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Passenger Dies Days After Mass Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist Passenger Dies Days After Mass Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist
Passenger Dies Days After Mass Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist The passenger aboard a single-engine plane that crashed in Beverly last week has died from their injuries, officials said. The crash occurred on Thursday, June 19, shortly after the Mooney M20 aircraft departed from Beverly Municipal Airport. The plane went down on Sam Fonzo Drive, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. The pilot, Geoffrey Andrews—an MIT scientist who was expecting his first child in October—was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger survived for several days before succumbing to injuries, the DA's office confirmed. Related: MIT Scientist Who Dreamed Of B…

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Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say
Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say A small plane crash-landed in a Virginia field after suffering engine trouble shortly after takeoff, authorities said. The crash happened at shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, near Spotswood Furnace Road in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. Investigators said the single-propeller aircraft had just departed from Shannon Airport when it experienced engine issues and was forced to make an emergency landing in a nearby field. There were two people on board, both of whom suffered minor injuries, state police confirmed. A photo from the crash scene shows the ai…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Man Who Flew Drone Over Ravens Playoff Game, Triggered Security Scare, Avoids Jail: DOJ Man Who Flew Drone Over Ravens Playoff Game, Triggered Security Scare, Avoids Jail: DOJ
Man Who Flew Drone Over Ravens Playoff Game, Triggered Security Scare, Avoids Jail: DOJ A Baltimore man who flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during a Ravens Wild Card playoff game has pleaded guilty in federal court — and will avoid jail time, officials announced. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, admitted to knowingly and willfully violating national defense airspace when he launched an unregistered drone directly over the stadium on Jan. 11, during the NFL’s playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Federal prosecutors said Suarez captured seven aerial photos over the crowd, triggering a temporary pause in the game and a full security response by NFL officials, the FBI, …

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by Zak Failla
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DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released
DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released Thousands are expected to pack the National Mall on Saturday, June 14, for the US Army’s massive 250th Birthday Festival and Parade — and DC police want you to know: don’t bring a chair, a drone, or a sign on a stick. The Metropolitan Police Department, working with federal partners, released a full list of road closures, security protocols, prohibited items, and Metro advisories ahead of Saturday’s celebration honoring the Army’s 250th birthday. If you're heading downtown, leave early and use MetroRail. Riders should avoid Smithsonian Station’s Mall entrance at Jefferson Drive, which will …

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by Zak Failla
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6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast 6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast
6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast All six people on board were killed after a small plane crashed off the coast of California. It happened around 12:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, June 8 when the twin-engine Cessna 414 went down approximately 5 miles offshore near the San Diego neighborhood of Point Loma minutes after takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The plane was headed to Phoenix, Arizona. Searchers found a debris field with a depth of water about 200 feet below it, said the US Coast Guard. The National Transportation Safety B…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say
Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say President Donald Trump's planned birthday bash and military parade continues to produce unexpected consequences in DC. Not only is the scheduled parade on Saturday, June 14, in downtown DC expected to cost millions of dollars, but planners also predict it could cause millions more in road damage requiring repairs after the celebration. Now, federal officials are cautioning that air travel over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be limited, with some flights altered to permit military flyovers and fireworks in the area. According to the FAA, all arrivals and departures at Ronald…

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by Zak Failla
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IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego
IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The identities have been released of all six people killed after a private plane crashed into a California neighborhood following departure from the East Coast. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  A video of the crash captured on a Ring camera video was obtained …

