Safety Investigations Podcast

NTSB Senior Air Safety Investigator Lorenda Ward briefs media in Honolulu, HI, October 9, 2021,  prior to the start of the TransAir B-737 cargo jet underwater recovery operation. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up the best I could.. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/NPZ2-sPri5U posted on the NTSBgov channel. Transcript

Subscribe to this audio podcast at http://safetyinvestigations.net/ Recording of the CSB's July 29, 2021, public meeting. The Board reviewed the CSB’s progress in meeting its mission and highlighted safety products newly released through investigations and safety recommendations. All audio is courtesy: U.S. Chemical Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video CSB July 29, 2021, Quarterly Board Meeting posted on the CSB Public Events channel Transcript

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released a video explaining their findings on the October 26, 2019 hydrogen sulfide release at the Aghorn Operating waterflood station in Odessa, Texas. The release fatally injured an Aghorn employee who was working at the facility that evening, as well as his spouse who attempted to locate him at the facility after he did not return home. All audio is courtesy: U.S. Chemical Safety Board.   If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the CSB video on the USCSB YouTube channel Transcript

NTSB Meeting: Jun 29, 2021, Sinking of Scandies Rose The National Transportation Safety Board held a virtual public board meeting June 29 to determine the probable cause for the 2019 sinking of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose. The Scandies Rose sank Dec. 31, 2019, 2.5 miles south of Sutwik Island, Alaska. The vessel had a crew of seven; two were rescued and five others missing after the accident were never found. During the meeting the NTSB's five-member board voted on the findings, probable cause and recommendations as well as any changes to the draft final report. In keeping with established federal and local social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, while also ensuring the NTSB's compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act, the board meeting for this event was webcast to the public, with the board members and investigative staff meeting virtually. Visit https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/MR20210629.aspx for more. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/3ADYkxW_QSM posted on the NTSBgov channel. The docket for the investigation is available at https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=100752 Transcript

Safety Investigations news for 6/25/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to http://safetyinvestigations.net  NTSB https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/HWY21MH009.aspx https://go.usa.gov/x6yGu https://go.usa.gov/x6VtF https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/MAB2113.aspx https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/MAB2114.aspx TSB https://www.bst-tsb.gc.ca/eng/enquetes-investigations/rail/2020/r20h0082/r20h0082.html http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/rapports-reports/marine/2020/m20p0320/m20p0320.html AAIB https://twitter.com/aaibgovuk/status/1405839600115986434?s=20 ATSB http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/as-2021-015/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-024/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/rair/ro-2021-007/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2018/aair/ao-2018-056/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2019/aair/ao-2019-050/ SIAA http://www.aias.gov.ro/index.php/en/publicatii/rapoarte-de-investigatie-privind-siguranta/133-2016-10-13-incident-grav-atr-72-500-yr-ati-aeroportul-international-henri-coanda-bucuresti-otopeni-ilfov-romania  CSB https://www.csb.gov/update-on-chemtool-activities-/ OSHA https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region4/06222021  Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Artist: http://audionautix.com/ 

