Icing Debate at Air Florida Crash Hearings
Witnesses offered conflicting accounts of ice or snow on the Air Florida Boeing 737 before its fatal January 13 takeoff. Some pilots and crew reported significant buildup while others saw none, as investigators review the accident amid broader consensus that weather played a dominant role.
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Space shuttle Columbia readies for hazardous propellant loading
Ground crews at Cape Canaveral begin loading hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide into Columbia Friday with safety measures in place. Launch pad clearance follows, as Kennedy officials plan the insertion of oxidizer and propellants into orbital maneuvering and reaction control systems. The third mission is slated to start March 22, after valve-related delays last fall prompted major tile repairs and valve modifications.
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