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Commuter Airline Safety #534860

NBC Evening News for Monday, Dec 10, 1984
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REPORTER: Tom Brokaw

(DC) FAA-ordered inspections of tail sections of Brazilian-made commuter airplanes due to rash of accidents lately involving them examined; latest PBA crash in Florida recalled. American Central Airlines reported grounded for safety violations. [ACA president Terry HUDIK - defs. company] Problems experienced by commuter lines since airline deregulation considered. [Aviation Safety Institution spokesperson John GALIPAULT - believes violators are being caught.] Focus of FAA concerns with commuter lines listed on screen. [Federal Aviation Administration administration Don. ENGEN - praises commuter industry]
REPORTER: Robert Hager

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Hager, Robert
Duration:
00:02:20

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