Safety Investigations news for 6/18/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to http://safetyinvestigations.net NTSB https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1404415701826351108?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1405280288947597312?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1404851229671493636?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1404954660092497924?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1404899015444021250?s=20 https://go.usa.gov/x6Ncm https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/RRD21FR010-preliminary-report.aspx https://go.usa.gov/x6RjR AAIB https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/aaib-investigation-to-sikorsky-s-92a-g-lawx ATSB http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-023/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/rair/ro-2021-006/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-016/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2018/aair/ao-2018-026/ CSB https://www.csb.gov/chemtool-rockton-il-explosion-and-fire-/ OSHA https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region1/06152021 https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/06162021 https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region6/06152021-1 Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Safety Investigations news for 6/11/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to http://safetyinvestigations.net NTSB https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1401689322013798402?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1401597549165830149?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1402077035246333953?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1403075735858860037?s=20 https://go.usa.gov/x6bpZ https://go.usa.gov/x6bpr https://go.usa.gov/x6bpa https://go.usa.gov/x6bVt http://go.usa.gov/x6ZXp https://go.usa.gov/x683F ATSB https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-016/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/aair/ao-2020-064/ http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2020/rair/ro-2020-002/ Argentina’s Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (Jiaac) https://jst.gob.ar/files/informes/55314916-2019.pdf OSHA https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region/06072021 https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/06102021 Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Safety Investigations news for 6/4/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to safetyinvestigations.net  NTSB https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1398345486222909444?s=20 https://twitter.com/LorraineMMartin/status/1398443992551993347?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1399014530051723265?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1398729818427072513?s=20 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1399951372934656007?s=20 https://go.usa.gov/x624K https://go.usa.gov/x6TBP http://go.usa.gov/xH3g3 https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20210603.aspx ATSB http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2021/aair/ao-2021-020/ Investigation: AO-2021-021 - Flight below the minimum safe altitude involving Beechcraft Baron 95-B55, VH-CBG, 5 km north of Parafield Airport, South Australia, on 13 May 2021 Investigation: AO-2021-022 - Tail rotor blade strike involving Leonardo Helicopters AW139, VH-TJK, 19 km north east of Sydney Airport, New South Wales, 30 May 2021 NBAAI NATIONAL BUREAU OF AIR ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATION OF UKRAINE (NBAAI) PRELIMINARY REPORT of Investigation into Serious Incident, Whi Dutch Safety Board https://www.onderzoeksraad.nl/nl/media/inline/2021/6/3/waarschuwing_luchtvaartmaatschappen_en_onderhoudsbedrijven.pdf  OSHA Fort Myers behavioral healthcare center agrees to revamp its workplace violence prevention program after OSHA investigation of five incidents | Occupational Safety and Health Administration Lack of hazardous energy control safeguards, unexpected steam release led to two workers' deaths at Department of Veterans Affairs' West Haven campus | Occupational Safety and Health Administration  Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Artist: http://audionautix.com/ 

Safety Investigations news brief for 5/28/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to safetyinvestigations.net  NTSB_Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom)  Preliminary report crash of a Bell 429 helicopter near Eden, North Carolina NTSB Opens Public Docket in Scandies Rose Sinking Failure to Adhere to Restricted Speed Requirements Caused Fatal Arizona Train Collision Early Communication, Fast Action, Aids Rescue of Fishing Vessel Crew Medical Incapacitation Led to Fatal I-75 Crash Press Release – FAA Completes Rule Establishing Pilot Records Database to Increase Safety Federal Aviation Administration Announces Results of Mexico’s Safety Assessment Press Release – Boeing to Pay at Least $17 Million to Settle Enforcement Cases on 737 Air transportation safety investigation report A20C0037 19 May 2021 - Marine news release  Investigation: AO-2020-032 - Pilot incapacitation involving Cessna 208B, VH-DQP, near Brisbane Airport, Queensland, on 2 July 2020 Investigation: RO-2020-006 - Safeworking occurrence involving NSW TrainLink 283D and outer handsignaller, Dora Creek, New South Wales, on 9 May 2020 Investigation: AO-2018-057 - Collision with terrain involving BK117 helicopter, VH-JWB, near Ulladulla, New South Wales, on 17 August 2018 Investigation: AO-2018-019 - Fuel exhaustion and forced landing involving Cessna 441, VH-LBY, 39 km east of Broome Airport, Western Australia, on 2 March 2018 Learjet 31a Performed Roll on Descent to Faro Portugal OSHA cites two Michigan companies after demolition collapse at Killen Power Plant in Manchester, Ohio, kills two workers | Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department announces OSHA rule proposal to clarify handrail, stair rail system requirements in general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standard | Occupational Safety and Health Administration  Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Artist: http://audionautix.com/ 

