. >>> it was a terrifying sight, asiana plane crash emergency support was swift. we wanted to know what if a similar crash took place in silicon valley. >> senior investigative reporter steven stock has uncovered, eye-opening information about sjc. >> i need you to bring in medical gear. >> reporter: video from a fire fighter's helmet camera gives a close-up look of the asiana crash at sfo. it also shows the incredible and immediate actions of the first responders there. >> they all shared a similar experience of an initial impact. >> reporter: the ntsb investigation credited san francisco fire department staffing levels as being "instrumental in responding so quickly and saving lives." >> there are essentially two large openings. >> reporter: sffd had 23 firefighters on duty on the scene within five minutes of the crash. the first vehicle was there within three minutes. we wanted to know how prepared is the fire department at silicon vally's airport in case of a similar disaster here. we compared data from ten other major airports listed by the faa as similar in

importantly, is there enough personnel on scene to adequately respond to an emergency such as an asiana here at sjc. >> yes. we have the personnel and the mutual aid response that we need to respond at this airport. >> reporter: no doubt about it. >> none. >> chief rop rts sapien oversees operation for the fire department including station 20 located at the airport. >> the speed at which we can achieve our operational objective certainly has been affected by a reduction in personnel. >> reporter: do the math. two of the four firefighters on duty would be driving the two fire fighting trucks there. the emergency plan calls for the captain to direct the scene and issue orders. so what's left? >> what's left is a firefighter. >> reporter: one firefighter. one guy, to help with evacuation and rescue of those who survive any crash. >> it's simple math. you have an airplane that carries 250 people. at least four slides on one side. four on another. they're going to deploy them all. that leaves one person to manage eight slides. can you tell me how you do that? i don't know. >> reporter: san j

at the time of the asiana flight, sfo had 23 on duty.tsb's investigation credited the high staffing level as being, quote, instrumental in saving live during the crash. according to sjc's president, they're prepared, but san jose is not breaking any rules. 9 faa has no minimum requirements for the number of firefighters on duty. it does require a certain number of fire trucks based on an airport size, which sjc meets. we have the full data, as well as the full report on this issue posted on our website. just go to nbcbayarea.com and click on "investigations." guys, back to you. >> stephen, thank you. >>> if you have a tip for auer investigative unit, please give us a call or you can send us an e-mail. >>> perhaps you need a tip of how to dress for the day. you know who we're going to check in with? rob? >> we're going back and forth on this, rob. >> a jacket would be just fine. you can see it's looking kind of gloomy, we've been getting that gray sticking around no problem getting the marine air all the into livermore and fairfield at ti

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at the time of the asiana crash. there would only be one firefighter, one guy, during the initial response to help surviving passengers out of that wreckage. >> shouldn't there be more people available here? >> well, i'm the operations cheer chief, and the more rurss the better. i can mitigate emergencies faster, complete more tasks with more resources and personnel on scene. tonight at 11:00, we investigate fire rescue preparedness. and while it is not breaking any rules by the faa when it comes to staffing levels we'll show you why many experts on this issue worry about sjc's response even though they believe they're prepared if a major disaster. >> steven, we'll see you at 11:2011: 11:00. if you a tip for us, you can call us or e-mail us. >>> it is the largest auto recall in american history. chances are you could be affected. today the national highway transportation safety board says takata has recalled air bags that could be deadly. at least 11 auto makers are affected including toyota ford honda, and bmw. to s

we all remember when asiana flight 214 crashed while trying to land at sfo two years ago. we look into weather mineta san jose international airport is prepared to handle a similar disaster. it was compared to airports of similar size and passenger traffic. we found they had the fewest number of firefighters on dute at any time. at the time of the asiana crash sfo had 23 firefighters on duty. >> reporter: shouldn't there be more people available here? >> i am the operations chief. i'll tell you that the more resources, the better. i can mitigate emergencies much faster, complete a lot more tasks with more resources and more personnel on scene. absolutely. >> tonight at 11:00 we investigate why san jose isn't breaking any rules when it comes to their staffing levels plus why san jose airport's director says that she believes they are prepared for a major disaster. if you have a tip for our investigative unit give us a call at 1-888-996-tips or email theunit@nbcbayarea.com. >>> hillary clinton is wrapping up a two-day campaign swing in io there are new questions for the cand

the police are investigating this asiana tempted murder suicide. right now they have not charge anyone. >>> two of governor chris christie's former aids are due in court accused of conspiring to punish the mayor of fort lee for failing to back christie's reelection. the alleged punishment closing lanes on the george washington bridge it has become known as bridge gate. christie's former department chief of staff bridget ann kelly and bill bar ron are set to appear in a courtroom in newark later today. former port official david wildstein pleaded guilty to conspiracy on friday. the trio was indicted last week. the christie has maintain his innocence and has not been charged. >>> in just ten days thousands of people have taken advantage of the new bike share program. >> ride indego has been a instant hit with people all over the city of philadelphia fox's jennifer joyce is live outside the marriott in downtown near one of those docking stations. now jen we hear they plan to expand this program. >> reporter: they are already talking about expanding it

