The World War II-era bomber B-17 that crashed Oct. 2 near Hartford was having engine trouble but the pilot didn’t say a lot more.
Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
FAA-ordered inspection finds cracks in wing supports of 36 Boeing 737s, another setback for aerospace giant
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3.5-magnitude earthquake jolts San Francisco awake Saturday morning
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Fiery B-17 plane crash has people asking: Are vintage bomber rides dangerous?
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Punish students for Nazi salutes? It’s not always easy — or a good idea, experts say
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Amtrak crash: Why train rammed into CSX freight cars, killing 2 and injuring 91, per NTSB
A CSX freight train conduc tor failed to throw the correct switch, leading to the crash that jackknifed the Amtrak train
Boeing faces new 737 issue: Cracks in wing supports on popular NG version
The FAA has ordered inspections after cracks are found in wing supports on the Boeing 737 NG.