A small earthquake hit Central California Sunday February 15, 2009. The earthquake was 3.9 in magnitude. This earthquake stuck the locations below at 5:03 pm pacific time. There doesn't appear to be any damage associated with this California earthquake but it did shake up some people.
From USGS
Magnitude
3.9
Date-Time
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 01:03:38 UTC
Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 05:03:38 PM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
35.304°N, 119.432°W
Depth
14.6 km (9.1 miles)
Region
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Distances
7 km (4 miles) W (275°) from Tupman, CA
11 km (7 miles) N (350°) from Valley Acres, CA
11 km (7 miles) NNW (335°) from Dustin Acres, CA
37 km (23 miles) W (261°) from Bakersfield, CA
176 km (110 miles) NW (322°) from Los Angeles Civic Center, CA
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Colgan Flight 3407 Crash Update 2/16/09
There have been new details released tonight on the Continental Colgan Flight 3407 Crash near Buffalo on Thursday night leaving 50 people deceased.
- NTSB board member Steven Chealander, speaking to reporters today from Buffalo, says further review of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) also shows that stick shaker and stick pusher, devices that attempt to prevent pilots from entering an aerodynamic stall, had activated after the upset.
- Chealander yesterday reported that initial review of the CVR showed pilots discussing "significant" ice build-up on the wings and windshield.
- De Icing equipment was engaged 11 minutes after takeoff from Newark
- The plane was flying on autopilot during the approach to Buffalo's airport ( until the stall warning kicked in ), some say in poor weather conditions like they had that night, the aircraft should have been flown manually.
Steve Chealander NTSB Comments:
“To say that they should not have been flying on autopilot is not correct,” Chealander said during a briefing held in Amherst, New York. “Thus far, we haven’t determined it was severe icing, it doesn’t seem like it was a severe icing event.”
The crew on the flight voice recorder reported “significant icing.” Chealander said investigators don’t know what that means. The term “severe icing” is an official designation. However, “significant icing” isn’t.
- Moments after last contact with Air Traffic Control, the plane started jerking in motion.... the nose of the plane went upward at 31 degrees followed by a quick 45 degrees down. The plane then rolled about 46 degrees to the left followed by 105 degrees to the right, putting the aircraft onto its side.
- Radar indicated the plane fell from 1,800 feet to 1,000 feet in 5 seconds - the last radar hit was received at 900 feet and the plane was travelling roughly 115 mph.
- NTSB board member Steven Chealander, speaking to reporters today from Buffalo, says further review of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) also shows that stick shaker and stick pusher, devices that attempt to prevent pilots from entering an aerodynamic stall, had activated after the upset.
- Chealander yesterday reported that initial review of the CVR showed pilots discussing "significant" ice build-up on the wings and windshield.
- De Icing equipment was engaged 11 minutes after takeoff from Newark
- The plane was flying on autopilot during the approach to Buffalo's airport ( until the stall warning kicked in ), some say in poor weather conditions like they had that night, the aircraft should have been flown manually.
Steve Chealander NTSB Comments:
“To say that they should not have been flying on autopilot is not correct,” Chealander said during a briefing held in Amherst, New York. “Thus far, we haven’t determined it was severe icing, it doesn’t seem like it was a severe icing event.”
The crew on the flight voice recorder reported “significant icing.” Chealander said investigators don’t know what that means. The term “severe icing” is an official designation. However, “significant icing” isn’t.
- Moments after last contact with Air Traffic Control, the plane started jerking in motion.... the nose of the plane went upward at 31 degrees followed by a quick 45 degrees down. The plane then rolled about 46 degrees to the left followed by 105 degrees to the right, putting the aircraft onto its side.
- Radar indicated the plane fell from 1,800 feet to 1,000 feet in 5 seconds - the last radar hit was received at 900 feet and the plane was travelling roughly 115 mph.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Presidents Day February 16, 2009 2/16/09
Presidents Day, a Federal Holiday, will be celebrated Monday, February 16, 2009. Below is information and facts about the Presidents Day Holiday.
Who - George Washington. Presidents day is a celebration of George Washington's birthday. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. The third Monday in every February is Presidents Day.
What - Presidents Day Holiday 2009 - Alexandria Virginia Parade Start Time: Saturday, 2/14/09 1-3pm
- White House Visitor Center - Monday, February 16, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free programs led by the National Park Service, including games, crafts and theatrical performances.
When - February 16, 2009 - 2/16/09
Most Libraries, All Banks closed on President's Day
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Who - George Washington. Presidents day is a celebration of George Washington's birthday. George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. The third Monday in every February is Presidents Day.
What - Presidents Day Holiday 2009 - Alexandria Virginia Parade Start Time: Saturday, 2/14/09 1-3pm
- White House Visitor Center - Monday, February 16, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free programs led by the National Park Service, including games, crafts and theatrical performances.
When - February 16, 2009 - 2/16/09
Most Libraries, All Banks closed on President's Day
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