Two Consecutive Plane Crashes Claim Lives, Geese Possibly At Fault

The transcript describes two plane crashes occurring 20 hours apart, resulting in 34 fatalities. The first crash near Fargo Airport left only the pilot alive, while the second crash near Buffalo resulted in 20 deaths during an emergency landing. Investigators are examining reports of a possible collision with wild geese. Prior to these incidents, the airline had a flawless safety record, transporting millions of passengers without accidents.

What happened to the pilot of the first crash?

What was notable about the airline's safety record before these crashes?