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by Joe Lombardi
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6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood A successful music industry executive and a well-known drummer have been identified as the two people killed when a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California. Eight others were injured. Click here for the latest updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (F…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego
Update: 2 Killed, 8 Injured After Small Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego Two people were killed and eight injured after a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California, causing fires to break out at several residences. Click here for a new, updated story: Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From East Coast Crashes Into Neighborhood The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). NBC New York reports that the pla…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing
Southwest's New Carry-On Rule Targets Fire Risks: Here's What's Changing Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines will soon have to take their portable chargers out of their bags if they want to use them in the air. Southwest will begin a new policy requiring portable charging devices to be kept in plain sight on Wednesday, May 28. Power banks in use during flights can't be stashed in carry-ons or overhead bins. The rule aims to reduce the risk of mid-air fires caused by overheating battery packs, which have become a growing concern for airlines. "Southwest will introduce a first-in-industry safety policy on May 28 requiring customers to keep portable …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After Failures Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, especially after recent widespread issues at Newark Liberty International Airport. The top executives sent the open letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 21. The group showed its support for a federal modernization plan to replace decades-old technology and hire thousands of new air traffic controllers. The letter was signed by executives from Alaska Airlines, American, Atlas Air, Delta, FedEx, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and UPS, along with the industry group Airline…

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by Chris Spiker
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Near Disaster At LaGuardia Airport: Passenger Jet Aborts Takeoff Due To Potential Collision Near Disaster At LaGuardia Airport: Passenger Jet Aborts Takeoff Due To Potential Collision
Near Disaster At LaGuardia Airport: Passenger Jet Aborts Takeoff Due To Potential Collision Federal authorities are investigating an incident in which two planes nearly collided on a runway. A Republic Airways plane nearing liftoff found a United Airlines jet suddenly in its path at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Authorities announced on Monday, May 19, details of the event that occurred just after noon on Tuesday, May 6. The Republic jet was forced to abort takeoff because the United plane was suddenly in its path. Audio obtained by ABC News revealed a controller telling the Republic pilot: “Sorry about that, I thought United had cleared well before that.” New runway safe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Feds: Oxygen Loss, Skipped Repairs Contributed to Virginia Jet Crash That Killed Four Feds: Oxygen Loss, Skipped Repairs Contributed to Virginia Jet Crash That Killed Four
Feds: Oxygen Loss, Skipped Repairs Contributed to Virginia Jet Crash That Killed Four A small jet carrying four people on a personal flight from Tennessee to New York flew on autopilot for nearly two hours after the pilot became unresponsive—before crashing into a Virginia mountainside at full speed, killing everyone on board, federal investigators confirmed. The Cessna Citation 560 took off from Elizabethton Municipal Airport in Tennessee around 1:13 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2023, according to a final report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week. On board was 69-year-old pilot John K. Rumpel, a Florida businessman and licensed airline transpor…

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by Zak Failla
Business
United Airlines Adding Luxury Suites To International Flights: See What's Inside United Airlines Adding Luxury Suites To International Flights: See What's Inside
United Airlines Adding Luxury Suites To International Flights: See What's Inside International travelers can soon fly on United Airlines in luxury suites with caviar, champagne, and much larger screens. United unveiled its Polaris Studio suites in a news release on Tuesday, May 13. The premium seating will be on the airline's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Flyers can soon relax in lie-flat seats with privacy doors, hoodie-pajamas, and Ossetra caviar served as hors d'oeuvres. The luxury service will begin in 2026, starting with flights from San Francisco International Airport to London and Singapore. The suites will be in the first row of eac…

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by Chris Spiker
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Scary Silence At Newark Airport: FAA Radar Goes Dark During Pre-Dawn Outage, Officials Confirm Scary Silence At Newark Airport: FAA Radar Goes Dark During Pre-Dawn Outage, Officials Confirm
Scary Silence At Newark Airport: FAA Radar Goes Dark During Pre-Dawn Outage, Officials Confirm Air traffic controllers guiding planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a brief but significant disruption after a telecommunications outage shut down radar and communication systems at a nearby control center, officials said. The incident happened at Philadelphia TRACON Area C around 3:55 a.m. Friday, May 9, and lasted approximately 90 seconds, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The facility, located near Philadelphia, monitors aircraft approaching and departing the airspace for several major airports in the Northeast — including Newark Liberty. "Commu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Flights Diverted At Reagan National Airport During Police Helicopter ‘Urgent Mission’ Flights Diverted At Reagan National Airport During Police Helicopter ‘Urgent Mission’
Flights Diverted At Reagan National Airport During Police Helicopter ‘Urgent Mission’ Several flights heading to Reagan National Airport had to be redirected over the weekend as a police helicopter completed an "urgent mission," according to the Federal Aviation Administration. At least three flights had to make a second approach because a US Park Police helicopter was reportedly in the area searching for missing persons. The redirected flights on Sunday, May 4, came days after two other flights had to abort landing plans at the airport due to a US Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying in the area. Following the diverted flights on Sunday, the FAA issued a statement cl…

