The 2009 Colgan Air Crash: A Pivotal Moment for U.S. Aviation Safety


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The tragic incident was the 14th fatal crash of a U.S. airliner in 15 years, prompting families of the victims to advocate for changes in aviation safety standards. Now, sixteen years later, a recent midair collision has marked the end of the longest period without a commercial airliner crash in the U.S. Meg Oliver reports.

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