Yesterday marked two years since American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300-600, crashed in Belle Harbor, N.Y., killing all 260 people on board and five on the ground. The NTSB released an update this week on its investigation, saying it has tested a bolt like those in the A300-600 tail fin, and the bolt did not fail until it was subjected to a load beyond its design ultimate limit. The board said its final report will not be completed until sometime in the spring of next year. Meanwhile, N.Y. Gov. George Pataki pledged on Sunday to build a “suitable and fitting” memorial to commemorate those who died. An impromptu memorial has grown at the site, but it is on private property, and it is not yet clear where a site will be found for the permanent monument.
AA 587: Monument Promised, Final Report Expected In Spring
Key Takeaways:
- Two years have passed since American Airlines Flight 587 crashed, with the NTSB's final investigation report still pending until next spring.
- NTSB testing revealed that a tail fin bolt similar to those on the A300-600 did not fail until subjected to a load beyond its design ultimate limit.
- New York Governor George Pataki pledged to build a permanent memorial for the victims, but the site for this monument has not yet been determined.
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