Our roadways were designed to move motor vehicles safely and efficiently. They often do not fully meet the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists-our vulnerable road users (VRUs). As a result, we are seeing increasing dangers to this population and too many accidents involving vehicles and VRUs. We must use a Safe System approach to better protect VRUs and ensure safe roads for all. A Safe System addresses all aspects of traffic safety: road users, vehicles, speeds, roads, and post crash care. We must make better safety investments, from road treatments, vehicle design, and collision-avoidance systems to strong traffic safety laws and robust education efforts to mitigate injury risks for all road users. Unlike motor vehicles, VRUs lack an external structure to protect them when crashes occur, and they're more likely to suffer a serious injury or even death. Proven, effective countermeasures are being underused at the federal, state, and local levels to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. We have long been concerned with the threat to VRUs. In 2018 and 2019, we published three reports on the risks to this vulnerable population and issued more than 30 new recommendations focused on reducing VRU traffic deaths. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/k0XgHY82R0o posted on the NTSBgov channel. You can find the 2021-2022 NTSB Most wanted list on their website here https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/mwl/Pages/default.aspx  For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to http://safetyinvestigations.net

Safety Investigations news brief for 5/21/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to safetyinvestigations.net 17 May 2021 - TSB Deployment notice https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1394386635534610437 https://twitter.com/NTSB_Newsroom/status/1395422804464517124 US Department of Labor proposes $558K in fines for Texas bath, shower manufacturer for willful, repeat safety violations at Waco facility | Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino | Occupational Safety and Health Administration Preliminary Report for Investigation of Fatal, Seacor Power Capsizing Failure to Control Airplane Following Loss of Engine Thrust Caused Crash That Killed 10 Air transportation safety investigation report A20A0001 OSHA's Proposed Rulemaking to Amend the Hazard Communication Standard | Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations.gov 30 IN-381N (76 CM -97 CM) Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Safety Investigations news brief for 5/14/2021 For full show notes with links and to subscribe to this audio podcast go to safetyinvestigations.net NTSB investigating mid-air collision involving a Metroliner & a Cirrus near Denver, Colorado AAIB investigating a light aircraft accident near Headcorn Airfield in Kent damage to it’s main gear tires. NTSB Investigative Update: Wednesday's Mid-Air Collision Near Denver Centennial Mid-Air Collision! 5/12/2021 Watched Ballistic Parachute AND Mid-Air Collision during First Student Solo! MIDAIR COLLISION ON FINAL APPROACH at Denver - Centennial An ATR 72-600 returned to land at Taipei-Songshan Airport (TSA) after suffering serious  Inspections yield 4 willful, 35 serious violations for New Jersey, Pennsylvania companies NTSB Issues Preliminary Report for Fatal, Texas, Tesla Crash TSB releases investigation report about a 2020 landing accident in Calgary, Alberta A Safe System Approach to Traffic Safety Roundtable NTSB: Sinking of Fishing Vessel Scandies Rose Subject of June 29 Board Meeting NTSB to hold Most Wanted List Roundtable on A Safe System Approach to Traffic Safety NTSB Live Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Safety Investigations news brief for 5/07/2021 National discount retailer faces $265K in penalties for repeat violations Federal judge finds Florida behavioral healthcare center exposed workers to more than 50 attacks by residents and allowed destruction of video evidence Mexico City subway overpass collapses, killing at least 24 and injuring dozens CSB Holds Public Board Meeting to Adopt Final Report into 2019 Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Odessa, Texas One dead in Hendry County plane crash NTSB is investigating the crash of a Robinson R44 helicopter near Monroe, NC. NTSB is investigating the crash of a Cessna T210M airplane near Oxford, IA. NTSB is investigating the crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 airplane in Hattiesburg, MS. NTSB issues preliminary report for accident that killed a BNSF conductor near Louisiana, Missouri NTSB reports that Lack of Continuous Monitoring At Issue in Shipyard Fire The UK’s AAIB reports Biocide fuel contamination was the cause of A321 emergency at London-Gatwick airport And Canada’s TSB says an Unstable approach led to a DHC-8-300 hard landing and tailstrike Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) held a public board meeting on May 4, 2021 to adopt the final report on the 2019 hydrogen sulfide release at the Aghorn Operating waterflood station in Odessa, Texas. The release fatally injured an Aghorn employee who was working at the facility that evening, as well as his spouse who attempted to locate him at the facility after he did not return home. All audio is courtesy: U.S. Chemical Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can download the presentation from the May 4th public board meeting at https://www.csb.gov/assets/1/6/Aghorn_Public_Meeting_Presentation_-_final.pdf Or you can watch the YouTube video posted on the Safety Investigations Podcast channel. The CSB's final report will be released in the next few weeks. A press release with the findings is available at https://www.csb.gov/csb-holds-public-board-meeting-to-adopt-final-report-into-2019-hydrogen-sulfide-release-at-the-aghorn-operating-waterflood-station-in-odessa-texas/ Transcript

