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Preliminary DC plane crash flight data shows conflicting altitude readings: investigators
Preliminary flight data from the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., shows conflicting readings about the altitudes of a passenger jet and Army helicopter that collided near Reagan National Airport and killed everyone on board the two aircraft, investigators said over the weekend.
Data from the American Airlines flight recorder showed an altitude of 325 feet, plus or minus 25 feet, when the collision happened Wednesday night, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials told reporters on Saturday. Data in the control tower, though, showed the Black Hawk helicopter at 200 feet, the maximum allowed altitude for helicopters in the area.
The roughly 100-foot altitude discrepancy in the data has yet to be explained.
Investigators are working to retrieve data from the helicopter’s back box, which is taking more time because it became waterlogged after submerging into the Potomac River, in hopes of reconciling the difference. They also said they plan to refine the tower data, which could be less reliable.
Rescue and salvage crews with a crane work near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
“This is a complex investigation,” said Brice Banning, NTSB investigator in charge. “There are a lot of pieces here. Our team is working hard to gather this data.”
Banning detailed the last moments from the jet’s two black boxes, which captured sound in the cockpit and flight data just before what became the deadliest U.S. aviation accident since 2001.
“The crew had a verbal reaction,” Banning said, with the data recorder showing “the airplane beginning to increase its pitch. Sounds of impact were audible about one second later, followed by the end of the recording.”
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a crane sits in the Potomac River on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, near the wreckage of an American Airlines jet that collided mid-air with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Arlington, Virginia., as seen from Alexandria, Virgina. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Investigators did not say whether that change in angle meant that pilots were trying to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid the crash.
The collision happened around 9 p.m. EST while the regional jet was preparing to land at the airport. The jet from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 64 people onboard, while three soldiers were on board the helicopter, which apparently flew into the jet’s path. No one survived the crash.
NTSB member Todd Inman expressed frustration to reporters, noting that the board has made “several hundred” recommendations to improve aviation safety that have not been acted upon.
“You want to do something about it? Adopt the recommendation of the NTSB. You’ll save lives,” he said, adding that he has spent hours with victims’ families since the crash. “I don’t want to have to meet with those parents like that again.”
An American Airlines jet passes as family members of the victims of a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter stand at the end of runway 33 near the wreckage site in the Potomac River at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, on Sunday, Feb. 2, in Arlington, Virginia. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)
Families of victims visited the crash site on Sunday and divers scoured the submerged wreckage for more remains after authorities said they’ve recovered and identified 55 of the 67 people killed.
Officials said they are confident all the victims will be recovered from the chilly Potomac River.
NTSB investigators hope to have a preliminary report within 30 days, though a full investigation could take at least a year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released preliminary flight data from the recent plane crash in Washington, D.C. that shows conflicting altitude readings, according to investigators.The data shows that the aircraft’s altimeter and GPS systems were giving inconsistent altitude readings in the moments leading up to the crash. This discrepancy is a concerning finding for investigators as they work to determine the cause of the tragic incident.
The NTSB is now focusing on analyzing the data further to determine what may have caused the conflicting altitude readings and ultimately led to the crash. They are also looking into other factors such as weather conditions, pilot experience, and potential mechanical issues.
As the investigation continues, the NTSB is urging the public to refrain from speculating on the cause of the crash and to allow them to conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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Final 4 minutes of recordings on Jeju Air flight missing, preliminary report says
SEOUL — The final four minutes of flight recordings before a Jeju Air flight crashed into an embankment at the end of a runway in South Korea are missing, a preliminary report into the investigation of the crash that left 179 people dead said.
Recordings from both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder are missing, according to the report released Monday.
The crash occurred at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, 2024. There were a total of 175 passengers and six crew members aboard the Boeing 737, which had taken off from Bangkok, Thailand.
There were two survivors of the crash, both crew members, one man and one woman, according to officials at the time.
The preliminary report into the deadly crash was released on Monday by the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board.
Both the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder recordings from the flight stopped minutes before the airplane hit the concrete structure, or embankment, at the end of the runway at the Muan International Airport, according to the report.
