Nation May 14 Safety technology might have prevented deadly Amtrak crash WASHINGTON — The deadly Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia appears to be yet another accident that didn't have to happen.
World Apr 08 Aviation expert: Germanwings crash investigation assigned blame before probe ended The Germanwings air crash investigation shouldn't set a precedent for future investigations because it sought to assign blame before the probe was complete, which could jeopardize airline cooperation if it became the practice, the head of a trade association representing…
World Mar 27 Little vetting of pilots for mental health, U.S. experts say WASHINGTON — Despite U.S. and international regulations requiring that airline pilots be screened for mental health problems, little effective, real-world checking takes place, pilots and safety experts say.
Politics Mar 03 Two airlines ban rechargeable batteries from cargo Two major U.S airlines say they will no longer accept rechargeable battery shipments as new government tests confirm that explosions and violent fires are likely to occur when large numbers of batteries enclosed in cargo containers overheat.
Nation Feb 27 Fiery train wrecks put pressure on safety standards for oil transport The most serious oil train accident killed 47 people and destroyed the town center of Lac Megantic in Quebec, Canada, just across the border from Maine, in 2013.
Science Feb 09 Report claims automakers have failed to make cars hacker-proof WASHINGTON — Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal data, a member of the U.S. Senate is…
Nation Feb 07 Fewer drunk, but more drug-impaired drivers on the road The number of drivers on the road with alcohol in their systems has declined by nearly one-third since 2007, but there has been a large increase in drivers using marijuana and other illegal drugs, a government report released Friday found.
Politics Feb 01 Officials meet to confront safety concerns after aviation disasters Government and aviation industry officials from dozens of countries are meeting in Montreal this week to try to find consensus on how to keep from losing airliners like the one that vanished without a trace in Asia and another shot…
Nation Jan 27 Systemic flaws found in safety oversight of major gas pipelines Three powerful accidents in recent years highlight weaknesses in the oversight of how natural gas providers maintain the largest pipelines in their networks, accident investigators said Tuesday as they issued more than two dozen safety recommendations.
Politics Jan 26 Small drone found on White House grounds WASHINGTON -- A small drone flying at low altitude crashed into the White House complex before dawn Monday, the Secret Service said. President Barack Obama was not at home and the White House said it did not pose a security…