A string of crashes this year has brought attention to air travel, which remains overwhelmingly safe. Here are some of the most recent details.
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NTSB ANNOUNCES INVESTIGATIVE HEARING ON ASIANA FLIGHT 214
WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board is convening a 2-day investigative hearing to discuss the ongoing investigation into the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 and to gather additional factual information. The hearing, which will be held December 10–11, 2013, at the NTSB’s Board Room and Conference Center in Washington, DC, will focus on pilot awareness in highly automated aircraft, emergency response, and cabin safety. Parties participating in the investigative hearing will be announced at a later time.
Below is an update of the ongoing investigation. This is a factual update only and no interviews are being conducted.
• The investigator-in-charge and investigators from the Operations and Human Performance Group traveled to Korea and met with officials from Asiana Airlines and the KARAIB. While in Korea, investigators conducted numerous interviews with Asiana management and training personnel, observed Asiana procedures in a simulator and an exemplar aircraft, and gathered further documentation on airline training and policies.• NTSB investigators from the Maintenance Group also traveled to Korea and reviewed the records for the accident airplane, including the maintenance that had been performed on the evacuation slides.
• The Survival Factors Group conducted an examination of the evacuation slide/raft systems at the manufacturer’s facility in New Jersey and is planning future testing of the systems. The group also re-examined the wreckage to gather additional information about the fire propagation and structural damage. Following that examination, the wreckage was sectioned and moved to a secure storage facility.
• Investigators and party members met in Seattle to examine the recorded flight data and compare it to the expected airplane systems operation. The Systems Group is currently developing a test plan for the mode control panel and the Vehicle Performance Group is finalizing the event simulation match.
Plane to Boston stops takeoff in LA as cargo jet crosses runway
A plane headed from Los Angeles to Boston had to suddenly stop as it was taking off when a cargo jet crossed its runway Sunday night, federal aviation officials said.
Largest cargo plane in the world – 1 of 25 – Antonov An-124
Largest cargo plane in the world – 1 of 25 – Antonov An-124. Courtesy TUL.
Largest cargo plane in the world – 1 of 25 – Antonov An-124. Tulsa landing courtesy TUL.
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TULSA, Okla. to WICHITA, Kan. (KOAM) — Thr largest cargo aircraft in the world — one of only 25 landed in Tulsa on Wednesday then flew to Wichita today.Plane aficionados flocked to see the plane land and take off at both airports.Largest cargo plane in the world – 1 of 25 – Antonov An-124.
See how it is massive compared to plane next to it.
“This morning, the legendary Antonov An-124—one of the largest cargo aircraft in the world—took off from Wichita, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the ground-shaking roar of its engines to the sheer scale of this aviation giant, it was a powerful reminder of why Wichita is proudly known as the Air Capital of the World.“— WICHITA DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER NATIONAL AIRPORT???TULSA-OK???“When this plane shows up, the ramp stops and stares. ?”— TULThe massive Antonov An-124 landed back at Tulsa International Airport Wednesday and departed early Thursday, Jan. 15. bound for Wichita.“One of the world’s largest cargo aircraft, the An-124 can carry up to 165-tons (330,000 pounds) of oversized or heavy freight and features both nose and tail ramps for drive-on loading. As of 2026, only about 25 of these giants remain in active service, making today’s visit a rare treat for aviation fans!”— TULSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTSTATS – ARRIVAL INTO TUL:Aircraft: Antonov An-124Flight number: ADB762FOrigin: Milan Malpensa Airport, Italy (MXP)Distance traveled: 5,488 milesAverage speed: 562 mphFlight time: 10 hours, 57 minutesCOPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
