NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman speaks at Metrolink's rail yard in Los Angeles. Metrolink is moving forward with installing Positive Train Control technology to avoid collisions.

NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman speaks at Metrolink's rail yard in Los Angeles. Metrolink is moving forward with installing Positive Train Control technology to avoid collisions.

NTSB Member Mark Rosekind and Marine Safety investigator Larry Bowling meet with Jennifer Carpenter of the American Waterways Operators and Jason Adams of Ingram Barge Company  to discuss safety improvements in their industry with a focus on fatigue management activities.

NTSB Member Mark Rosekind and Marine Safety investigator Larry Bowling meet with Jennifer Carpenter of the American Waterways Operators and Jason Adams of Ingram Barge Company to discuss safety improvements in their industry with a focus on fatigue management activities.

NTSB issues a safety recommendation to the FAA to require that large airplanes be equipped with an anti-ground collision aid to provide pilots a clear view of the airplane's wingtips while taxiing to ensure clearance from other aircraft, vehicles and obstacles.
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NTSB issues a safety recommendation to the FAA to require that large airplanes be equipped with an anti-ground collision aid to provide pilots a clear view of the airplane's wingtips while taxiing to ensure clearance from other aircraft, vehicles and obstacles.

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