Safety Investigations news brief for 4/30/2021 NTSB is investigating the crash Friday of a Robinson R44 helicopter NTSB is investigating the crash Friday of a Swearingen SA226-T NTSB is investigating the crash Sunday of an Aeropro CZ A240 NTSB is investigating the crash Friday of a Piper PA-46 310P NTSB is investigating the crash of a Bell 429 helicopter NTSB is investigating the April 28, 2021, crash of a Beech C23 NTSB issued Thursday the preliminary report for its ongoing investigation of the fatal, Jan. 1, 2021, crash involving a Dodge SUV and a Ford F-150 near Avenal, California NTSB issued preliminary report on crash of Cessna A188 NTSB report Contact of Bulk Carrier Atlantic Huron with the Soo Locks West Center Pier NTSB report Collision between Offshore Supply Vessel Cheramie Bo Truc No 22 and Articulated Tug and Barge Mariya Moran/Texas Global spice importer exposed workers to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by hazards at Jackson facility, federal safety inspection finds OSHA cites Midwest Warehouse and Distribution System Inc. after one employee dies, 22 sickened by coronavirus OSHA cites Milwaukee area water technology facility after worker injured falling into water test pit The Chairman and CEO of the Chemical Safety Board, Dr. Katherine Lemos, welcomes the start of the nomination process for three new CSB Board Members - General News - News | CSB Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Safety Investigations news brief for 4/23/2021 OSHA at 50 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration Workers' Memorial Day 2021 Events NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK - Home OSHA continues investigation into January fatal incident at Foundation Food Group Services in Gainesville New York contractor agrees to cease digging excavations, pay $135K in penalties, after 2020 fatal Long Island trench collapse New York-based petroleum carrier pays $375K to seaman fired for cooperating with barge explosion investigation OSHA cites North American Lighting after maintenance technician suffers facial burns in explosion at Paris, Illinois, facility Excavation company agrees to increase employee training on dangerous trenching hazards prior to 2021 construction season US Department of Labor opens national dialogue to improve outreach to teens on workplace issues of safety, wages, job training, discrimination US Department of Labor to hold meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program MEDIA ADVISORY: CSB Will Hold Public Board Meeting on May 4th to Release Final Investigation Report - General News - News 2-Fatal Crash involving a Tesla Model S that ran off the road and collided with a tree Poor Cargo Loading Procedures Led to Loss of 21 Containers off Hawaii Limitations of See-and-Avoid, Lack of Warning Alerts, Led to Alaska Midair Collision Preliminary Report on the February 2021 multivehicle Interstate crash in Fort Worth, TX MWL Roundtable: A Safe System Approach to Traffic Safety Transcript News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

The National Transportation Safety Board announced its intent to hold a public board meeting April 20, 2021, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, to determine the probable cause of a fatal midair collision involving two air tour operators in Alaska. On May 13, 2019, a float-equipped de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver and a float-equipped de Havilland DHC-3 Turbine Otter collided in flight about eight miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska. The DHC-2 pilot and four passengers suffered fatal injuries; the DHC-3 pilot suffered minor injuries, nine passengers were seriously injured, and one passenger suffered fatal injuries. The NTSB’s five-member board will vote on the findings, probable cause and recommendations as well as any changes to the draft final report. In keeping with established federal and local social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, while also ensuring the NTSB’s compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act, the board meeting for this event will be webcast to the public, with the board members and investigative staff meeting virtually. There will be no physical gathering to facilitate the board meeting. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up the best I could manage and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can go to Additional investigation-related images can be found at https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/mr20210420.aspx or watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/n2a6t8wfIjo posted on the NTSBgov channel. An abstract of the final report, which includes the findings, probable cause, and all safety recommendations, is available at  https://go.usa.gov/xH8gj The full final report will be published in the next few weeks. Final report https://go.usa.gov/xH6jb The docket for the investigation is available at https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?NTSBNumber=CEN19MA141AB

