Safety officials warned of high fatality balloon crashes
The NTSB urged the FAA two years ago to require four balloon tour operators to obtain FAA permission and to subject balloon operators to safety inspections. The FAA rejected the recommendations. A Texas crash that killed at least 16 people prompted renewed discussion of regulatory oversight. The NTSB argued tours lack comparable oversight to airplanes and helicopters, while the FAA defended current rules as sufficient given low overall risk.
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Balloon crash prompts NTSB probe into pilot and past records
The NTSB investigates a Texas balloon crash focusing on evidence from witnesses as the pilot identified as Skip Nichols by associates. Passengers Matt and Sunday Rowan from San Antonio were among the victims. Nichols held a commercial lighter-than-air rating and ran a balloon business in Missouri and Texas. Further details on victims and identification remain forthcoming as officials verify records and past incidents.
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Zika virus overview and preventive guidance
The Zika virus likely originated in Africa and Yap Islands, spreading to the Americas by 2015. Most infected show no symptoms, but infection during pregnancy can cause microcephaly and brain defects. Pregnant people should avoid travel to outbreak areas and practice mosquito protection measures, including DEET repellents, protective clothing, screens, conditioning, and eliminating standing water.
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Bexar County Commissioner Wolff charged with DWI
San Antonio police arrested Bexar County Commissioner Kevin Wolff after his vehicle rear ended two cars in a Whataburger drive through. Court records show a 3 am arrest with field sobriety failing and a blood test warrant obtained after he declined a breath test. Bond set at 1000 dollars.
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