Jim Hall Quotes (64 Quotes)

We've made a number of checks on the data and still believe the altitude data they provided the board is correct.

It is gratifying that aggressive regulatory action is being pursued to identify and eliminate one of the dangers identified by the (NTSB) ... in its investigation of the crash of TWA Flight 800 -- potential ignition sources that could spark a fuel tank explosion,

A safety board investigator examining the nut reports that the threads are heavily damaged, ... ... We do not know if the damage occurred before the aircraft's impact with the water or was the result of that impact.

This agreement is a huge step in our efforts to provide some comfort to the families of airplane accident victims and to properly reimburse local communities for their efforts.

The ball is clearly in their court.

Sir, you are dealing with conversations taken in an individual's private workplace, ... How would you like to have the conversations in your office recorded and broadcast to the world

The changes in these and other engine parameters are then consistent with both engines shutting down,

because of the quality of the cockpit voice recorder and the extensive information contained on the flight data recorder, I am confident that many of the questions we have, you have, and the individuals following this investigation have around the world have, will be answered.

All the guys hit the ball pretty well. You have to be fairly satisfied with 11 hits. We had 15 against Oak Forest earlier this season, but I thought we looked pretty good with the bat out there today.

I think they should have better things to do. I mean, here's a man who's lost his life serving our country and I think it's a shame.

That's common business sense. It's new business for them. It's a chance for getting more new buyers.

And my folks have been working on this investigation non-stop since the event. And I want them to be at home with their families on Thanksgiving,

We are concentrating our efforts on determining from the evidence, including the cockpit voice recorder, whether or not this investigation will remain under the leadership of the National Transportation Safety Board,

I will be relying on the United States Navy and NOAA to provide us a map of the ocean floor and the debris field.

Based on the evidence we have seen thus far -- the flight data recorder, the cockpit voice recorder, radar data and the small bits of wreckage that have been recovered -- we have found, so far, no sign of a mechanical or weather-related event that could have caused this accident,

We are dealing with water 250 feet deep and recovering and locating small objects ... is a daunting effort.

It was one of those wins where you hung on. The bases were loaded in the end but we came through. We're very happy to be 8-1 at this time of the year. We have a big weekend so we'll see where we are.

it seems clear that the three (other) incidents, off Delaware and Texas and over New Mexico, are not in the same category as the incident involving the Nation's Air Express aircraft.

On Monday, I met with FBI Director Louis Freeh to inform him that this accident might -- and again I emphasize the word might -- be the result of a deliberate act.

The safety board recognizes the difficulty and expense associated with physically separating (fuel-monitoring) wires from other wires and adding shielding to wires on in-service air carrier airplanes,

The only real danger to safety is if we ever believe we're truly safe.

Kyle was swinging the bat with authority all day. He had a good cut early in the game, but struck out. Actually, he looked good up there during all three of his trips to the plate. He got a fastball he could handle, low and in, and he didn't miss it.

Where I get frustrated is when we use government tax dollars to identify problems, we have developed a solution with our government tax dollars, but we have a reluctance to step in and mandate the solutions. What we lack sometimes is the political will to eliminate some of the risks that are still out there.

When the name is a punch line in a Saturday Night Live skit, you got problems, ... I drive a Dodge Stratus

The demand for these graduates is phenomenal. Management is really scrambling for people who know business and technology.

Training is an important issue in this area, and I think the board would like to see training get more attention and see an increased use of simulators on these types of aircraft, similar to what we see with the scheduled air service and the larger aircraft that are operating in that service in the United States,

I met today with FBI director Louis Freeh, and he fully concurs in this course of action.

The driving public in our country needs to be aware if they think they're seeing more trucks on our highways, it's because they are,

The military has implemented procedural changes based on the facts revealed in the course of the investigation,

It's a segment that's going to have a tougher time selling. But it still justifies the investment because the margins are so high.

Our counselors are going to her classes and speaking to them about any type of counseling services that students may want to use.

Right now we're just trying to gather information and get as many people as we need in place there,

Ford needs Jaguar as a global luxury brand. Volvo really isn't it.

It wouldn't surprise me to see Morgan make a gracious exit because he has built a great big factory that needs to be run by operators. I don't think the company necessarily needs a visionary like that any more.

I think it's a problem that needs to be addressed now because we're going to be doubling traffic in the United States in the future.

We wanted to be aggressive. We could lose 1-0, so we had to make them make plays and keep the pressure on them.

We want it be as normal a setting as possible and not have them stigmatized as being retarded.

The airplane's out-of-trim condition became worse as the crew attempted to diagnose or correct the problem, ... The crew had difficulty controlling the airplane's tendency to pitch nose down. The airplane descended, but the crew was able to (stop) the des

It is only prudent for the NTSB to consult with these experts and officials to fully evaluate this information prior to any final decision on whether the responsibility for this investigation should transfer to the Federal Bureau of Investigation,

This is a multipurpose, offshore installation vessel. It has a large loading capacity and is suitable for operations in remote areas, deep waters and high seas,

No one wants to get to the bottom of this mystery quicker than those investigating this accident -- both here and in Egypt,

It takes a lot of nerve, I believe, to make a trip into space at his age. It scares me driving down Interstate 70.

The idea is to find the most efficient way. It's a thinking sport. It's as much mental as physical.

However, ... the incident involving the Nation's Air Boeing 727 ...was a matter worthy of investigation.

The board will try to determine if those impact marks -- as well as the stripping of both nuts' threads -- were made before the aircraft contacted the water or after,

All of the excitement now is at the base of buildings where people can stroll through attractive public spaces and walk along promenades. I don't see us constructing any more skywalks.

It's been a little trying at times.

We will determine what other assets might increase our chances for successfully recovering the cockpit voice recorder and what the next step should be once that is accomplished.

I have asked the United States Navy to provide us with options on how we should proceed in retrieving -- if we are unsuccessful -- in retrieving the cockpit voice recorder by tomorrow evening,

It is unfortunate that a small number of people, pursuing their own agendas, have persisted in making unfounded charges of a government cover-up in this investigation, ... These people do a grievous injustice to the many dedicated individuals, civilian and military, who have been involved in this investigation.