National Transportation Safety Board team members survey the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10 near New York City. [Courtesy: NTSB]
Key Takeaways:
President Donald Trump nominated John DeLeeuw, an American Airlines pilot and safety director, to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
DeLeeuw possesses over 30 years of accident-free flying experience and has taught aviation safety at the University of Southern California.
He is slated to replace President Joe Biden’s appointee, Alvin Brown, who was removed by the Trump administration in May and is currently suing over his dismissal.
President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated an American Airlines pilot to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
According to a Reuters report, Senate records showed Trump has selected John DeLeeuw to take the place of President Joe Biden’s NTSB appointee, Alvin Brown.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
