Texas police department to introduce autonomous drone pilot program: ‘An eye in the sky’
Police departments in Texas may soon be using drones to respond to emergency calls, according to Police Chief Brian Jones. The Bee Cave Police Department demonstrated an autonomous drone system called “AV8” on Friday morning. The demo is part of a pilot project to test the AV8, which also includes a computer system to keep […]
Hunters Steve Atencio and JR Larsen rescue pilot after plane crash in Wyoming
The two hunters were wandering the wrong way in the Wyoming wilderness when a small plane crashed Sunday morning and they rescued the injured pilot from the raging flames. By coincidence, the pair, who were specially trained to rescue injured pilots, had a series of missteps, including taking a wrong turn while trying to avoid […]
Former pilot who tried to kill plane engines says he wants to fly again
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. A former pilot who tried to shut down a passenger plane’s engine mid-flight is hoping to one day be able to fly again. In his most detailed interview since the incident, Joseph Emerson, 44, spoke about the tragic lapse in reason that ruined his career, the emotional impact it has […]
Unauthorized pilot killed after crashing helicopter onto Australian hotel
A helicopter crashed onto the roof of an Australian hotel during an unauthorized flight early Monday, killing the pilot and injuring several others, authorities said. The New Zealand Herald reported that the pilot was 23-year-old Blake Wilson from New Zealand. The airline, Nautilus Aviation, confirmed to reporters that Wilson was an employee of the company […]
Turbulence is getting worse on flights — but a pilot says mandatory seat belts won’t help keep people safe
Turbulence is becoming more common, a trend that American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer has experienced firsthand. Tagel, a pilot for more than 30 years, said it’s crucial for passenger safety to wear seat belts at all times while seated, even if it’s not required by law. It’s for their protection and the safety of those […]
Pilot, 35, identified from Brazil plane that spiraled out of sky and crashed, killing 62
The pilot of the plane that crashed, killing all 62 people on board, has been identified as the investigation into the South American plane crash continues. Dario Pacheco, mayor of the city of Vinhedo in Sao Paulo state, said Captain Danilo Santos Romano, 35, was the first victim identified in Friday’s fiery crash in Brazil. […]
Papua separatists kill helicopter pilot from New Zealand, say police | Indonesia
Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua have killed a New Zealand helicopter pilot but four passengers on board were uninjured, police said. Glenn Malcolm Koning, a pilot for Indonesian airline PT Intan Angkasa Air Services, was shot dead, said Faisal Ramadani, a national police official and head of Papua’s Joint Security and Peace […]
Pilot survives crash landing at California golf course with barely a scratch
A plane made an emergency landing on a California golf course on Sunday, but the pilot and a passerby were lucky to survive. The Sacramento Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that the accident happened at about 1:18 p.m. at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. The small plane, identified by KCRA-TV as a single-engine […]
Frontier Airlines Pilot Arrested, Removed from Plane in Handcuffs
A Frontier Airlines pilot was arrested and removed from a flight by Houston, Texas, police on suspicion of assault and domestic violence, according to a shocking video filmed by a traveler. The incident happened at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Thursday, with footage showing 45-year-old Seymour Walker being escorted off the plane in handcuffs. A […]
Frontier Airlines pilot dragged off flight by cops
Shocking video footage captured the moment Houston police dragged a Frontier Airlines pilot out of a plane in handcuffs and into the back of a police car. According to Storyful, Seymour Walker, 45, was arrested Thursday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on suspicion of domestic violence. Houston Police Department officers arrested Walker on […]