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by Zak Failla
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Air Traffic Controller Crisis Triggers Major Delays, Cancellations At Newark Airport: Officials Air Traffic Controller Crisis Triggers Major Delays, Cancellations At Newark Airport: Officials
Air Traffic Controller Crisis Triggers Major Delays, Cancellations At Newark Airport: Officials A crisis in air traffic controller staffing has pushed Newark Liberty International Airport into a travel meltdown, with 93 flight cancellations and 294 delays reported as of Sunday afternoon, May 4, according to data from FlightAware and airline officials. The staffing collapse has gotten so bad that United Airlines slashed 35 roundtrip flights per day from its Newark schedule starting this weekend, United CEO Scott Kirby announced on Friday, May 2.  Kirby blamed "long-simmering FAA challenges" that "boiled over" this week. FAA tech failures left controllers unable to manage inc…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Small Plane Slides Off Runway At Bay Bridge Airport (DEVELOPING) Small Plane Slides Off Runway At Bay Bridge Airport (DEVELOPING)
Small Plane Slides Off Runway At Bay Bridge Airport (Developing) A small plane slid off the side of the runway at the Bay Bridge Airport on Wednesday morning, officials say. First responders were called before noon on April 30 when the plane wound up off the side of the runway at the airport. Photos and videos from the scene show the aircraft next to the runway near the Chesapeake Bay. No injuries were initially reported by investigators. The registered owner of the plane lives in Annapolis, according to FAA records, though details about the pilot have not been released. The investigation by Maryland State Police and the FAA is ongoing. Check Dai…

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by Zak Failla
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3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport 3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport
3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport All three individuals on board were killed after a small plane crashed in Tennessee. The Mooney M20TN went down south of Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Sparta, about 95 miles east of Nashville, around noon local time on Saturday, April 26, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The aircraft had reportedly departed from Alabama and was in its descent into the airport when the incident happened. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Air Force Base Days Before Airshow Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Air Force Base Days Before Airshow
Award-Winning Stunt Pilot Rob Holland Dies In Crash At Air Force Base Days Before Airshow An award-winning stunt pilot died when his "experimental plane" crashed at a Virginia military base days before an upcoming airshow.  Rob Holland, 50, has been identified as the pilot killed at Langley Air Force Base when his plane went down in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB and Langley Air Force Base will hold a media briefing today at 3 p.m. on yesterday's crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.Location: Riverview Events Center128 Benedict Avenue, Langley Air Force Base pic.twitter.com/RDVtfHRrqI — NTSB Newsro…