we all recall when asiana flight 218 crashed while trying to land at sfo two years ago. now we look into whether san jose international airport is prepared to handle a similar disaster. our investigative unit compareded sjc to ten other airports of similar size and passenger traffic. we found san jose had the fewest number of firefighters on duty at any time of the airport with only three firefighters and a captain. compare that to sacramento and santa ana with five, plus a captain. or pittsburgh with 15 firefighters per shift. at the time of the asiana crash sfo had 23 firefighters on duty. >> shouldn't there be more people available here? >> well, i'm the operations chief. i'll tell you that the more resources the better. i can mitigate emergencies much faster, complete a lot more tasks with more resources and more personnel on scene. absolutely. >> tonight at 11:00, we investigate why san jose isn't breaking any rules when it comes to staffing levels. plus, why san jose's airport director says she mooefs they're prepared for a major disaster. if you are a tip for our

investigators say the asiana airlines airbus a-320 approached at an unusually low altitude. it clipped a communications antenna at the end of the tarmac before the pilot made a hard landing. the jet then veered off the runway before coming to a stop. more than 20 passengers were injured. officials with japan's transport safety board released their analysis of data from the flight recorder. they say the aircraft started to lose too much altitude after the pilot switched from automatic to manual control. they say that happened one minute before the accident, and they say the pilot then tried to lift the plane's nose about two seconds before touching down by applying full engine thrust, but the investigators say the engines did not produce enough power and the aircraft failed to climb. they also say the possibility of turbulence being behind the altitude drop is low. >>> u.s. national transportation safety board officials in philadelphia are combing through twisted metal and debris to determine the cause of a fatal railway accident. the express train was bound for new york from

reporter: police tell me they are working on details of the investigation but they are treating this asiana tempted murder so side. perry has been charged with attempted murder held on hundred thousand dollars bail. reporting live from allentown steve paterson for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> we have an update on two delaware teenagers sickened by a banned pesticide sprayed in the caribbean resort where they were staying. shawn and ryan remain in critical condition tonight. the teens and their parents got sick after terminix used met will bromide at a resort in the u.s. virgin island. their parents are out of the hospital and under going therapy. >>> well, two more political allies of governor chris christie have have their day in court. both face charges in the new jersey bridge scandal still ahead at 6:00 what one of the accused told reporters as he left the courtroom kathy? >>> in weather we are talking about a cold front approaching bringing some showers and storms, still feeling like summer for now but how long will this heat last, we will have that answer with the seven day forecast.

. >>> asiana flight 214, a wake-up call for airports everywhere. tuesday at 11:00, we investigate why insiders say san jose mineta can't handle a runway disaster. >> there's one man demanding the flight. can you tell me how you do that? >> and why the airport says it's more than ready. >> we have the personnel, we have the response to respond to any emergency. >> no doubt about it. >> no doubt about it. >>> it is a high-tech toy with a real-life payoff. 3d printing may one day revolutionize business, but right now it's already impacting lives. >> nbc bay area's stephanie trung reports on how 3d printing is giving some people the ability to walk again. >> reporter: the chronic foot infections began when veronica perez was 16 but she didn't truly understand pain until five years later. that's when doctors amputated her leg. >> there are so many ways that being an amputee is hard that you would never think of because you have your limbs. >> reporter: she had to start all over again, beginning with baby steps. something as simple as getting in and out

. >> reporter: police say the investigation is ongoing but they are treating this asiana tempted murder/suicide. perry had has been charged with attempted murder and being held in custody on hundred thousand dollars bail. that is latest from allentown i'm steve paterson for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> all right steve thank you. >>> developing right now at 5:00 o'clock fire fighters respond to reports of the burning home in chester county and find three bodies inside. investigators are at the scene of the fire now. flames broke out around noon time today. fire fighters raced to hill road and west caln township and that is where we will fine pat ciarrocchi with the latest on this still developing story, pat. >> reporter: jessica, in fact, it is an investigation that is intensely involved. we were able to get close to the scene. take a look at this tragedy over my shoulder, a tragedy on this country road in west caln township. three women were killed here that fire as you said breaking out just afternoon time today and you can see how destroyed this home was from chopper three you can see

police are investigating asiana tempted murder/suicide but no charges have been fueled but they will. >>> court today for two of governor christie's former aid. they are accused offer for punishing the mayor of fort lee. >> closures of the lanes of the gwb, george washington bridge has become known as bridge gate. steve how will this all play out what do you think. >> reporter: question is how will it play out in the presidential political arena. not everybody here around the state house agrees with the columnist who was on "fox news" sunday yesterday george will, who said on the show that governor christie was not the hurt. maybe even helped by friday's federal charges in the the bridge lane case, since he was not mentioned. while this is a case that stays in the the headlines again today when those two christie former top appointees and advisors face charges in federal court in newark to plead not guilty. >> i have made a statement on behalf of mr. wildstein in january of 2013 that mr. christie knew of the lane closures while they were occurring and evidence suggest to establish tha