Fire authorities search for the missing and recover the deceased at the site of an accident near Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, on December 29, 2024, where a Jeju Air passenger plane collides during landing. The accident, which claims 176 lives, leaves 3 missing, and sees 2 rescued, is the worst domestic passenger plane crash in history. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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The last four minutes and seven seconds of the recordings before the plane crashed are missing, the preliminary report stated.
Right before the end of the recording, the air traffic control tower advised the airplane to be “cautious of bird activity” at 08:57:50, the preliminary report says.
The CVR and FDR recordings stopped at 08:58:50. The airplane hit the embankment at 09:02:57, the report says.
The pilots of the Jeju Air flight identified a group of birds while approaching the runway and “during a go-around” and feathers and bird blood stains were found on both of the engines of the plane, the preliminary report said.
“Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) will tear down the engines, examine components in depth, analyze CVR/FDR and ATC data, and investigate the embankment, localizers, and bird strike evidence. These all-out investigation activities aim to determine the accurate cause of the accident,” the preliminary report said.
ABC News’ Ellie Kaufman contributed to this report.
In a shocking development, the final four minutes of recordings from the cockpit of the Jeju Air flight that crashed last month are missing, according to a preliminary report released by investigators.The report, which was obtained by CNN, states that the cockpit voice recorder stopped recording four minutes before the plane went down, leaving investigators with a crucial gap in their understanding of what happened in the moments leading up to the crash.
The Jeju Air flight, which was en route from Incheon to Jeju Island, crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff, killing all 132 people on board. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the missing recordings have raised serious questions about the transparency and reliability of the investigation.
The families of the victims are demanding answers and urging authorities to do everything in their power to uncover the truth about what happened to their loved ones. As more information comes to light, it is becoming increasingly clear that the final four minutes of recordings could be the key to unlocking the mystery of the Jeju Air crash.
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#Final #minutes #recordings #Jeju #Air #flight #missing #preliminary #reportAkero Therapeutics Reports Preliminary Topline Results Showing Statistically Significant Reversal of Compensated Cirrhosis (F4) Due to MASH—by Both Completer and ITT Analyses—at Week 96 in Phase 2b SYMMETRY Study
Akero Therapeutics Inc. Among patients with baseline and week 96 biopsies, 39% of the 50mg EFX group (p=0.009) demonstrated ≥1 stage improvement in fibrosis with no worsening of MASH, representing a 24% effect size over placebo at 15%
By ITT analysis, with all missing week 96 biopsies treated as failures, 29% of the 50mg EFX group (p=0.031) demonstrated ≥1 stage improvement in fibrosis with no worsening of MASH, representing a 17% effect size over placebo at 12%
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic disease marked by high unmet medical need, today released preliminary topline week 96 results from SYMMETRY, a Phase 2b study evaluating the efficacy and safety of its lead product candidate efruxifermin (EFX) in patients with biopsy-confirmed compensated cirrhosis (F4), Child-Pugh Class A, due to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Among patients with baseline and week 96 biopsies (n=134), 39% of patients treated with 50mg EFX (n=46) (p=0.009) experienced reversal of cirrhosis with no worsening of MASH, compared to 15% for placebo (n=47). In the Intent to Treat (ITT) population (n=181), with all missing week 96 biopsies treated as failures, 29% of patients in the 50mg EFX group (n=63) (p=0.031) experienced reversal of cirrhosis with no worsening of MASH, compared to approximately 12% in the placebo group (n=61).
With more than a doubling of effect size from weeks 36 to 96 in the 50mg group (from 10% to 24%), the SYMMETRY study underscores the benefit of longer EFX treatment for patients with compensated cirrhosis (F4).
In a subgroup of patients with baseline and week 96 biopsies who were not taking GLP-1 at baseline (n=97), 45% in the 50mg EFX group experienced reversal of cirrhosis with no worsening of MASH (n=29) (p=0.009) compared to 17% for placebo (n=36), suggesting that the observed reversal of cirrhosis was not attributable to GLP-1 therapy.
“Until today, we’ve not had the prospect of an effective treatment for compensated cirrhosis due to MASH, which is associated with high rates of short-term morbidity and mortality,” said Mazen Nourredin, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Transplant Hepatologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, and principal investigator for the SYMMETRY study. “Now we have reason to be optimistic about the future potential of EFX as a much-needed treatment for cirrhosis, if approved. I’m so happy for my patients and patients all around the world.”
