Navy jet collapses tow accident kills mechanic in Florida
A Navy EA-6B Prowler being towed at the Northrop Grumman plant in St. Augustine collapsed its landing gear, killing mechanic William Swope and injuring Carl Johnson. The jet wing crushed Swope as gears folded over the top during repair work.
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Federal probe widens into tobacco industry misstatements
The Justice Department expands a perjury inquiry into tobacco executives' congressional testimony to a broader probe of possible false statements about addiction and industry practices. FBI agents have pressed current and former Richmond area workers for information, issuing subpoenas to testify before a Washington grand jury.
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American Airlines pilot reports seeing missile near jetliner
An American Airlines pilot said he saw a missile pass by his Boeing 757 on August 29 over Wallops Island Virginia while en route from San Juan to Boston. NTSB investigators said they will review the claim though no confirmation exists and no evasive action was reported.
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