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
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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
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
Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion
Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion By Ethan Varian, East Bay Times (Dec. 21, 2025) "Robert Hall, a recently retired director of pipeline investigations for the National Transportation … [Read more...] about Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion
Consultant’s report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
Consultant's report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion By Paula Reed Ward, Trib Live (Dec. 1, 2025) "Like the plaintiffs in the lawsuits, Hall believes there is a chance that an overpressurized line played … [Read more...] about Consultant’s report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
What we know about the construction project that led to ruptured gas main in Philly
What we know about the construction project that led to ruptured gas main in Philly By Claudia Vargas, NBC10 (Feb. 28, 2025) Claudia Vargas interviews Pipeline Safety Trust Senior Technical Advisor Robert Hall about the ruptured gas … [Read more...] about What we know about the construction project that led to ruptured gas main in Philly
‘The Danger Beneath Us’: Natural gas accidents happen because of lack of safety regulations, experts say
'The Danger Beneath Us': Natural gas accidents happen because of lack of safety regulations, experts say By Madison Tromler and Robert McFerren, WFMJ (Sept. 13, 2024) "Robert Hall, a former NTSB Director for 12 years and a Senior Tech … [Read more...] about ‘The Danger Beneath Us’: Natural gas accidents happen because of lack of safety regulations, experts say
Former NTSB Director Robert Hall joins Pipeline Safety Trust as Senior Technical Advisor
Hall brings decades of pipeline regulatory and accident investigation experience to the pipeline safety watchdog organization BELLINGHAM, Washington [May 28, 2024] – The Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) is thrilled to add Robert Hall, … [Read more...] about Former NTSB Director Robert Hall joins Pipeline Safety Trust as Senior Technical Advisor