Akero Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative treatments for serious metabolic diseases, has announced exciting preliminary topline results from its Phase 2b SYMMETRY study. The study evaluated the efficacy of Akero’s investigational drug in treating compensated cirrhosis (F4) due to metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).The results of the study showed a statistically significant reversal of compensated cirrhosis at Week 96, as demonstrated by both completer and intent-to-treat (ITT) analyses. This is a major milestone in the field of liver disease treatment, as compensated cirrhosis is a severe and irreversible stage of liver damage that can lead to life-threatening complications if left untreated.
“We are thrilled to see such promising results from our Phase 2b SYMMETRY study,” said John M. Taylor, CEO of Akero Therapeutics. “The reversal of compensated cirrhosis in patients with MAFLD is a significant achievement and represents a potential breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating disease.”
These findings signal a potential new treatment option for patients with MAFLD and offer hope for those suffering from advanced liver disease. Akero Therapeutics plans to continue investigating the efficacy and safety of its drug in larger clinical trials, with the goal of bringing this promising therapy to patients in need.
Stay tuned for more updates on Akero Therapeutics and the progress of its investigational drug in the treatment of MAFLD.
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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for December 22-28, 2024
The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of December 22-28, 2024.
Click the chart below for a larger version. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.
Gun arrests (arrests made under LA RS 14:95 and sub-items)
Year to date, the NOPD has made 414 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm. This is a 46-percent decrease compared to 768 arrests made during the same period in 2023.
Gun seizures
Additionally, as of December 23, the NOPD in 2024 had seized 2,184 firearms in criminal investigations, a 21-percent compared to 2,776 such seizures made during the same period in 2023.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has released its preliminary crime statistics for the week of December 22-28, 2024. The data shows a slight decrease in overall crime compared to the previous week, with a total of 325 reported incidents.According to the NOPD, there were 45 reported cases of theft, 30 cases of burglary, and 20 cases of assault during this time period. Additionally, there were 10 reported incidents of vandalism and 5 reported cases of robbery.
While these numbers are still concerning, the NOPD is continuing to work diligently to combat crime in the city and keep residents safe. Increased patrols and community outreach efforts are ongoing in an effort to reduce crime rates and improve public safety.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the NOPD. By working together, we can make New Orleans a safer place for everyone.
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World Juniors Today: What’s at stake in the final preliminary round games?
We’ve reached the final day of the 2025 World Juniors’ preliminary round.
With four games on tap, you’ll know the quarterfinal matchups for later this week by the time you’re about to celebrate the new year.
Today’s schedule
• Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, noon ET/9 a.m. PT
• Finland vs. Latvia, 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT
• Sweden vs. Czechia, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
• Canada vs. United States, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PTNYE rivalry heats up
New Year’s Eve marks the return of a World Juniors tradition as Canada and the United States face off on Dec. 31 for the first time since 2016.
“We don’t like those guys over there,” Canada captain Brayden Yager told TSN’s Mark Masters. “Growing up watching, it’s always U.S.-Canada. We want to make our country proud.”
“We don’t like them, they don’t like us. Obviously, a lot of animosity,” said Canadian defenseman Caden Price. “It’s going to be a good battle.”
Both teams have stumbled in the preliminary round. Canada was upset 3-2 by Latvia in a shootout while the U.S. suffered a surprising 4-2 loss to Finland. Both teams enter the matchup with 2-0-0-1 records and seven points in the battle for the top spot in Group A.
“It’s a lot of pressure,” USA defenseman Cole Hutson said. “You win that game you get to rub it in a little bit.”
“It’s going to be cool, especially being in Canada, the world is against us,” USA captain Ryan Leonard said.
Canada has defeated the United States eight times on NYE but the U.S. beat Canada 3-1 in 2016.
What’s at stake?
The quarterfinal seeding is yet to be determined as well as the team that will join Germany in the relegation game. The quarterfinal matchups are crossover style. The winner of Group A will play the fourth seed of Group B, the winner of Group B will play the fourth seed of Group A and so forth.
