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Georgia Jet Crash Kills Five, Injures Two

By Associated Press February 21, 2013

THOMSON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities plan to investigate after a small jet crashed off the end of a runway after landing in eastern Georgia, killing five people aboard and injuring two.

Thomson-McDuffie County Sheriff Logan Marshall says the jet crashed after 8 p

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: crash, FAA, Hawker, jet, KTWO Wyoming, NTSB

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NTSB: Anti-Collision Aids Needed For Large Planes

By Associated Press September 5, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board wants to see ground collision warning systems on all large commercial airliners.

The board is recommending that the Federal Aviation Administration require large airplanes to be equipped with anti-ground collision tools, such as a camera system that would give the pilot a clear view of the plane's wingtips

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: anti-collision, NTSB

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NTSB Discusses Jackson Hole Airport Incident

By Associated Press June 5, 2012

Investigators say pilot distraction and mechanical failure played roles in jet mishap

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: airport, American Airlines, Jackson Hole, NTSB

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NTSB Discusses Jakcson Hole Airport Incident

By Associated Press June 5, 2012

Investigators say pilot distraction and mechanical failure played roles in jet mishap

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: airport, American Airlines, Jackson Hole, NTSB

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NTSB To Release Recommendations For Air Races

By Associated Press April 10, 2012

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is releasing its recommendations on air race safety and providing an update on its investigation into the tragic crash at last fall's Reno Championship Air Races that killed 11 people and seriously injured more than 70 spectators

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: air races, NTSB, Safety recommendations

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Feds Urge States To Ban Texting, Talking On Roads

By Associated Press December 14, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ren Bishop is one of many American drivers who texts, tweets and talks on her cellphone while she's behind the wheel — and thinks it should be up to drivers to use their discretion when it comes to safety

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: cell phones, NTSB, Talking, Texting