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Questions emerge about what may have caused Delta plane to burst into flames and flip over

Questions emerge about what may have caused Delta plane to burst into flames and flip over

Aviation experts say investigators will consider the weather conditions, as well as the possibility of human error or an aircraft malfunction as they try to determine why a Delta Air Lines jet burst into flames and flipped upside down as it tried to land in Toronto. 
by The Associated Press

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Toronto plane crash sparks questions on passenger safety

Toronto plane crash sparks questions on passenger safety

There are many questions from passengers about flight safety after a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped over while landing. All 80 people on board survived but 21 passengers were injured.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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All 80 aboard Delta flight survive after jet flips upon arrival in Toronto

All 80 aboard Delta flight survive after jet flips upon arrival in Toronto

The Delta Air Lines jet came down fast, landing so hard that it lost its right wing, then burst into flames on a runway in Toronto. The aircraft slid to a stop, upside down, leaving a trail of black smoke in its wake and passengers scrambling to escape the wreckage.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Minnesota lawmaker wants statewide ban on new billboard signs

Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the signs detract from the state's natural scenic beauty and pose a safety concern for motorists. Billboard companies say the bill would hurt local businesses and curtail First Amendment rights.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Anthony Sledwards, Plowabunga! among winners in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest

Anthony Sledwards, Plowabunga! among winners in MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest

While Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drives the lane against NBA opponents this season, “Anthony Sledwards” will soon be clearing driving lanes for Minnesota motorists. It’s one of the eight winning snowplow names in MnDOT’s annual contest.
by MPR News Staff

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Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Each February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starts sending crews out onto the frozen Mississippi River at Lake Pepin to take ice measurements. The information helps determine when towboats and barges can start the navigation season.
by Alex Haddon

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Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified

Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified

The Army released the identity of the third crew member aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly airport crash near DCA as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, an aviation officer and past ROTC cadet.
by Tom Bowman

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2 teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers and coaches among passengers on downed flight

2 teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers and coaches among passengers on downed flight

Passengers aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River included teen figure skaters returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and their Russian coaches.
by The Associated Press

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