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Amazon cargo jet pilots lacked wind data before Miami crash

An air traffic controller didn’t provide an Amazon.com cargo plane with wind information prior to it crashing at Miami International Airport in September.

October 1, 2026
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NTSB urges fully electronic tolling after Ohio crash

A 2024 crash on the Ohio Turnpike has prompted NTSB investigators to take a closer look at how toll plaza crashes can be prevented.

September 23, 2026
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Families of D.C. crash victims urge action on aviation safety

Loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington urged Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.

September 15, 2026
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Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash

The jet’s ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.

September 14, 2026
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Amazon Air crash puts outsourcing model in focus again

Amazon’s use of contract cargo carriers may limit its liability after a fatal Miami crash involving an Amazon-branded jet.

September 9, 2026
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Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun

The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.

September 9, 2026
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NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash

Federal investigators examining the crash in Miami are trying to determine whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.

September 8, 2026
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NTSB Opens Probe Into Fatal Tesla Crash in Texas

NTSB opened an investigation into a fatal crash this month involving a Tesla sedan in Texas, expanding scrutiny of an incident that has drawn national attention.

June 24, 2026
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FAA Ends MD-11 Grounding After Boeing Review

“After extensive review, the FAA approved Boeing’s protocol for safely returning MD-11 airplanes to service,” the agency said May 11 in a statement.

May 11, 2026
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NTSB Recommends Alcohol Detection Systems for School Buses

The NTSB recommended for the first time that all new school buses be equipped with alcohol detection systems that can disable the bus.

April 24, 2026

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