aviation safety

Break Out The Barf Bags: ‘Roller Coaster’ Landing Attempt Caught On Camera

Some passengers said they were praying while others laughed off the aborted landing attempt.
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Nancy Pelosi Didn't End The Shutdown Alone. Federal Workers Did The Heavy Lifting.

Air safety concerns finally made the longest U.S. government shutdown in history untenable. Credit workers for that.
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Air Safety ‘Deteriorating By The Day’ Amid Shutdown, Union Leaders Warn

The president of the National Air Traffic Controller's Association has warned that he holds deep concerns for the safety and security of airlines and travelers.
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Lion Air Plane Crashes Into The Sea Minutes After Taking Off In Jakarta

All 189 people on board were likely killed, officials said.
By Achmad Ibrahim and Stephen Wright, AP

Missile Downs Russian Military Jet Over Mediterranean, Killing All 15 On Board

Russia blamed Israel for the crash, saying the plane was caught in the crossfire as four Israeli fighters attacked targets in northwestern Syria.
By AP

Terrifying Parking Lot Chopper Crash Caught On Camera

The pilot suffered serious injuries.
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Woman Who Landed Damaged Southwest Jet Was One Of Navy’s First Female Fighter Pilots

Passengers praised the skill of Tammie Jo Shults in landing the plane after it lost an engine.
By Andrew Hay, Reuters

First-Class Passenger Tries To Open Emergency Door Mid-Flight, Shouts 'I Am God!'

“She wasn’t acting right, or normal, from the very beginning."
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5 Die In Crash Of Skydiving Plane In Hawaii

Two others were rescued following an unrelated crash.
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"Miracle" Plane Crash Survivor: Six Questions and Answers About Your Next Flight

Which is the safest seat on an airplane? One study concluded that Passengers near the tail of a plane are about 40 percent more likely to survive a crash than those in the first few rows up front.
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