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NTSB Unveils 151 Documents on Fatal Chocolate Factory Explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania – Lack of Gas Emergency Procedures Highlighted

WEST READING, Pa. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently disclosed 151 new documents related to the tragic explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of seven individuals last year. The incident, which occurred at the R.M. Palmer chocolate factory, involved over 100 employees who were present in the factory buildings at the time of the explosion. Reports indicate that there was a noticeable smell of gas an …

NTSB Releases Investigative Findings on Deadly West Reading Chocolate Factory Explosion

West Reading, Pennsylvania – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been conducting a thorough investigation into the explosion at the R.M. Palmer Co. chocolate factory that tragically took the lives of seven workers. The blast, which occurred on March 24, 2023, led to an extensive search and rescue operation as emergency responders combed through the rubble to recover the victims. Just recently, the NTSB made public its docket of investigatory materials, shedding light on …

New Video Released by NTSB Shows Controlled Release of Chemicals After Train Derailment in East Palestine

East Palestine, Ohio – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new video footage of the controlled release of chemicals following the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine on February 6, 2023. The newly released video offers a glimpse of the initial explosion as the leaked chemicals were ignited in a trench. This incident has sparked concern among the citizens of East Palestine regarding the decision to release these chemicals, with many questioning …

NTSB Report Confirms Pilot Suffered Spatial Disorientation in Fatal Down East Plane Crash

EMERALD ISLE, NC – The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the 2022 fatal airplane crash in Down East Carteret County, confirming that the pilot, Ernest “Teen” Rawls, suffered spatial disorientation. The report provides crucial insight into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident, shedding light on the factors that contributed to the pilot’s disorientation. This information is vital for understanding how to prevent similar incidents in the future and improve aviation …

Fatal Plane Crash in Carteret County Blamed on Pilot Error, NTSB Says

BEAUFORT, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that pilot error was the cause of the plane crash in Carteret County that claimed the lives of 8 people in 2022. According to the NTSB, the pilot’s failure to properly assess the weather conditions and the aircraft’s limitations led to the tragic crash. The small plane went down shortly after takeoff, crashing into a densely wooded area, leaving no survivors. The NTSB’s investigation …

North Texas school board member, surgeon, and sons killed in small plane crash: NTSB report cites weather conditions as potential factor in tragedy

BRIDGEPORT, Texas – Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are pointing to unfavorable weather conditions as a possible factor in the tragic small plane crash that claimed the life of a North Texas school board member, a surgeon, and their two young sons on Jan. 14. Heath Smith, 40, and his sons, Noah, 6, and Wyatt, 8, were on their way back to Wise County from a hunting trip when their twin-engine Cessna went …

Cargo Plane’s Left Door Discovered 6 Miles from Crash Site, NTSB Reports

Londonderry, NH – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the left door of a cargo plane was discovered six miles away from the crash site in Londonderry. The cargo plane, which was carrying mail for the United States Postal Service, crashed on approach to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on February 23, 2022. The NTSB revealed that the left door was found in a large body of water, while the main wreckage of the …

Pilot’s death in stolen plane crash prompts investigation by NTSB and FAA in North Texas

GRAPEVINE, Texas – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently investigating a tragic incident involving a stolen plane that crashed in North Texas. The pilot, 23-year-old Logan James, was identified as the individual who lost his life in the crash. The stolen plane crash has raised concerns about aviation security and safety protocols. Both the NTSB and the FAA are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the …

Edgewood Man Killed in Private Plane Crash: Preliminary NTSB Report Reveals Details

EDGEWOOD, Texas – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on a tragic private plane crash that claimed the life of an Edgewood man on Dec. 26, 2023. The crash occurred at 6:15 p.m. when the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft, 60-year-old Roger D. Turner, was attempting to land on a private airstrip near his home. Unfortunately, Turner did not survive the crash. According to the NTSB preliminary report, …

Tragic Plane Crash in Western Massachusetts Claims Multiple Lives – NTSB Investigating

GREENFIELD, Mass. – Multiple fatalities have been reported after a plane crash in western Massachusetts on Sunday, according to the Northwestern County District Attorney’s Office. Massachusetts State Police received notification around 11:45 a.m. of a small plane crash in the area of Country Club Road in Greenfield. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the crash site, which was located in the Leyden Wildlife Area. A twin-engine Beechcraft Baron 55 airplane crashed under unknown circumstances around 12:24 …