A Tragic End to a Helicopter Pilot’s New Adventure
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A Tragic End to a Helicopter Pilot’s New Adventure

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#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines “Living the dream.” That was how Seankese Johnson, 36, described his new career as a New York City commercial helicopter pilot, flying sightseeing tours around Manhattan. The phrase was the headline atop his LinkedIn page on Friday, even as news spread among loved…

Man and 2 Children Are Found Alive After Plane Crash Into a Lake
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Man and 2 Children Are Found Alive After Plane Crash Into a Lake

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A man and two children who had been missing overnight were rescued on Monday from the wreckage of a plane that crashed into a frozen lake in south-central Alaska, the authorities said. The single-engine plane, a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, was reported missing…

Why Are D.C. Plane Crash Investigators Focused on Night-Vision Goggles?
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Why Are D.C. Plane Crash Investigators Focused on Night-Vision Goggles?

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines As divers and salvage crews begin pulling parts and pieces of an American Airlines regional commuter jet and an Army helicopter from the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport in Virginia after the crash last week, investigators will start looking for clues as…

F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Down, U.S. Official Says
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F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Down, U.S. Official Says

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Federal Aviation Administration was using a backup system to send real-time safety alerts to pilots late Saturday because its primary one was “experiencing a temporary outage,” the Transportation Department said. “The primary NOTAM system is experiencing a temporary outage, but there is…

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by rebels after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua regiona
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New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by rebels after 19 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua regiona

ByNews Polite

The New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said Saturday. Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from Christchurch who was working for Indonesian aviation company Susi Air, was handed over to the Cartenz Peace…

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson who tried to down flight while on magic mushrooms trip wants to fly again
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Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson who tried to down flight while on magic mushrooms trip wants to fly again

ByNews Polite

The ex-pilot Alaska Airlines who allegedly tried to crash a plane while tripping on magic mushrooms while off duty wants to fly again. Joseph Emerson, 44, said the October incident that initially landed him with 83 counts of attempted murder and brought an end to his career in the cockpit…

Turbulence is getting worse on flights — but a pilot says mandatory seat belts won’t help keep people safe
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Turbulence is getting worse on flights — but a pilot says mandatory seat belts won’t help keep people safe

ByNews Polite

Turbulence has become more frequent. It’s a trend American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer has experienced firsthand.  For the safety of his passengers, Tajer, a pilot for over 30 years, said it’s vital that they wear seat belts at all times while seated, even if it’s not mandated by law. It is for…