Group A Points Group B Points United States
7
Czechia
9
Canada
7
Sweden
9
Finland
5
Slovakia
5
Latvia
4
Kazakhstan
1
Germany
1
Switzerland
0
Let’s begin with Canada versus the United States. The winner of that game will be Group A’s top seed. The loser of that game, depending on the nature of the loss and the result of Finland versus Latvia, could finish either second or third in the group. Canada will finish no lower than second if their game against the United States goes to overtime or shootout or if Finland and Latvia go to overtime or shootout. The United States will finish second if they lose against Canada and Latvia defeats Finland. But they’d finish third if they lost against Canada and Finland won in regulation.
Speaking of Finland and Latvia, there are stakes for them as well. Both teams are through to the knockout round. If Finland wins, they’ll finish no lower than third in the group. If the Canada-United States game ends in regulation and Finland wins in regulation, then they’d finish second. Finland would also win the second seed if they won in regulation over Latvia and the United States lost in any fashion against Canada. If Latvia wins over Finland, they’ll finish no lower than third in the group and Finland would finish fourth under any circumstance. If Latvia wins in regulation and the United States loses in regulation, Latvia will finish third behind the United States. If Latvia wins in regulation and Canada loses in regulation, Latvia would claim the second seed in Group A and leapfrog Canada through the head-to-head tie-breaker.
Let’s go through Group B now. There’s another big matchup featuring Sweden and Czechia. The winner will earn the top seed in Group B and the loser will finish as the second seed. Slovakia is locked in as the group’s third seed. That leaves Switzerland and Kazakhstan. The winner of that game advances as Group B’s fourth seed. The loser will meet Germany in the relegation game on Jan. 2. The winner of that game will play in the 2026 World Juniors while the loser drops down to the IIHF World Junior Championship Division I next year.
Required reading
• Meet Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka, the quiet player with a loud game for Czechia at World Juniors
• How new Detroit Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen has broken out with Team Finland, HPK(Photo: Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images)
The final preliminary round games of the World Juniors tournament are set to take place today, and there is plenty at stake for the teams competing. With the top teams in each group advancing to the knockout stage, these games will determine who moves on and who goes home.In Group A, Canada and Finland are battling it out for the top spot, with both teams looking to secure a favorable matchup in the quarterfinals. Canada has looked dominant so far in the tournament, but Finland is a strong contender and will be looking to pull off an upset. The result of their game will have a big impact on the playoff picture.
In Group B, Russia and Sweden are the frontrunners, but the Czech Republic is not far behind. Russia and Sweden will face off in a highly anticipated matchup that will likely determine the group winner. The Czech Republic, meanwhile, will be looking to secure a win and potentially move into second place.
Overall, these final preliminary round games will be crucial for the teams involved as they look to position themselves for a deep run in the tournament. With only the top teams advancing to the knockout stage, every game is a must-win, and the intensity is sure to be high. Stay tuned for all the action as the World Juniors tournament heats up.
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Preliminary Stage for AI Learning: Let’s Study Basic Image Processing with C++ Sample Codes
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In the preliminary stage of learning AI, it is essential to understand the basics of image processing. Image processing plays a crucial role in various AI applications such as computer vision, object detection, and facial recognition. To kickstart your journey into AI, let’s study basic image processing with C++ sample codes.C++ is a powerful programming language that is widely used in the field of AI and machine learning. By mastering C++ for image processing, you will be able to efficiently manipulate and analyze images to extract meaningful information.
Here are some basic image processing techniques that you can learn with C++ sample codes:
1. Loading and displaying an image: Learn how to load an image from a file and display it on the screen using C++.
2. Converting an image to grayscale: Understand how to convert a color image to a grayscale image, which simplifies image processing tasks.
3. Image filtering: Explore different image filtering techniques such as blurring, sharpening, and edge detection using C++.
4. Image segmentation: Learn how to segment an image into different regions or objects based on their characteristics.
5. Image enhancement: Study techniques to enhance the quality and appearance of an image using C++.
By studying these basic image processing techniques with C++ sample codes, you will lay a strong foundation for advanced AI learning. Stay tuned for more posts on AI and machine learning topics!
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