NBC Evening News for Thursday, Dec 12, 1985
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
(DC) Investigation into crash of Arrow Air charter plane carrying 101st Airborne troops in Newfoundland and questions stemming from Arrow Air's record of safety violations discussed; details illustrated on screen. Crashes blamed on engine problems this year reviewed. DC-8 involvement in Sri Lanka crashes recalled. Arrow Air violations cited by FAA mentioned. [Arrow spokesperson Robin MATTEL - defs. company] [Navy spokesperson Jack MAXWELL - thinks mechanical problems are common on Arrow Air.]
REPORTER: Robert Hager
(Studio) Victims' bodies said being flown to Dover, AFB, DE, tomorrow.
REPORTER: Tom Brokaw
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