Robert Sumwalt

Executive Director, Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Former NTSB chair. CBS News Aviation Safety Analyst.

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NTSB is sending a team to investigate the June 11, 2026, Norfolk Southern freight train derailment near Wartburg, Tennessee. Approximately 26 rail cars were involved, including ethanol tank cars. Several cars were breached, resulting in a fire.

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NTSB issues its preliminary report for the ongoing investigation into the May 3 Boeing 767 impact with New Jersey Turnpike light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport:

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Is flying safe? See this latest study and decide for yourself.
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NTSB is investigating the May 12 crash of a North American F-51D airplane near Tallulah, Louisiana.

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An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday. The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and was later released. https://t.co/jx5MjGUZQ3

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New images show some of the damage from Sunday’s collision between a 767 and semi and a light pole along the New Jersey Turnpike. I’m including a gash in the side of the airplane.

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The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into Sunday’s incident involving United Airlines Flight 169, a Boeing 767-400 operating from Venice to Newark, which struck a light pole while on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport.

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NTSB investigating Monday's crash of a North American AT-6 airplane near Bronson, Florida.

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Prepared for Takeoff: Two Trailblazing Aviation Leaders Share Lessons With Eagles https://t.co/I8FwQu26qR

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NTSB issues its final report for the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision between a Bombardier CRJ700 and a Sikorsky UH‑60 Black Hawk over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Report: https://t.co/BKTZp1gTWs
Investigation page: https://t.co/C01PwrsUyd

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Why would anyone think this is okay.

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Alumnus Jonathan Campos Commemorated at Embry-Riddle Through Funds Supporting Aviation Safety Research https://t.co/mmrdsocoMc

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Alumnus Jonathan Campos Commemorated at Embry-Riddle Through Funds Supporting Aviation Safety Research