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Financial District

January 18, 2013

Ferry Crash Investigators Find Damaged Propeller in Pier Wreck Probe

Investigators found a damaged propeller on the side of the commuter ferry that crashed in lower Manhattan

Financial District

January 10, 2013

Captain Tried to Slow Ferry Just Before Crash, Investigators Say

Investigators said the Seastreak ferry captain tried to slow the boat but it would not go into reverse.

South Street Seaport

January 10, 2013

NTSB Launches Investigation Into Ferry Crash as Commuters Return to Waters

Federal investigators began their investigation Thursday into why the Seastreak crashed into a dock.

Chinatown

June 05, 2012

Fatal Chinatown Bus Crash Caused by Driver Fatigue, Report Says

According to a federal ruling, driver Ophadell Williams' fatigue was the cause of a fatal 2011 accident.

Upper East Side

December 22, 2011

Greenhill & Co. Banker Reported Icing Prior to Plane Crash

Greenhil & Co. banker Jeffrey Buckalew reported ice on his plane prior to a crash, the NTSB said.

Lower East Side & East Village

October 31, 2011

Low-Cost Bus Lines More Dangerous Than Traditional Operators, Report Says

Curbside carriers are significantly more dangerous than traditional coach operators, according to a new National Transportation Safety Board report released Monday.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 12, 2011

Helicopter Was Inspected Two Days Before Deadly East River Crash

In a preliminary report, federal investigators said the helicopter involved in a deadly crash in the East River last week was inspected just two days before the accident.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 06, 2011

Chinatown Bus Operator Used Aliases to Run After Deadly Crash, Feds Say

Company involved in fatal wreck tried running buses using different company names, federal authorities said.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 15, 2011

Fatal Chinatown Bus Was Speeding Before Crash, Report Says

The Chinatown-bound bus that crashed in the Bronx, killing 15 people, hit its max speed of 78 m.p.h. right before wrecking.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 04, 2011

Safety Review Launched After Deadly Chinatown Bus Crashes

A national review into the discount bus industry could result in regulation changes.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 31, 2011

Evidence Contradicts Bus Driver's Claims in Chinatown Tour Bus Crash

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said there is no evidence the bus was sideswiped before the crash.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 24, 2011

Passengers in Fatal Chinatown Tour Bus Crash Sue Driver for Negligence

A pair of passengers on a Chinatown-bound that crashed killing 15 people filed lawsuits against the driver.

Manhattan

March 15, 2011

Fatal Chinatown Bus Crashes Raise Passengers' Safety Concerns

Lawmakers are calling for tougher regulations after two deadly Chinatown bus crashes.