FAA doctor defends appeal record at congressional hearing
FAA air surgeon Dr. Frank Austin defended his handling of pilot medical appeals at a House subcommittee hearing. Critics argued his decisions risked safety, while backers noted he reduced a long backlog and emphasized differing medical opinions.
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Pedyderal Aviation Administration
Frank Austin
Robert Wick
American Airlines
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Navy
FAA
House
Government Activities and Transportation Subcommittee
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Collision creates a 21 ton tomato salad on I 57
A peanut oil truck rear ended a tomato truck on I 57 in Effingham Illinois. About 42 000 pounds of fresh tomatoes and some oil spilled and closed the northbound lanes for hours. The oil hauler fell asleep and the driver Carl Osborn was cited for fatigue and speeding for conditions. Rodney Jones the tomato truck driver was not injured.
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Effingham, Ill
Interstate 57
Carl Osborn
Drasco
Ark
Herbert Pinkston
Osborn
Rodney Jones
Vinton, Iowa
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