2009 Media Appearances

Bloomberg
Oct. 23, 2009
Mary commented on the federal investigation into Northwest Airlines flight 188 involving why its two pilots failed to make radio contact with ground controllers for more than an hour, overshooting their landing destination by 150 miles.

CNN
Aug. 13, 2009
Mary Schiavo discussed the suspension of two air traffic controllers who were on duty at the time of the deadly mid-air collision over the Hudson River.

Charleston Regional Business Journal
July 20, 2009
Mary commented on the suit that her litigation team has filed on behalf of pilot Bryant Beebe, who survived the 2008 forced landing of a Boeing 747-200 freighter near Bogota, Colombia.

The Baltimore Sun
July 15, 2009
Mary described a hole found in the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines plane, saying the discovery is a “wake-up call” for airlines to do required fuselage fatigue inspections.
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CNN
July 2, 2009
Mary was featured in CNN’s special report on whistleblower claims against the FAA.

CNN
June 6, 2009
Mary explained the significance of search operations with Flight 447.

CNN
June 5, 2009
Mary discussed the plane and automated warnings of Air France Flight 447.

CBS
June 3, 2009
Mary discussed possible factors in the crash of Air France Flight 447.

Los Angeles Times
May 20, 2009
Mary commented on possible probe into regional airline oversight. Testimony on the deadly Continental Connection crash in New York prompted senior members of the aviation safety subcommittee to question FAA enforcement.
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The Buffalo News
Feb. 26, 2009
Mary and other aviation safety advocates spoke out about the prevention of air tragedies.

WGRZ- Buffalo, NY
Feb. 25, 2009
Mary discussed the life-saving importance of airplane icing procedures and other safety improvements neglected by the FAA.

WTVD- Raleigh, NC
Feb. 24, 2009
Aviation group said FAA has ignored important icing safety recommendations.

CNN
Feb. 14, 2009
Mary explained the dangers of in-flight icing and crash of Continental/Colgan Air Flight 3407.

WCSC- Charleston, SC
Feb. 13, 2009
Mary discussed icing issues in the crash of Continental/Colgan Air Flight 3407.

Fox News
Feb. 13, 2009
Mary discussed plane tail icing and Continental/Colgan Air Flight 3407.
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NewsChannel 5 – Nashville, TN
Feb. 8, 2009
Mary commented on the government giving the airlines years to fix safety issues.
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CNN- Larry King Live
Jan. 15, 2009
Mary commented that training and experience was key in saving lives in the Hudson River Crash.