On The Fly…

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Key Takeaways:

  • A blimp crash-landed in trees near Boston due to rudder failure.
  • Scottsdale, Arizona banned helicopter takeoffs and landings in residential areas.
  • The first private rocket launch from New Mexico's spaceport failed to reach its target altitude.
  • Various incidents reported: a lawsuit over spiders on a plane, and successful deployment of a Cirrus BRS parachute saving four lives; NTSB emphasizes clear communication regarding runway changes.
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A blimp landed in trees near Boston after a rudder failed. The pilot tried to land on a nearby beach but the wind was too strong…

Scottsdale, Ariz., has banned helicopters from taking off or landing in residential areas…

The first private rocket to launch at New Mexico’s spaceport took off Monday but failed to reach its goal altitude…

Spiders on a plane lead to lawsuit

Four people were saved last week in the first deployment of a Cirrus BRS chute in Jamaica…

The NTSB wants controllers to be clear when they issue a runway change.

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