NTSB celebrates its Past; what does its Future hold?
The NTSB released a video and an interactive timeline which chronicles its accomplishments. The past of the NTSB is exemplary, but the forward look is critical to tomorrow’s successes.
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National Transportation Safety Board Marks 50 Years of Saving Lives
These are the people who spend thousands of hours at accident sites and perform forensic research. The Members, too, bring added expertise and judgment. Happy birthday, NTSB!
AOPA’s unusual critique of the NTSB might be addressed by SMS
AOPA’s SVP Jim Coon criticizes NTSB’s approach to GA accident investigation. The answer to AOPA’s complaint may be to involve the SMS quantitative approach.
Note to President Trump: NTSB’s Hart term as Chairman should merit consideration of further Federal Safety Service
If Christopher Hart is willing, the Trump Administration would be well advised to nominate Mr. Hart for the Board again or any safety positions within DoT.
The debate over the 1,500-hour pilot rule needs Quantitative Analysis not Subjective Judgment
A deep investigation of actual operational experience might provide hard data on pilot qualifications. Without proof, the debate over the 1,500 hour criteria will continue on a subjective level.
Sen. Schumer’s Press Release should be considered for the Henny Penny Award
Schumer’s press release on small plane crashes makes assumptions not supported by record. Rather than send the NTSB on an unnecessary investigation, perhaps the Senator’s office should learn what the FAA is doing to lower GA risk.
Li Batteries can generate a 1,100° fire = HAZARD; more MUST be done, says NTSB Member Sumwalt!
A fault in the battery can cause a fire. Even if a fire starts elsewhere, a lithium battery makes for formidable fuel. When a fire spreads from cell to cell within a lithium-ion battery, it can burn at 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Obama, Foxx & Huerta jump on the Part 107 drone-wagon
The Part 107 Final Rule, issued June 21, responds in detail to the thousands of comments filed in the docket, but very few alterations were made.
The Huffington Nap not needed by Contollers
A recently released book by a well-known author might rekindle a controversy about ATC fatigue, but the debate was put to bed years ago.
SHOWTIME’s NTSB series may be more show than substance
While the NTSB’s work should be given greater public recognition, this show may not have been the best vehicle for telling its awesome investigatory story.