. >>> a wild scene caught on camera asiana ledge drunk driver smash necessary to cars, flipping his over in the process. this happened on unruh avenue you in the northeast this morning. honda accord flipped damaging four parked vehicles. moments later the passenger in the wreck honda pull the driver out, and passenger ran away, driver tried the same thing but was caught nearby. we talked with the owners of the parked cars. >> according to the tow truck driver it is totaled, there is no fixing it. >> reporter: take a look there on the stretcher before being taken to aria torresdale for treatment. police sources say the driver's breathalizer levels were well above the legal limit and his charges will include dui. >>> five people were hospitalized after this crash involving a septa bus and a u-haul truck in north philadelphia this happened around 10:30 near allegheny and glennwood avenues. authorities still say the the injuries are not considered serious and it is unclear what caused the crash. >>> philadelphia's district attorney deputy ices elementary students to help him in the fight beg

police are investigating this asiana tempted murder/suicide but no charges have been filed. >>> two of governor christie's former aid are due in court accused of conspiring to publishish the mayor of fort lee by backing christie's reelection. the the the alleged punishment closing lanes in the george washington bridge. christie's former deputy chief of staff bridget ann kelly and former port authority of new york and new jersey bill barron are set to peer later today. former port authority official david wildstein pleaded guilty to conspiracy, friday. now the trio was indicted last week. the christie has maintained his innocence and his not been charged. >>> in a makeshift memorial sits outside of this cobbs creek house where police say a man stabbed his brother to death. it happened saturday night after they had just watched the mayweather pacquiao fight. 359 year-old victim died after suffering multiple stab wound. neighbors on the 5800 block of christian street identified the the victim as junior mcgriff. as you can imagine neighbors are in shock right now. >> i think it was very, v

friend on social media along with witness account tracked him to this howard johnson's in maryland asianaest team was about to storm his hotel room they noticed a van and car moving suspiciously in tandem. here was the the the get team decided to tail the two vehicles on the hunch that wint was in one of them. >> you have to make a decision based on the the information you have and you go witt. >> reporter: daron wint was captured thursday night the at a subpoena light in washington. when a task force of 40 local police officers and u.s. mar has surrounded one of those cars. meanwhile investigators say horror for four victims began around 6:00 p.m. on wednesday may 13th when wint and probably others held them hostage at the homes. it would be 18 hearst before the bodies were discovered during the fire. police reported the odor of gasoline and accelerant and matches were found. they were dead, figueroa was rush to the local hospital where she later died. while the family was held captive court papers say mrs. salve salve called local dominoes at 9:14 p.m. wednesday. she ordered two pizza a

. >> he says if she just lets them sit for ten years, they will dianne that is the same thing asianaion in his mind. >> we will see. 8:41. now we know why kardashian were noteably absent for dianne sawyer with bruce jenner. e entertainment television announced they will air their own keeping up with the kardashian two hour special dedicated to bruce and what he is going through. >> i should have known. i said where are kardashians they are always on tv. they will do it on their own way. >> to make money off of it. >> it will be a two partner. show emotional moments that bruce jenner had with his family as they discussed this transition. see emotional reaction from chris. that was a teaser they released. >> she's crying about it. >> the special will look at family struggle to process their own feelings about the life changing news. part one of the special will premiere on sunday may 17th, and part two will be the next night. i don't know, i still feel like chris jener could have gone on dianne's interview and said something, anything and said we will talk about it on our own special.

the president and i see asiana a very important priority, and i am going to come so i was on my way, and one of the countries i was going to go to was indonesia, and i agreed to do both the private meetings with the leaders and the press conferences, the kinds of things you see on tv, and to do a lot of what is called public diplomacy, where we would reach out to people, and we would basically say, we care about you. we are back. we want to work with you. let's try to find ways where we can be partners, and send a different message, so i agreed to go on a show in jakarta called "the awesome show," and it was an early morning show, and it was unlike anything you see on our tv, and you see everything on our tv these days, and people are jumping up and down and singing, and i am thinking, hopefully they are not going to ask me to sing and dance, but luckily they did not. they didn't interview, and then they said to the audience, does anyone have any questions, and they called on this person who said, i want to ask you something. we followed your election. i found that the people oversea

police are investigating it asiana tempted murder suicide. witt the necessaryes called police sunday afternoon after reportedly seeing her toss the one year-old, from the hamilton street bridge, officials say that the 19 year-old mother, jumped in too. falling 52 feet down in the water, it was only 4 feet deep. she did, swim back to shore, she survived. but the child, went on down the the river, the lehigh river, rescuers located, that child, the the boy, and performed cpr, both of them are expect to survive, and so far no charges have been filed. they are trying to deal with them in the hospital. >>> developments in the bridge gate scandal. two of chris christie's former aids are expected in court. >> this morning they are accused of conspiring to punish the the mayor of fort lee, new jersey by closing the lanes on the george washington bridge causing a major jammo as bob would say. the here's steve. >> reporter: mike, we have simultaneous stories on bridge gate from here at the state house, and then up at the the courthouse in newark and th