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:
Former President Donald Trump nominated American Airlines pilot John DeLeeuw to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
DeLeeuw, the managing director of safety and efficiency at American Airlines, boasts over 30 years of accident- and incident-free flight experience and has taught aviation safety.
He is set to replace Alvin Brown, an appointee of President Joe Biden, whose removal by the Trump administration in May has led to a lawsuit against Trump.
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.
