Accident Near Warrenton, VA, Involved NTSB, FAA Personnel. Canadian Agency Leading The Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released factual information in an accident in May involving a V35B Bonanza and a Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, which collided in mid-air near Warrenton, VA. Since the accident airplanes were owned by NTSB and FAA employees, the Canadian agency was asked to take the lead for the investigation.
Airports Are Required To Create And Implement Plans To Minimize Wildlife Hazards
In a report released Wednesday, the DOT's Inspector General found that FAA’s oversight and enforcement activities of its Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program are not sufficient to ensure airports fully adhere to Program requirements or effectively implement their wildlife hazard plans.
Two Separate Grants For Runway Rehab, Air Quality Improvements
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday announced two grants for Washington state airports. Spokane International Airport will receive a $2.5 million grant to improve air quality by reducing the use of conventional fuels to power aircraft in the gate areas. Tacoma Narrows Airport will receive a $4.1 million grant to rehabilitate Runway 17/35.
Two GA Airplanes Nearly Collided Operating From Intersecting Runways
The FAA has opened and investigation into a near collision involving two GA aircraft at Westchester County Airport (KHPN) in Westchester County, NY, last Sunday. The airplanes were using intersecting runways at the time the incident occurred.
Contends That The Agency's Ruling Was Politically Motivated
After an FAA determination last week that 130 wind turbines that are proposed for a wind farm in Nantucket Sound would not pose any hazard to navigation by GA airplanes, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound filed an appeal in federal court challenging the decision.
Read More
