Coverage of Flight 3407 crash first anniversary

Clarence, NY – WBFO has special programming this week covering the first anniversary of the plane crash in Clarence on February 12th last year. All segments will air at several points during Morning Edition, from 5 to 10am.

On Monday, Eileen Buckley reported on family members of victims who are trying to change the death toll count to include a woman's unborn son.
Click "Flight 3407 family member fights for new death toll count" for the story.

On Wednesday, Eileen talks with former Colgan Air employee Gina Rider about her allegations of inadequate pilot training by the regional carrier.
Also Wednesday, Joyce Kryszak speaks with Roger Des Forges about a tribute to his wife, human rights activist Alison Des Forges, who died in the plane crash.

On Thursday, Joyce reports on the first responders to the scene of the crash.
Also Thursday, an interview with Buffalo News Washington Bureau Chief Jerry Zremski about his reports on the failures that led to the crash.

Friday, Eileen talks about the anniversary's impact on the town, families and airline employees, and Mark Scott presents an audio montage of our coverage of the crash from one year ago.

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NTSB report faults Flight 3407 pilots