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Are helicopters safe? Aviation expert weighs in on factors behind notable crashes

By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Andrew Chambers

From fatal crashes during U.S. military operations to high-profile accidents like the one that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, a string of incidents in recent years have raised questions in people’s minds about the safety of helicopters.

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NTSB investigates why a private jet crashed onto a Florida interstate, killing 2

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead.

Alaska and Untied Airlines report loose parts in Boeing Max 9 door panels

By David Koenig, Tom Krisher, Associated Press, Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America

Alaska said that as it began examining its Max 9s, “Initial reports from our technicians indicate some loose hardware was visible on some aircraft.”…

Boeing jetliner was restricted due to warning light before inflight blowout

By Claire Rush, David Koenig, Associated Press

Alaska Airlines decided to restrict the aircraft from long flights over water so the plane could land quickly if the warning light reappeared.

Cessna plane crash near Southern California airport kills all 6 people aboard

By Associated Press

Six people were killed when a small plane crashed and burst into flames in a field during the second of two landing attempts in fog at a Southern California airport before dawn Saturday, authorities said.

Hearing examines key choices made in days after fiery Ohio train derailment

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Thursday's proceedings are focused on the emergency response to the derailment and the decision to release the toxic vinyl chloride from five tank cars and burn it to keep them from exploding.

Entrepreneur, 2-year-old daughter among victims of Virginia plane crash, family and friends say

By Sarah Brumfield, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

The plane's erratic flight path directly over the nation's capital prompted the military to scramble fighter jets, causing a sonic boom heard in Washington, Maryland and Virginia.

WATCH: Train crew did not receive safety alert until just before Ohio derailment, investigators say

By John Seewer, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

Federal safety investigators have released a preliminary report on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and toxic chemical release.

Residents concerned about toxic gases from Ohio train derailment

By Brittany Peterson, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Officials warned that burning the vinyl chloride would result in two concerning gases — hydrogen chloride and phosgene, which was used as a weapon in World War I.

National Transportation Safety Board wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

The recommendation, if enacted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, could reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes, one of the biggest causes of highway deaths in the U.S.