded cockpit voice recorder audio consistent with an electrical power issue. The report is preliminary and may change; a final determination on probable cause is typically issued 12–24 months after an accident.

via Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site|
#aviation-safety#greg-biffle#ntsb
A Year After the Potomac Collision: Grief, Questions, and Aviation Safeguards
us-news29 days ago

A Year After the Potomac Collision: Grief, Questions, and Aviation Safeguards

One year after the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac collision that killed 67 people, families and first responders recount their losses as authorities outline safety reforms: the NTSB cited a dangerously narrow 75-foot vertical separation between the helicopter route and the jet path, along with faulty helicopter altimeters and overreliance on visual separation with night vision gear; in response, the FAA has closed Route 4, re-routed helicopter traffic, banned visual separation within five miles of Reagan National, and issued nearly 50 recommendations with a final NTSB report pending.

via wamu.org|
#aviation-safety#faa#midair-collision
Rubio Sets Venezuela Budget Control as Trump Ramps Up Iran Tensions
politics1 month ago

Rubio Sets Venezuela Budget Control as Trump Ramps Up Iran Tensions

Live updates describe Marco Rubio telling the Senate that Venezuela will submit a monthly budget for approval by the Trump administration, signaling U.S. control over funds from oil sales, as Trump projects himself as the ultimate authority; Trump also escalates threats against Iran with a naval buildup and demands for negotiations, while there is little progress in talks. The FBI searched a Fulton County, Georgia election center amid ongoing investigations into the 2020 election. In Iraq, former PM Nuri al-Maliki’s nomination drew Trump’s interference warnings and drew mixed international reactions. The NTSB faulted FAA safety failures and a complacent air-traffic culture in a 2025 Washington-area midair collision, and Trump visited Iowa to defend tariffs and policies affecting farmers.

via The New York Times|
#fbi#iran#ntsb
Six Dead in Maine Private Jet Crash Shortly After Takeoff
local1 month ago

Six Dead in Maine Private Jet Crash Shortly After Takeoff

Six people were killed when a privately owned Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed shortly after takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine during a snowstorm. Among the victims were Tara Arnold and Shawna Collins, along with the plane’s pilot, Jacob Hosmer. The NTSB is investigating, and early air traffic control audio indicated the aircraft was upside down seconds after departure.

via The Guardian|
#local#maine#ntsb
Old engine-mount flaw flagged by Boeing years before UPS crash, NTSB reveals
technology1 month ago

Old engine-mount flaw flagged by Boeing years before UPS crash, NTSB reveals

The NTSB’s update on the Kentucky UPS MD-11F crash shows cracks in the engine‑mounting assembly. Boeing had identified this flaw on similar aircraft about 15 years ago and, in a 2011 service letter, told operators to perform a general visual inspection every five years and consider a revised bearing assembly—though Boeing said the issue did not pose a safety-of-flight risk. Investigators stress the engine attachment is critical and fatigue may have been involved, but the final cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

via BBC|
#boeing#engine-mount#md-11
NTSB flags long-known engine-mount issue behind UPS crash
transportation1 month ago

NTSB flags long-known engine-mount issue behind UPS crash

The NTSB says Boeing noted four prior failures of the MD-11’s engine-mount bearing race in 2011 but did not classify it as a safety-of-flight issue or require repairs; investigators linked the Louisville UPS crash to cracked engine-mount parts and ongoing maintenance questions on older airframes, with a final determination pending and echoes of a 1979 DC-10 disaster.

via CBS News|
#boeing#engine-mount#md-11
NTSB: Boeing Knew of Recurrent Engine-Mount Flaws Before UPS Louisville Crash
technology1 month ago

NTSB: Boeing Knew of Recurrent Engine-Mount Flaws Before UPS Louisville Crash

The NTSB says a recurring crack in the left-engine mounting on a UPS cargo plane that crashed in Louisville may have contributed to the disaster; Boeing had previously said such fractures would not affect flight safety, and the same flaw has appeared in at least four other instances on three airplanes, though investigators have not yet determined a final cause.

via The New York Times|
#aviation-safety#boeing#engine-mount