NTSB to Announce Probable Cause of Buffalo Plane Crash
NTSB to Announce Probable Cause of Buffalo Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sent letters to the families who lost loved ones in the crash of Colgan Air Bombardier Q400 announcing that it will hold a public meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2, to release is probable cause and safety recommendations related to the Feb. 12, 2009 crash near Buffalo, New York.
The crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 killed all 49 on board as well as one person on the ground. The NTSB held a public hearing last May to review evidence of safety issues and has been collecting data and reviewing various issues including the effects of icing on the Q400's performance, cold weather operation, sterile cockpit rules, crew experience, fatigue management and staff recovery training.
Families and their lawyers are expected to gather at the NTSB headquarters in Washington, D.C., to attend the public meeting.