NTSB Member Jennifer Homendy B-17 Bradley International Airport Media Brief 2

NTSB board member Jennifer Homendy briefs the media Thursday on the 10/2/19 crash of a B-17 in Connecticut.

[MikeWMiami]

Very well done and informative report. God bless those that lost their lives and their families as well as those that were injured. A devastating loss. So sad.

[stephenrumer]

Reporter: "are the breakaway poles designed to breakaway?" Wow. Valuable data to be presented publicly from the NTSB is being wasted with these questions.

[erniesochin]

I think Ms. Homendy did a grest job in the B 17 interview. Having been brought up during the WWII years, the B-17 was a part of our everyday talk. I had the distinct priviledge of flying in " Setimerntal Journey, " a few years back and it was one of the most moving experiences in my life...and yes..I would do it again in a heartbeat. Never Forget!

[timlinerud]

Have the NTSB people repeat the question so everybody can hear it

[michaelogden]

If I was up there presenting during the Q&A, I would have to ask, "Did you not hear anything I said during the first part of this brief?"

[robertrent]

Can't hear audience questions, please repeat them. tnx

[rowanadventures]

I just finished reading a book about Jimmy Doolittle. He was one of the major drivers in getting WWII aircraft on 100 Octane.

[BackFocus]

As an ATP rated pilot and CFI along with being former TV reporter, I can tell you most reporters know very little about aviation. You can see this in the questions. They don't teach anything about flying in journalism school. Over the past few decades it's become s a low paying job for many nowadays and many are very young. With that said, there are good reporters out there and some are pilots too... I know a few.... It's up to us in the aviation community to keep the facts on track and accurate.

[tkuenzli]

Just a suggestion, please repeat the questions prior to answering since we can't hear them.

[jazzcatt]

Oh frikkin' Bruther! If a reporter doesn't know squat about this particular old plane they should NOT be allowed to ask a question!! JEEZ! OK folks, go to the Blancolirio channel and look for his video that gives the history of this particular plane.

[joedillon]

What a great briefing. Very clear and to the point. Sad it happened but very impressed with NTSB work.

[Metalgearmadness]

"I heard these engines are less reliable", Mr. Reporter I think you should find some better sources.

[Vincent_dennis]

How the hell is the guy from the NTSB not 100% sure if 100LL Avgas is widely used in internal combustion engines?

[jetvalmonte]

IMO, these briefings are not necessary because media reporters do not understand much, if anything at all, regarding aviation. What a waste of the NTSB’s time.

[TheBaron]

Jennifer Homendy wouldn't know the difference between a wing tip and a felt tip. No aviation experience whatsoever. Its apparent that to be on the board of the NTSB its not what you know that matters - Its who you know. Jesus Christ

[derekobidowski]

this aircraft was built by the Douglas Aircraft Co in Long Beach in 1944 the engines powering it is 4 Wright Cyclone 9 R-1820-97 nine cylinder radial engines. The Collings Foundation flew this B-17 many times as i seen it this year.

[andreachica]

Quien me puede decir, que dice ella y quién es??

[JDSify]

I have to laugh: news agencies send reporters who have absolutely no idea about airplanes! Looks like the press is looking for fault with the type and age of the aircraft, and the type of fuel. Any aircraft which has been maintained according to its specific airworthiness certificate is good to go. Any one familiar with aircraft knows about the types of fuels. However, they were not bright enough to enquire whether the NTSB is considering the threshold as the solid white lines painted on the runway or the actual very end of the paved runway. Sometimes the heavy white lines denoting the threshold are 200 to 300 feet after the start of the pavement.
My guess is: a sudden complete engine failure or a micro down burst.
So sad about the deaths. Relieved some could escape (likely through the entrance hatch on the rear starboard side of the aircraft). Sad the very airworthiness of all current B17s will be questioned. This is obviously not a type issue; these tings could carry 6000 odd pounds of cargo (bombs) so 14 or 15 people would not question the carrying capability.

[gulag]

Just a thought, pitot static system may have a developed leaked or the airspeed readout was flawed and not correct. I always approach high and hot in my multi-engine aircraft, the aircraft will slow down quickly near ground when the gear and flaps are deployed. The B17 was high performance aircraft, no doubt, many were lost in the war.

[NeoRazor]

Is she asking questions? She keeps ending her statements with an upward inflection like it's a question.