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Gas line hit by drill rig was not marked before deadly Oak Cliff explosion, feds say
Gas line hit by drill rig was not marked before deadly Oak Cliff explosion, feds say By Sue Ambrose, Jamie Landers, Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News (July 1, 2026) "Robert Hall, a former NTSB pipeline investigations director who now … [Read more...] about Gas line hit by drill rig was not marked before deadly Oak Cliff explosion, feds say
How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion
How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion By Niamh Ordner, Dallas Morning News (May 29,2026) “It is possible that, after the gas line was hit, the gas migrated underground and into the apartment building, … [Read more...] about How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion
CPS found gas leak hour before second house explosion, NTSB report reveals
CPS found gas leak hour before second house explosion, NTSB report reveals By Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News (May 21, 2026) "Robert Hall, former director of the NTSB's Office of Railroad, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials, … [Read more...] about CPS found gas leak hour before second house explosion, NTSB report reveals
Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home
Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home By Bay City News, ABC 7 (May 13, 2026) " A family whose Hayward-area home was obliterated in a PG&E pipeline explosion last year filed … [Read more...] about Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions By Zack Briggs, KENS5 (May 6, 2026) Hall said the chemical that gives natural gas its distinctive odor can be stripped away as the gas … [Read more...] about Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
House explosions may be caused by ‘small crack growth’ from tree roots, former NTSB director says
House explosions may be caused by 'small crack growth' from tree roots, former NTSB director says By Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News (May 5, 2026) "Robert Hall, former director of the NTSB, cited 'small crack growth' due … [Read more...] about House explosions may be caused by ‘small crack growth’ from tree roots, former NTSB director says
NTSB Report on Fatal South Jordan, UT Explosion Reveals Crack in Notoriously Problematic Pipe Material as its Root Cause
The explosion rattled a suburban Utah neighborhood and tragically took the life of 15-year-old Logan Hansen. For the second time this year, the NTSB identified Aldyl-A pipe as the source of a fatal failure, it was also at the center of the … [Read more...] about NTSB Report on Fatal South Jordan, UT Explosion Reveals Crack in Notoriously Problematic Pipe Material as its Root Cause
NTSB Issues Eight Recommendations to Atmos Energy after its 2024 Explosions in Jackson, MS Kill One, Injure Another and Blow Up Three Houses
In recent years, Atmos Energy’s gas distribution pipeline network has experienced a slew of home explosions. The recommendations from the NTSB come on the heels of yet another Atmos-related explosion on March 19 in Lake Dallas, Texas that … [Read more...] about NTSB Issues Eight Recommendations to Atmos Energy after its 2024 Explosions in Jackson, MS Kill One, Injure Another and Blow Up Three Houses
Statement: PHMSA’s Incident Notification Advisory Bulletin fails to Meet NTSB Recommendation and Improve Public Safety
Feb. 23, 2026 Bellingham, WA - A new Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Advisory Bulletin falls short of addressing a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendation stemming from a 2018 natural … [Read more...] about Statement: PHMSA’s Incident Notification Advisory Bulletin fails to Meet NTSB Recommendation and Improve Public Safety