02 Feb 1991
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1991
Page
1
Los Angeles witnesses recount panic as a USAir jet collided with a commuter plane on the runway. Passengers leaped from seats and wings, flames and smoke filling the cabin. Survivors name fear, darkness, and desperate exits, with doctors and travelers detailing the chaotic scene.
Local USAir workers at Hancock Airport and across Syracuse grapple with shock and rumors after a Los Angeles runway collision. Flight attendants and baggage staff speak on condition of anonymity as USAir restricts information. Security tightens, hotels host crews, and staff reflect on the human impact while officials withhold specifics on the aircraft and maintenance.
Fire crews at Hancock Airport prepare for crashes within three minutes under FAA limits, relying on nearby departments and volunteers. A 1988 drill revealed confusion over command, while a Los Angeles crash tested real response, with James Singer noting on scene times under two minutes. The Herald-Journal recalls past drills, wind direction training, and staffing that has varied, including FAA violations for training gaps.
Albany report lists the Daily Number winner Prigax with 073 and Win Four 7849. Pick 10 numbers drawn include 4 12 15 2 22 23 32 36 37 41 44 59 60 61 62 63 65 67 68 73. Associated Press.
A USAir Boeing 737 collided with a SkyWest Metroliner after landing gear issues and a fire. Passengers and crew were killed or missing, with 72 accounted for and at least five confirmed dead. Investigators will review preflight checks and takeoff conditions.
The National Transportation Safety Board marks runway collisions as top hazards, urging action on pilot read back, improved markings, and stricter investigations after past tragedies. The board cites Detroit and Tenerife incidents and notes decades of unmet recommendations across aviation and other transport sectors.
Mostly sunny unseasonably warm Sunday with highs 45 to 50, then a dry Monday and Tuesday and a chance of showers Wednesday. Groundhog Phil in Punxsutawney predicts six more weeks of winter if a shadow appears. Strong regional rain hits California and Pacific coast cities amid drought relief.
Allied forces press a fast, hard air and ground campaign in southern Iraq and Kuwait six months after Saddam seized Kuwait. Saudi units reinforce Khafji as Iraqi movements prompt countermeasures while Baghdad vows defense and warns of weapons at disposal.
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