Executive Director, Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Former NTSB chair. CBS News Aviation Safety Analyst.

Joined June 2021
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So much happening at the Prescott campus!
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Boeing and Embry‑Riddle Deliver Aviation Safety Management Systems Course In Cape Town Africa’s aviation professionals received a week‑long Aviation Safety Management Systems Certification Program for Africa from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical... afrviator.org/aerospace/boei…
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NTSB releases an investigative update on the B-767 runway excursion accident in Miami: ntsb.gov/investigations/Page…
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NTSB Vice Chairman Michael Graham Retiring ntsb.gov/news/press-releases…
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NTSB issues the final report for its investigation into the July 26, 2025, rejected takeoff accident involving an American Airlines Boeing 737-8 at Denver International Airport: web.ntsb.gov/investigations/…
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NTSB issues the preliminary report for its ongoing investigation into the Aug. 4 loss-of-separation incident in Washington, D.C., involving a Sikorsky VH-3D helicopter operated as Marine One and an Embraer E-170 airplane operated as Envoy Air flight 3742. Preliminary report: ntsb.gov/investigations/Docu… Investigation page: ntsb.gov/investigations/Page…
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The NTSB will hold a media briefing at 5:30 pm EDT, Thursday, Aug. 20, on its investigation into Wednesday's collision between a helicopter and an airplane in Carlisle, PA. NTSB investigator-in-charge Aaron McCarter will brief media in the parking lot of CEFC Church, 290 Petersburg Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013.
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The #NTSB Office of Aviation Safety is seeking a Chief Technical Advisor (International Aviation Safety Affairs) to join our dynamic team. usajobs.gov/job/880177200/?s… #JoinOurTeam
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A golden retriever suffering from seizures seemingly lost her spunk — until one day her owners brought home a miracle cure — a duck named Louie. @SteveHartmanCBS is On the Road.
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Cellphone use and lack of proper lookout led to 2024 fatal vessel collision in the Houston Ship Channel. NTSB issues new recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Pilots’ Association. ntsb.gov/news/press-releases… Investigation webpage: ntsb.gov/investigations/Page…
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NTSB is investigating a reported loss of separation event between Marine One and a commercial aircraft departing DCA that occurred on Aug. 4.
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The NTSB is sending a team to investigate Tuesday’s natural gas-fueled explosion and fire at a commercial building in Union, Michigan. The team is expected to arrive later today.
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Safer Skies: Dr. Janet Kavandi NASA Astronaut (Ret.) | Embry-Riddle Aero... youtu.be/3sm496UE1Xk?is=qf98… via @YouTube
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NTSB letter regarding recent comments by a Ryanair executive on the investigation of the July 10 accident after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece. ntsb.gov/investigations/Docu…
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