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Brake failure

Small Plane Taxis Into Teterboro Airport Building: FAA Small Plane Taxis Into Teterboro Airport Building: FAA
Small Plane Taxis Into Teterboro Airport Building: FAA A small plane experiencing possible brake failure taxied into a line service building at the main terminal of Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Thursday night, Sept. 19, federal officials said. The FAA said that the Cessna Citation was carrying five people at the time of the 10 p.m. crash. A Port Authority PD spokesperson said no injuries were reported. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB is the lead agency in the investigation.
Massive $29.4M Recall Issued By Harley-Davidson Because Brakes May Not Work Massive $29.4M Recall Issued By Harley-Davidson Because Brakes May Not Work
Massive $29.4M Recall Issued By Harley-Davidson Because Brakes May Not Work Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 250,000 motorcycles that could cost the company upwards of $30 million after discovering a deficiency in its brakes that could cause them to fail. The voluntary recall includes more than two dozen bike models that were produced between 2008 and 2011 with anti-lock brakes. The international recall includes 251,000 motorcycles, with an estimated 175,000 of those sold domestically. It is expected to cost Harley-Davidson at least $29.4 million. The recall notice says that "deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake flui…