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FAA: Plane's 'blue ice' didn't damage roofs

One of two homeowners who sustained roof damage

One of two homeowners who sustained roof damage after a sudden crashing sound said she believes material fell from a jet Saturday - but the FAA says that's unlikely. Videojournalist: Jim Staubitser (Sept. 22, 2012) (September 11, 2012 6:02 PM)

Whatever damaged roofs on two homes in a Valley Stream neighborhood early Saturday wasn't blue ice, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Two FAA investigators Tuesday checked roof damage at the homes in the 100 block of Home Street and found no blue residue around sections of damaged roofs. The residue would be a signal that blue ice fell from an aircraft flying over the homes, said FAA...

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