Worn and under-inflated tires caused deadly charter bus crash carrying marching band: NTSB
ORANGE COUNTY, New York (WABC) -- In its final report, the NTSB revealed worn and under-inflated tires caused the deadly charter bus crash carrying the Farmingdale High School marching band in 2023.
The agency found that the charter bus was driving with worn and under-inflated tires when it crashed and overturned on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda, New York in September 2023, killing two people and injuring dozens of students.
The band director and a teacher were killed in the crash.
The victims were identified by authorities as Beatrice Ferarri, 77, of Farmingdale, and Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa.
The report said the left-front tire failed and the motorcoach was abruptly pulled to the left, crossed the left lane and shoulder penetrated the roadside barrier and rolled before coming to a stop on its left side.
The bus was operated by a 59-year-old driver and carried 40 high school students and 3 adult chaperones.
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