NTSB
Coverage of NTSB in the Nexus archive.
- Dramatic footage shows plane’s emergency landing
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Brooks Range, Alaska, after experiencing engine issues. A passenger recorded video of the incident, and the NTSB is investigating the cause. The pilot sustained a minor injury, but all nine passengers were unharmed.
- Dramatic footage shows plane’s emergency landing
A small plane made an emergency landing in the Brooks Range after experiencing engine issues, with a passenger recording the event. The pilot sustained a minor injury, while passengers were unharmed and later rescued by helicopter. The NTSB is investigating the incident and recovering the wreckage.
- Dramatic footage shows plane’s emergency landing
A Wright Air Service Cessna Caravan made an emergency landing in Alaska's Brooks Range after the pilot reported engine issues. The pilot sustained a minor injury, but all nine passengers were unharmed, and a helicopter rescued them from the remote area.
- NTSB issues preliminary report for fatal Virginia bus crash en route to Charlotte; more charges pressed against driver
The NTSB issued a preliminary report on a fatal bus crash in Virginia en route to Charlotte. On June 1, the driver, Dong, was charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving.
- NTSB: Charlotte-bound bus in deadly I-95 crash traveled nearly half-mile after impact
A Charlotte-bound bus involved in a deadly crash on Virginia's I-95 traveled nearly half a mile after striking 10 vehicles in a work zone. The incident, which killed five people, led to the driver being charged with involuntary manslaughter. The NTSB reported clear weather and a 1.6-mile work zone for pavement resurfacing.
- Brothers identified in Warren County plane crash; NTSB investigating reports of in-flight
Federal investigators are examining a Warren County plane crash that killed two brothers, with reports indicating the small plane lost part of its structure during flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into the incident.
- NTSB: Bus continued nearly half a mile after initial crash on I-95 in Virginia
A motorcoach crashed into a line of vehicles in a Virginia I-95 work zone, killing five people and injuring several others. The NTSB reported the bus continued nearly half a mile after the initial crash.
- Investigation of deadly skydiving crash could take years, NTSB says
The NTSB is investigating a deadly skydiving crash that occurred shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport. The crash killed eleven skydivers and the pilot, with the cause of the pilot's turn remaining unknown.
- NTSB says fiery 2024 North Dakota derailment proves the need to replace flawed tank cars
The NTSB stated that a fiery derailment in North Dakota two years ago highlighted the need to replace flawed tank cars that rupture during crashes. The NTSB has been urging the rail industry for decades to address this issue.
- 5 things to know this Thursday, June 11
Investigators are examining the cause of a fire at the Menands Fire Department. The NTSB has released new details regarding a fatal plane crash in Saratoga. These stories, and more, are part of the five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.
- United Airlines jet flew too low and too slow before striking light pole and truck near Newark airport: NTSB
A United Airlines flight flying too low and too slow struck a light pole and a Schmidt Bakery truck near Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3. All 231 passengers and crew were unharmed, but the truck driver sustained minor injuries. The NTSB reported the Boeing 767-400 descended to 18-19 feet above ground level before the collision, prompting a safety alert from United Airlines.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing in Newark, as revealed in an NTSB report. The incident occurred when the plane flew 15 feet above the highway.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet hit a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike and struck a truck while landing in Newark, according to an NTSB report. The incident occurred when the plane flew 15 feet above the highway.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet hit a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing in Newark, according to an NTSB report. The plane flew 15 feet above the highway and struck a pole and a truck.
- New details released after United plane flew 15 feet above New Jersey Turnpike, striking pole, truck, NTSB report says
A United jet flew 15 feet above the New Jersey Turnpike and struck a light pole and a truck while landing in Newark, as revealed in an NTSB report.
- New look at United Airlines incident involving truck on New Jersey highway
A United Airlines jet struck a light pole and damaged a bakery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The NTSB has released a preliminary report on the incident.
- 6/04: CBS Evening News
Trump announces nomination of Todd Blanche as 'top cop'; NTSB releases new images from a Newark airport near-disaster.
- 6/04: CBS Evening News
Trump announces Todd Blanche's nomination as 'top cop,' and the NTSB releases new images from a Newark airport near-disaster.
- NTSB says United jet was too slow and too low in Newark landing accident
Federal investigators found that a United 767 flying from Italy was too slow and too low during landing at Newark, N.J., causing it to strike a light pole and damage a truck on the turnpike.
- Authorities seek witnesses of deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford
Five people were killed and 44 injured in a bus crash on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, when a bus failed to slow for traffic in a work zone. The driver, Jing S. Dong, was charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, and the NTSB cited high speed as a contributing factor.
- What qualifications are bus drivers required to have to operate on the roads safely?
A bus crash in Virginia killed five people, including a family of four traveling to a wedding. The driver, Jing Dong, faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Investigations focus on his qualifications, including English language proficiency and adherence to speed and safety regulations.
- ‘Everyone is devastated,' apartment owner says gas line ruptured during soil sample boring
A gas line rupture during soil sampling by a subcontractor triggered a fire at a Dallas apartment building, killing three people and injuring five. The apartment owner and attorney expressed devastation, and the NTSB is investigating the incident.
- All residents accounted for in deadly Dallas apartment building explosion, DFR says
A natural gas explosion destroyed an apartment building in Dallas, resulting in three deaths, including a child, and five injuries. Dallas Fire Chief Justin Ball confirmed all residents were accounted for, and the cause is under investigation by the NTSB, with a subcontractor reported to have ruptured a gas line during soil sampling.
- AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots
AI was used to reconstruct voices from spectrogram images of cockpit recordings, prompting the NTSB to temporarily restrict access to its docket system. The incident highlights concerns about AI's use in resurrecting audio data from deceased individuals.
- New video shows fiery moments engine separated from UPS plane in deadly crash
A new video shows the engine separating from a UPS plane in a deadly crash. The crew of the crashed jet had been reassigned after their original plane was taken out of service. The NTSB revealed this information.
- New video shows engine falling off UPS cargo plane during 2025 Louisville crash
A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 people after its left-side engine fell off during takeoff, as shown in a new video released by the NTSB. The crash occurred last November. The video was reported on by Kris Van Cleave.