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by Zak Failla
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Delta Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames, Prompting Emergency Evacuation Delta Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames, Prompting Emergency Evacuation
Delta Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames, Prompting Emergency Evacuation A Delta Air Lines plane was evacuated after an engine fire broke out. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday, April 21, involving Flight 1213, which was bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport while pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida. Passengers were swiftly evacuated using emergency slides as airport responders arrived on the scene. There were no reported injuries among the 282 individuals aboard the aircraft, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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by Joe Lombardi
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7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model 7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model
7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model Seven people were killed within hours in separate small plane crashes in the Midwest over the weekend. A Cessna 180 went down into the Platte River in Fremont, Nebraska, at about 8:45 p.m. local time Friday, April 18, resulting in the deaths of all three passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported that the aircraft was traveling along the river about 40 miles northwest of Omaha when it unexpectedly went down.  Recovery efforts led to the identification of the victims: Daniel Williams, age 43, from Moundridge,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Southwest Flight’s Engine Catches Fire In Midair Southwest Flight’s Engine Catches Fire In Midair
Southwest Flight’s Engine Catches Fire In Midair A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to a Texas airport shortly after takeoff when its engine caught fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. The Boeing 737, which was en route to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, had to turn back to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time Thursday, April 17, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. Upon landing, firefighters swiftly extinguished the blaze, along with a small grass fire that had ignited near the runway, according to authorities. No injuries were reported among the 134 passengers on board.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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MIT Star Athlete, Manhattan Medical Student, Boyfriend, And Family Killed In Plane Crash MIT Star Athlete, Manhattan Medical Student, Boyfriend, And Family Killed In Plane Crash
MIT Star Athlete, Manhattan Medical Student, Boyfriend, And Family Killed In Plane Crash A private plane carrying a close-knit family of high-achievers — including a decorated MIT athlete, a rising Manhattan medical student, and her finance-driven boyfriend — crashed in Columbia County, killing all six people aboard, authorities announced. The crash happened around 12:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in a muddy field in Craryville, located in the town of Copake near the Massachusetts border, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B had departed from Westchester County Airport in White Plains and was en route to Columbia County Airport whe…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Update: Details Emerge After 6, Including Family Members, Killed In NY Plane Crash Update: Details Emerge After 6, Including Family Members, Killed In NY Plane Crash
Update: Details Emerge After 6, Including Family Members, Killed In NY Plane Crash This story has been updated. New details have emerged after all six people on board, including several family members, died after a small plane crashed in New York's Upper Hudson Valley. The family has since identified the six people on board, click here to read our full report.  The incident happened around 12:05 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Columbia County in a field in the hamlet of Craryville near the Massachusetts border, according to an announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Craryville is located in the town of Copake. The aircraft, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-40…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The identities have been released of three people who were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said.  They have now been identified as family members Robert Stark, age 81, of Boca Raton, Stephen Stark, age 54, of Delray Beach, Florida, and Brooke Stark, age 17, also of Delray Beach, Florida.  Authorities have not specified who was flyi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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American Airlines Flight From JFK Forced To Turn Back Due To Unruly Passenger American Airlines Flight From JFK Forced To Turn Back Due To Unruly Passenger
American Airlines Flight From JFK Forced To Turn Back Due To Unruly Passenger Hundreds of passengers experienced alarming moments when a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City had to turn back over the Atlantic due to an unruly passenger who refused to take his assigned seat. Flight 198, bound for Milan, became disruptive shortly after takeoff at 7 p.m. Monday night, April 7. American Airlines reported that the man attempted to sit near the exit row but was instructed to return to his assigned seat, as he was traveling with a baby. He was also reportedly upset about not receiving his requested meal. At one point, the man charged past stew…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight
FAA Cracks Down At Reagan National After Safety Scares, Boosts Controller Oversight A major shakeup is underway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as federal officials move to tighten oversight and protect the well-being of air traffic controllers following recent safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that it will boost staffing, review arrival rates, and deploy mental health support services for air traffic control teams working at the busy Virginia airport. The action comes in response to recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations after a string of concerning runway incidents near DCA, inclu…

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by Zak Failla
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Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say
Third Small Plane Crash In Three Months: Aircraft Flips On Landing In Pennsylvania, Police Say Another small plane has crashed in Pennsylvania — this time flipping onto its roof while landing on a private airstrip in Berks County, Robeson Township police announced on Friday, March 21. It marks the third small aircraft crash in as many months across the state — the second this month. Officers were called to the first block of Pleasant Grove Road at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, where they found a Maule M-7 aircraft overturned on the pilot’s property, according to Acting Police Chief Sgt. Jason Rimby. The pilot sustained a minor injury, police said. Crews from Gibraltar Fire Compa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Delta Plane's Wing Hits Runway During Landing In NY Delta Plane's Wing Hits Runway During Landing In NY
Delta Plane's Wing Hits Runway During Landing In NY A possible calamity was avoided after a Delta plane's wing hit the runway as it was coming in for a landing.  The incident happened just after 10 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at LaGuardia Airport in Queens. The plane's left wing struck the runway during the landing before the pilots executed a go-around, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a go-around, a pilot, during the final approach to land, decides against continuing the landing and instead initiates a climb, aborting the landing attempt. No injuries were reported. There were 80 people on board the CRJ…

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by Joe Lombardi
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