Jillian Gustafson
@planesafeorg.bsky.social
National Air Disaster Foundation (NADF) was founded by air crash survivors and victims’ family members to raise the standards of aviation safety, security and survivability, and to support victims’ families.
This is interesting - very reminiscent of TWA 800 - we have several memorials, three that I’ve seen. Only one was by the families. No mention of the family consultation here. beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
Beyer, Gaskins Announce Plans for Memorial Bench and Plaques Honoring 67 Lives Lost in DCA Crash
beyer.house.gov
January 29, 2026 at 11:49 PM
This is interesting - very reminiscent of TWA 800 - we have several memorials, three that I’ve seen. Only one was by the families. No mention of the family consultation here. beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
Our hearts go out to all the families of the 67 lost on this day a year ago. It’s a terrible club to which we belong. But, you are not alone. 🙏🏻
January 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Our hearts go out to all the families of the 67 lost on this day a year ago. It’s a terrible club to which we belong. But, you are not alone. 🙏🏻
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“Absolute tragedy.” A year ago today, 67 people were killed when a plane and helicopter collided over the Potomac.
News4 has team coverage on the crash victims’ families, first responders’ memories and transportation officials’ warnings.
News4 has team coverage on the crash victims’ families, first responders’ memories and transportation officials’ warnings.
DCA disaster: Honoring victims and making air travel safer 1 year after tragedy
News4 covers the crash victims’ families, first responders’ memories and transportation officials’ warnings a year after the D.C. plane crash.
www.nbcwashington.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
“Absolute tragedy.” A year ago today, 67 people were killed when a plane and helicopter collided over the Potomac.
News4 has team coverage on the crash victims’ families, first responders’ memories and transportation officials’ warnings.
News4 has team coverage on the crash victims’ families, first responders’ memories and transportation officials’ warnings.
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When the engineers say, "It's not safe. Something bad will happen," it's always best to listen and err on the side of caution.
'It's going to be catastrophic': The inside story of the Challenger disaster
Forty years ago, the Challenger space shuttle disintegrated just after lift-off. A small team of engineers tried to prevent the tragedy.
www.abc.net.au
January 27, 2026 at 8:04 PM
When the engineers say, "It's not safe. Something bad will happen," it's always best to listen and err on the side of caution.
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Last night, while departing Las Vegas, British Airways flight BA274 lost one of its main landing gear wheels. The separation of the right, rear wheel from the A350-1000 was captured on our automated live stream at the airport. The flight continued for a safe landing in London.
January 27, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Last night, while departing Las Vegas, British Airways flight BA274 lost one of its main landing gear wheels. The separation of the right, rear wheel from the A350-1000 was captured on our automated live stream at the airport. The flight continued for a safe landing in London.
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Update on weekend snow potential: The most reliable model data continues to keep the storm too far south and east for snow in the D.C. area. However, it’s still close enough that we are not yet a lock for no snow, and snow odds remain a little higher for the Eastern Shore.
More at cwg.live
More at cwg.live
January 27, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Update on weekend snow potential: The most reliable model data continues to keep the storm too far south and east for snow in the D.C. area. However, it’s still close enough that we are not yet a lock for no snow, and snow odds remain a little higher for the Eastern Shore.
More at cwg.live
More at cwg.live
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Homendy asks the $1 million question: how is it that no one at FAA could tell there was a min of 75 ft separation between these two routes?
Here's a handy graphic from @theaircurrent.com on this critical issue:
Here's a handy graphic from @theaircurrent.com on this critical issue:
January 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Homendy asks the $1 million question: how is it that no one at FAA could tell there was a min of 75 ft separation between these two routes?
Here's a handy graphic from @theaircurrent.com on this critical issue:
Here's a handy graphic from @theaircurrent.com on this critical issue:
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A ferry with more than 350 people on board sinks near an island in the southern Philippines. Rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials say.
15 dead, hundreds rescued from ferry disaster in Philippines
The inter-island cargo and passenger ferry was sailing from the port city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo island in Sulu province with 332 passengers and 27 crew members.
nbcnews.to
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A ferry with more than 350 people on board sinks near an island in the southern Philippines. Rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials say.
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STORM RECOVERY ⚠️ Check on road conditions, closings and how much snow fell across the DMV. Metro says service will be limited as some roads are "impassable."
Live updates: Treacherous road conditions as DMV cleans up from winter storm
We’re Working 4 You with coverage of road conditions, closings and cleanup efforts after a massive winter storm hit the D.C. region on Sunday.
nbc4dc.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
STORM RECOVERY ⚠️ Check on road conditions, closings and how much snow fell across the DMV. Metro says service will be limited as some roads are "impassable."
