National Transportation Safety Board
How does a jetliner go missing with all of today’s technology?
The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is nearing the end of its 10th day and investigators are no closer to solving the mystery. They may only have three more weeks before batteries die in the plane’s underwater locator devices.
Listener Responses: Cell Phone Ban for Drivers
On Wednesday we heard from NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman about a recommendation by the U.S. Safety Board for a national ban on cell phone use while driving. The recommendation states that all states should ban cell phone use for drivers. We got a lot of listener response to the segment. We asked two listeners to join us […]
NTSB Chairman on Cellphone Ban for Drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board released recommendations on Tuesday for a national ban on cellphone use while driving. The ban would also urge states to prevent drivers from using hand-held devices. It is said to be one of the most far-reaching efforts to date. “Every year, new devices are being released,” NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman said. […]