NTSB Chairman Sumwalt and Aaron Sauer, Acting Deputy Regional Director, Central Region, conduct Q&A with journalists following completion of the April 20, 2021, board meeting for the NTSB's investigation of the fatal, May 13, 2019, mid-air collision near Ketchikan, Alaska. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGTVOoqYLEA posted on the NTSBgov channel. For more information visit https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/mr20210420.aspx

Safety Investigations news brief for 4/16/2021 CSB Deploying to Fatal Incident at Paint Plant - General News - News April 9 Yenkin-Majestic Paint and OPC Polymers Deployment Update - General News - News | CSB April 13 Yenkin-Majestic Paint and OPC Polymers Deployment Update - General News - News | CSB Inadequate Flight Training, Poorly Maintained Airplane, Insufficient Oversight, Contributed to Parachute Jump Flight Accident https://go.usa.gov/xHbt8 https://go.usa.gov/xHbMj https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/aar2102.aspx Erratic Steering Led to 2019 Sabine Pass Collision https://go.usa.gov/xHgwf https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/MAB2108.aspx Pilot’s Actions, Maintenance Issues, Ineffective Safety Management System and Oversight, all Contributed to Fatal Crash of Historic B-17 Airplane https://go.usa.gov/xHbMw https://go.usa.gov/xHbMj MEDIA ADVISORY: Fatal Midair Collision Subject of April 20 Board Meeting Link to webcast http://ntsb.windrosemedia.com/ The virtual media availability with Chairman Sumwalt will be conducted using Microsoft Teams Live Event. Journalists who RSVP to ntsbmediarelations@ntsb.gov will receive an email with the link and information about how the availability will be conducted News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

The National Transportation Safety Board announced its intent to hold a public board meeting April 6, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, to finalize its 2021 – 2022 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements.   The NTSB’s Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements is a communication strategy through which the agency identifies its top safety improvements that when made will prevent accidents, reduce the number and severity of injuries, and save lives.   In keeping with established federal and local social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, while also ensuring the NTSB’s compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act, the board meeting for the Most Wanted List will be webcast to the public, with the board members and NTSB staff meeting virtually. There will be no physical gathering to facilitate the board meeting. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/xlYbIHZ3M1c posted on the NTSBgov channel. You can find the 2021-2022 NTSB Most wanted list on their website here https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/mwl/Pages/default.aspx

NTSB Board Member Tom Chapman briefs the media on the investigation of the the Palmer, Alaska Helicopter Crash March 29, 2021. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/WXSEG8O6iUs posted on the NTSBgov channel.

NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt conducted a virtual media briefing to answer questions following completion of a public board meeting held March 23, 2021, to consider the draft report on recommendations for the implementation of stricter regulatory requirements for some types of revenue passenger-carrying general aviation (Part 91) operations. The media availability was conducted using Teams Live Event and the Chairman participated by phone. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/JdgZzqgiIfM posted on the NTSBgov channel. The Board meeting can be heard at https://anchor.fm/safety-investigations/episodes/Revenue-Passenger-Carrying-Operations-NTSB-Board-Meeting-91-ethdvt Transcript

The National Transportation Safety Board held a public board meeting on March 23, 2021, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, to consider a draft report on recommendations for the implementation of stricter regulatory requirements for some types of revenue passenger-carrying general aviation operations. The NTSB has a long history of concerns about the safety of various revenue passenger-carrying operations, including sightseeing flights conducted in hot air balloons, helicopters, and other aircraft and parachute jump flights. These operations are not subject to the same maintenance, airworthiness, and operational requirements as other commercial flight operations. The five-member board considered the need for broader oversight and additional safety requirements for certain types of revenue passenger-carrying general aviation operations. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/_AjQ4-L51aU posted on the NTSBgov channel. 

