Dismantling begins as Flight 1420 crash memorials continue
Salvage crews at Little Rock lifted and prepared the MD 82 for removal after the crash that killed Capt. Richard Buschmann and eight passengers. Investigators seek to determine why the spoilers failed to deploy, with NTSB officials noting unusual cockpit lever position and a takeoff data display. Survivors received $25,000 from American Airlines with no conditions.
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Helicopter pilot pleads guilty in fatal crash
Fort Stewart GA AP One of two pilots blamed for a Bahamas crash that killed their wives pleaded guilty to unlawfully permitting the women on a maintenance test flight. Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Riddell admitted wrongfully violating a military order and dereliction of duty. His court martial is set for June 29.
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Northwest flight attendants vote to authorize strike
Northwest Airlines flight attendants in 1996 contracts stalemate voted 93 percent in favor of strike authorization. Teamsters Local 2000 in Detroit counted 8,735 ballots with only 49 against. A 30 day cooling off could start if mediation releases talks, following past pay cuts and stalled negotiations with Northwest and its 11,000 attendants.
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