On Sunday afternoon, a sightseeing plane crash-landed in Long Island, New York, leaving one person dead and two others critically injured. The pilot had reported smoke in the cockpit to air traffic controllers before the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause. Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Shaffer said the two survivors suffered critical injuries, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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On Friday, Mar. 3, a business jet encountered severe turbulence over New England, resulting in the death of one passenger and forcing the aircraft to divert to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. The NTSB is now investigating the incident and the cause of the death, and reminding people of the importance of following safety protocols when flying.
Lufthansa Flight 469 experienced severe turbulence while over Tennessee, resulting in minor injuries to some passengers and seven people being transported to local hospitals. The Airbus A330 landed safely at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, and the FAA inspected and cleared the plane for its next flight. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety protocols during flights.
On Monday night, a near-collision between a JetBlue flight and a private plane was narrowly avoided at Boston Logan International Airport. The FAA is currently investigating the incident and has determined that the two planes came within 565 feet of each other, prompting the JetBlue flight to "go around" in order to avoid a collision. The FAA is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of passengers and crew and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The FAA is investigating a "close call" between a JetBlue flight and a Learjet that took off without clearance at Boston Logan International Airport on Monday night. An air traffic controller instructed the pilot of the Learjet to line up and wait on Runway 9 while the JetBlue Embraer 190 landed on Runway 4-Right, but the controller then instructed the crew to "go around". The FAA is reviewing the air traffic controller's response and taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Boeing has paused deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet due to an analysis error by a supplier related to the 787 forward pressure bulkhead. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised concerns and will not allow deliveries to resume until the issue is addressed. The halt in deliveries is likely to have a significant impact on Boeing's operations and its customers.
American Airlines flight 3444 was diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport due to a disruptive passenger on board. Upon landing, local law enforcement boarded the aircraft and took the suspect into custody. The other passengers were eventually able to continue their journey to Washington, D.C., though the airline did not provide any further information about the incident or the identity of the passenger.
Five people died in a plane crash Wednesday shortly after taking off from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were five people aboard the plane, all CTEH employees out of its Little Rock office. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with the NTSB in charge of determining the cause.