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NC5 Investigates: Unsafe to Fly?

Air Safety Fixes Delayed in Bush's Last Months

A NewsChannel 5 investigation exposed a problem with flammable materials on hundreds of airliners that you and I fly. But if you think the government has fixed the problem, think again. More>>

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Video Shows Explosive, Flammable Airliner Wiring

"NewsChannel 5 Investigates" uncovers video of airliner wiring that the FAA's own experts say should not be used on any aircraft. More>>

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FAA Stalls Action on 'Unsafe' Airliner Insulation

It's a problem that the Federal Aviation Administration itself says could lead to a catastrophe. So why isn't the FAA doing anything about it? More>>

Flaming Wires Show Flaws of FAA Flammability Test

For more than 35 years, the FAA administration has required that aircraft wiring be tested to prove that it's not flammable. So how well does that test work? More>>

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Congress Questions Safety of Airliner Wiring, Insulation

Congressman Bart Gordon wants the federal government to explain what it's doing to make sure the nation's airliners are safe to fly. More>>

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How Old Are the Aircraft Flown by Selected Airlines?
How Old Are the Aircraft Flown by Selected Airlines?
Most online airline-booking services will indicate the type of aircraft when you are making a reservation. Here are the average ages of the fleets for selected airlines, along with the aircraft in those fleets.more>>
Which Aircraft Have Kapton Wiring, and What's the Problem?
Which Aircraft Have Kapton Wiring, and What's the Problem?
Kapton is the better-known DuPont brand name for a type of aircraft wiring known as aromatic polyimide. The wire was produced beginning in 1966.more>>
Which Aircraft Have PVC Wiring, and What's the Problem?
Which Aircraft Have PVC Wiring, and What's the Problem?
Polyvinyl chloride wiring (with a nylon topcoat) - also known as PVC/nylon - was used on commercial aircraft beginning in 1960 and continuing until 1979.more>>
How Safe is Airline Wiring? Read Statements From FAA
How Safe is Airline Wiring? Read Statement From FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration issued the following statements.more>>
Which Aircraft Have AN-26 Insulation, and What's the Problem?
Which Aircraft Have AN-26 Insulation, and What's the Problem?
AN-26 is the brand name for a flammable, polyethyleneteraphthalate (PET) film that covers insulation blankets used in hundreds of Boeing aircraft.more>>
How We Did the Investigation, and How You Can Investigate Your Airline
How We Did the Investigation, and How You Can Investigate Your Airline
Our "Unsafe to Fly" investigation was nine months in the making. Here's how we did it.more>>

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Tell Us About Something We Should Investigate!
Tell Us About Something We Should Investigate!
If you know of something we should investigate, join our efforts to expose corruption, government waste, scams and other wrongdoing.
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If you know of something we should investigate, join our efforts to expose corruption, government waste, scams and other wrongdoing.more>>
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Allegations Against Former Owners Of HRC Medical
Allegations Against Former Owners Of HRC Medical
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:10 GMT
Stunning new allegations have been made against the former owners of HRC Medical which once claimed to be the world's largest hormone replacement company.more>>
Stunning new allegations have been made against the former owners of HRC Medical which once claimed to be the world's largest hormone replacement company.more>>
NC5 Investigates: Questionable Contracts
Lawmakers Promise Review Of Questionable Contracts
Lawmakers Promise Review Of Questionable Contracts
Two questionable state contracts -- first uncovered by "NewsChannel 5 Investigates" -- will face scrutiny from state lawmakers.more>>
Two questionable state contracts -- first uncovered by "NewsChannel 5 Investigates" -- will face scrutiny from state lawmakers.more>>
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Former Official Claims She Tried To Warn About License Scheme
Former Official Claims She Tried To Warn About License Scheme
The former head of the Tennessee cosmetology board says she tried to warn the state about problems with the possible selling of cosmetology licenses, but no one would listen.more>>
The former head of the Tennessee cosmetology board says she tried to warn the state about problems with the possible selling of cosmetology licenses, but no one would listen.more>>
NC5 Investigates: Questionable Contracts
Vehicle Contract Outsourced To Company With Connections
Vehicle Contract Outsourced To Company With Connections
A multimillion-dollar contract for maintenance on state vehicles was supposed to save taxpayers' money. But "NewsChannel 5 Investigates" discovered some examples where you're actually paying more.more>>
A multimillion-dollar contract for maintenance on state vehicles was supposed to save taxpayers' money. But "NewsChannel 5 Investigates" discovered some examples where you're actually paying more.
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Haslam Defends Secret Payments To Lobbyist
Haslam Defends Secret Payments To Lobbyist
Gov. Bill Haslam defended making private payments to lobbyist Tom Ingram on the same day the Tennessee Ethics Commission called on Ingram to answer questions about his lobbying activities.more>>
Gov. Bill Haslam defended making private payments to lobbyist Tom Ingram on the same day the Tennessee Ethics Commission called on Ingram to answer questions about his lobbying activities.more>>

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