After pilots warned of rough weather ahead, investigators unearth an engine part at the Florida Learjet crash site
Federal investigators have recovered part of an engine from the Learjet 60 that crashed Sunday in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board said excavation began Wednesday after utility crews drained standing water and removed other hazards. The jet departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at about 10:37 a.m., headed for North […]
Pilots’ attempt to level the jet may have torn off a key part that was found miles from the Florida crash site
Federal investigators have found that a key flight-control part from the private jet that crashed in Florida on Sunday broke apart and landed miles from the wreckage. The Learjet 60 left Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at about 10:37 a.m., bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas. It crashed in Palm Beach County shortly before 1 […]
Many pilots in a recent study report experiencing ‘microsleep’ moments while working as fatigue increases
A concerning issue has emerged regarding the behavior of pilots. A study by aviation consultancy Baines Simmons found that over three-quarters of pilots experienced at least one “microsleep” while flying in recent weeks. This report was based on feedback from 7,200 pilots across 32 European countries, as released by the European Cockpit Association (ECA), which […]
Donnie Wahlberg expresses gratitude to God and pilots after a major crisis was averted on his private jet.
Wahlberg Shares Gratitude After Near-Disaster Flight Incident Actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg took to social media on Sunday to express his gratitude to God and several airline pilots following a harrowing flight experience. Wahlberg was traveling on a private jet with seven others after a New Kids on the Block concert in Las Vegas when […]
You might need a pilot’s license to operate Tesla’s new ‘flying’ car, according to a report.
According to a report, Tesla’s upcoming “flying” Roadster might necessitate drivers to obtain a pilot’s license. This extraordinary vehicle is capable of taking to the air and accelerating to 60 mph in less than a second, but it may be subject to some unconventional regulations, as Wired highlighted on Friday. In a remarkable demonstration in […]
Study: Rapidly Expanding Asian Airlines Are Insufficiently Checking Pilots
Concerns Raised Over Airline Employee Vetting Following Flydubai Incident The recent attempted hijacking of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 by its co-pilot has sparked renewed discussions about the importance of thoroughly vetting airline personnel. A report from Germany’s Die Welt highlighted on Friday that rapidly expanding Asian airlines may not be implementing adequate “social controls” as they […]
Pilots of Miami Amazon cargo plane crash did not receive wind warnings, according to NTSB report
A recent preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that an air traffic controller neglected to inform the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about strong tailwinds prior to their landing in Miami. This miscommunication contributed to the plane’s runway departure, resulting in the tragic deaths of five individuals last month. Interestingly, just […]
RAF pilots bail out of Hawk T2 before training jet crashes in flames in Wales
RAF Pilots Eject Before Crash in Wales A recent video captured the dramatic moment when two pilots from the Royal Air Force (RAF) ejected from their training aircraft just before it crashed in a fiery explosion in Wales. The incident involved a Hawk T2 aircraft and occurred close to Anglesey on Wednesday, following the pilots’ […]
Sen. Tuberville faces ridicule for his warning about pilots with ‘disturbed obsession’ — then he provides evidence
A Republican senator is facing ridicule after expressing concerns about pilots potentially engaging in what he termed a “deranged fetish.” He has, however, countered the mockery with potentially unsettling evidence to support his assertion. Sen. Tommy Tuberville from Alabama delivered a passionate speech in the Senate on Wednesday, criticizing the transgender agenda. While his entire […]
Plane crash in Pennsylvania results in pilot’s death and injuries to state troopers
Midair Collision in Pennsylvania Results in Fatality A tragic accident occurred Wednesday night when a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided with a small plane, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot and injuries to two state troopers. The incident took place around 7:50 p.m. near Carlisle Airport in central Pennsylvania, as reported by the […]