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Pinnacle seeks easier rules for pilots

The tragedy of Flight 3407 prompted one of the biggest safety crusades in aviation history and now, there's an even greater push to ensure properly-trained pilots are in the cockpit.

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    Pinnacle seeks easier rules for pilots

    The tragedy of Flight 3407 prompted one of the biggest safety crusades in aviation history and now, there's an even greater push to ensure properly-trained

    Flight 3407 tragedy thru widow's eyes

    Robin Tolsma almost gave up hope in her own personal fight after the tragedy of Flight 3407. The widow, who became the courageous leader of a vigilant crusade

    Crash widow details triumphs, struggles

    Tolsma had a lot of hatred for a while. She lost her husband, and her two children lost their father.

    Flight 3407 operator files for Ch. 11

    Mounting debt is forcing Pinnacle Airlines, the parent company of Colgan Air, to file for bankruptcy protection.Colgan Air was the operator of Flight 3407,

    Vigil set for 3407 crash anniversary

    A candlelight vigil is set for Sunday night to mark the third anniversary of the crash of Flight 3407.

    3407 families met with acting FAA admin

    Family members of Flight 3407 victims are back in the nation's capital fighting for safer skies.

    Owner of Colgan may file for bankruptcy

    The company that owns Colgan Air says it's on the brink of bankruptcy. What will that mean to lawsuits over the Flight 3407 tragedy that claimed 50 lives in

    2011 Person of the Year: Flight 3407 families

    We considered a lot of great candidates who really made a difference over the past year in western New York, but one stood out from the rest.

    3407 families long, hard struggle for change

    Flight 3407 victims' families have felt many emotions during their three year fight for the rules to be changed.

    Flight 3407 families celebrate victory

    Families of Flight 3407 victims have been fighting for reforms, and Wednesday they declared victory and vowed to keep fighting.

    New FAA rules fight pilot fatigue

    The crusade for justice and safety in memory of their loved ones has achieved a new victory. The FAA has announced new rules to fight pilot fatigue.

    3407 families say FAA missed deadline

    The families of Flight 3407 say the federal government is dragging its feet on making the skies safer.

    Airline fights disclosure in 3407 crash suits

    Colgan Air is asking a judge to keep confidential statements and documents it's filed in lawsuits stemming from the 2009 crash of Continental Flight 3407 near

    Auditors: FAA needs to track training

    The crash of Flight 3407 is generating more moves in Washington. Government auditors are now pointing fingers at the FAA.

    More Colgan employees coming forward

    More former employees of Colgan Air are coming forward with chilling claims of how the airline conducts business. Their comments follow a  News 4 exclusive

    Former Colgan Air worker speaks out

    Colgan Air has come under fire since the 2009 tragedy of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center and a former employee is now coming forward.

    • Special Presentation

    4 the Families

    Watch the 60-minute News 4 Special that aired on Monday Feb 16th, 2009.

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    • Additional Info

    Flight 3407 Reports

    Click here for documents and reports from the NTSB hearings on the Flight of 3407

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    • Interactive Map

    3407 Flight Path

    click here to view the flight map of Flight 3407 from the evening of Feb 12, 2009

    • Special Video

    Watch PBS's "Frontline" on Flight 3407

    On Feb 9, 2010 PBS's "Frontline" aired a special about the regional airline …