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🚨 Major update: more ice, higher outage risk
• More sleet, less pure snow, some spots could get 1–3" of sleet on top of snow (very heavy)
• Freezing rain risk up S of Beltway; outage risk growing, esp. S MD
• Clear early, often: this will harden quickly
Link: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
• More sleet, less pure snow, some spots could get 1–3" of sleet on top of snow (very heavy)
• Freezing rain risk up S of Beltway; outage risk growing, esp. S MD
• Clear early, often: this will harden quickly
Link: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
January 23, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🚨 Major update: more ice, higher outage risk
• More sleet, less pure snow, some spots could get 1–3" of sleet on top of snow (very heavy)
• Freezing rain risk up S of Beltway; outage risk growing, esp. S MD
• Clear early, often: this will harden quickly
Link: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
• More sleet, less pure snow, some spots could get 1–3" of sleet on top of snow (very heavy)
• Freezing rain risk up S of Beltway; outage risk growing, esp. S MD
• Clear early, often: this will harden quickly
Link: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
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Updated interim final rule for helicopter ops around DCA just dropped. Would only allow "essential operations" and would restrict 4/22 and 15/33 if vertical ops are in play.
#avgeek
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01226.pdf
#avgeek
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01226.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Updated interim final rule for helicopter ops around DCA just dropped. Would only allow "essential operations" and would restrict 4/22 and 15/33 if vertical ops are in play.
#avgeek
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01226.pdf
#avgeek
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01226.pdf
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Nightly numbers are in. Strong snow signal remains. ❄️
Most models show 7-12 inches around Beltway. Euro AI system avg leading pack at 16 inches. GFS suite the snow-lover special.
But warm air aloft could bring problematic ice, especially SE of DC.
❄️ Still snowy
🧊 Ice in play
⚠️ Fine-line forecast
Most models show 7-12 inches around Beltway. Euro AI system avg leading pack at 16 inches. GFS suite the snow-lover special.
But warm air aloft could bring problematic ice, especially SE of DC.
❄️ Still snowy
🧊 Ice in play
⚠️ Fine-line forecast
January 22, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Nightly numbers are in. Strong snow signal remains. ❄️
Most models show 7-12 inches around Beltway. Euro AI system avg leading pack at 16 inches. GFS suite the snow-lover special.
But warm air aloft could bring problematic ice, especially SE of DC.
❄️ Still snowy
🧊 Ice in play
⚠️ Fine-line forecast
Most models show 7-12 inches around Beltway. Euro AI system avg leading pack at 16 inches. GFS suite the snow-lover special.
But warm air aloft could bring problematic ice, especially SE of DC.
❄️ Still snowy
🧊 Ice in play
⚠️ Fine-line forecast
WUSA9 - NTSB Investigation www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Inside the NTSB's Crash Investigation Labs
As we near the 1-year mark of the Potomac collision, NTSB's 'wreckage detectives' work to uncover the truth and prevent future tragedies.
www.wusa9.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 PM
WUSA9 - NTSB Investigation www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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Iran closes airspace to commercial aircraft for hours amid tensions with US
Iran closes airspace to commercial aircraft for hours amid tensions with US
The closure ran for over four hours, according to pilot guidance issued by Iran.
dlvr.it
January 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Iran closes airspace to commercial aircraft for hours amid tensions with US
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The NTSB is probing an engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 15 years ago in the fiery crash of a UPS MD-11 in Louisville in November.
via @willguisbond.com @elanhead.com
via @willguisbond.com @elanhead.com
In UPS crash, NTSB probing MD-11 engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 2011
Rare mid-investigation update sheds light on previously disclosed engine attachment cracks
theaircurrent.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The NTSB is probing an engine mount issue first identified by Boeing in 15 years ago in the fiery crash of a UPS MD-11 in Louisville in November.
via @willguisbond.com @elanhead.com
via @willguisbond.com @elanhead.com
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Crew-11 landed off the coast of California early Thursday morning after one of its members experienced a medical issue on the ISS. That person, who NASA did not identify, was doing fine after landing. The crew was headed to a hospital in the San Diego area.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 returns to Earth ahead of schedule after medical issue
NASA said the four crew members returned to Earth early Thursday after one of them experienced a medical situation on the International Space Station.
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Crew-11 landed off the coast of California early Thursday morning after one of its members experienced a medical issue on the ISS. That person, who NASA did not identify, was doing fine after landing. The crew was headed to a hospital in the San Diego area.
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
Not the headline anyone wants to read, a year after the #AA5342 tragedy. mailview.bulletinintelligence.com/mailview.asp...
House hits pause button on bill aimed at preventing midair collisions at busy airports
Pushback from private aircraft owners has stalled passage of legislation that proponents say would help prevent a repeat of last year’s tragic collision between a commercial jet and a Black Hawk helic...
mailview.bulletinintelligence.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Not the headline anyone wants to read, a year after the #AA5342 tragedy. mailview.bulletinintelligence.com/mailview.asp...
