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Georgia Jet Crash Kills Five, Injures Two

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:18:55 +0000

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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NTSB: Anti-Collision Aids Needed For Large Planes

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:21:08 +0000

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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NTSB Discusses Jackson Hole Airport Incident

Associated Press — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:19:57 +0000

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

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NTSB Discusses Jakcson Hole Airport Incident

Associated Press — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:14:01 +0000

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

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NTSB To Release Recommendations For Air Races

Associated Press — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:37:06 +0000

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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Feds Urge States To Ban Texting, Talking On Roads

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:38:30 +0000

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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