WASHINGTON (Jan. 13, 2021) ­– The National Transportation Safety Board issued Safety Report 20/01 “Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles” Jan. 13, 2021. This video summarizes that report and focuses on the safety risks to first and second responders posed by electric vehicles that are powered by high-voltage, lithium-ion batteries. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and breaks removed. For more information go to: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20210113.aspx The report is available here: https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-studies/Documents/SR2001.pdf

ARNG Briefing on Mar. 6, 2021 on the Feb. 2, 2021 UH-60 Crash preliminary findings. All audio is courtesy: Idaho National Guard.  The audio was cleaned up as best as I could.  The original was low volume with a lot of background noise. The orginal Facebook video version of briefing can be found at https://www.facebook.com/idahonationalguard/videos/275892937219770/

WASHINGTON (Feb. 22, 2021) ­– NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt conducted a virtual media briefing Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, to provide an update on the agency’s investigation of Saturday’s engine failure incident on United Airlines flight 328.   United Airlines flight 328 experienced a right engine failure shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport. The airplane returned safely to Denver; none of the 229 passengers or 10 crewmembers were injured. The flight's destination was Honolulu, Hawaii. NTSB investigators from the Denver regional office along with another investigator who lives in the area, plus the investigator-in-charge and a powerplant specialist from NTSB headquarters, responded to the incident and began the investigation. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the images, you can find them at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ntsb/50970664463/in/album-72157718394756368/ You can watch the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VfGJsfS13g posted on the NTSBgov channel.

NTSB Meeting Dec 1 2020 Collision Between Pickup Truck with Trailer and Group of Motorcycles Seven motorcyclists died and three were seriously injured when the commercial truck, a 2016 Ram 2500 pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer, crossed the centerline of US-2 and collided with the motorcyclists traveling in the opposite direction. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can find them at https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/Randolph-presentations-deck.pdf or watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/WZgtQKeCW8o posted on the NTSBgov channel. An abstract of the final report, which includes the findings, probable cause, and all safety recommendations, is available at https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/2020-HWY19MH010-BMG-abstract.pdf The final report is available at https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/HAR2004.pdf The docket for the investigation is available at https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?NTSBNumber=HWY19MH010

NTSB Meeting: Jan. 12, 2021, Atmos Energy Corporation Natural Gas-Fueled Explosion A natural-gas fueled explosion at about 6:45 a.m., (CST) Feb. 23, destroyed the single-family home at 3534 Espanola Drive, Dallas, killed a 12-year-old girl and injured several others. The NTSB decided to investigate the accident and a team of three investigators arrived on-scene the morning of Feb. 25.  During the initial assessment of the accident site, investigators learned of two other homes in the immediate vicinity that were damaged by two separate explosions/fires two days earlier. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed. If you want to see the visuals, you can watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/jRuddo2heFU posted on the NTSBgov channel. An abstract of the final report, which includes the findings, probable cause, and all safety recommendations, is available at https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/2021-01-12%20--%20Abstract%20--%20Dallas%20Texas%20--%20Atmos%20Energy%20Corporation%20Natural%20Gas-Fueled%20Explosion.pdf The final report is available at https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/PAR2101.pdf The docket for the investigation is available at https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?NTSBNumber=PLD18FR002

NTSB Meeting: Feb. 9, 2021, Calabasas California, Helicopter Crash This is the flight that killed Kobe Bryant. The NTSB launched a Go Team to the site of a helicopter crash in California. On January 26, 2020, about 0947 PST, a Sikorsky S76B helicopter, N72EX, crashed into hilly terrain near Calabasas, California. A post impact fire ensued and resulted in a brush fire. The eight passengers and one pilot on board were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. Jennifer Homendy was the Member on scene, and Bill English is the Investigator-in-Charge. All audio is courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board.  The audio was cleaned up and meeting breaks removed.   If you want to see the visuals, you can go to https://www.flickr.com/photos/ntsb/albums/72157712875522717 or watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/f9ZkIDVEunA posted on the NTSBgov channel.  An abstract of the final report, which includes the findings, probable cause, and all safety recommendations, is available at https://go.usa.gov/xsxU8  The full final report is available at https://go.usa.gov/xs8jz The docket for the investigation is available at https://go.usa.gov/xAuAM