Hometown News: Flight 3407 Update

Federal investigators are beginning to discredit the theory that an ice buildup on the wings brought down Flight 3407. The National Transportation Safety Board issued an update on its probe into the deadly crash. The NTSB reports the flight may have been brought down after experiencing a stall, in which snow and light to moderate icing would not have been a factor. The NTSB is now checking into the training background of the flight crew, raising the possibility of pilot error.

Colgan Air says it welcomes Wednesday's update on the investigation. Colgan officials point to the fact that the report provides no definite conclusion, and says that the company is cooperating thoroughly. Colgan says it stands by what it calls its "FAA-certified crew training programs" which it says "meet or exceed the regulatory requirements for all major airlines and include training on emergency situations."

The NTSB will hold a public hearing as part of its continuing investigation .