Wisconsin Congressman, Pilot Escape Bonanza After Lake Ditching
Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz suffered minor injuries.
Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz suffered minor injuries.
Flight recorder data shows the throttles advanced after the brakes were released before returning to idle four seconds later.
The Piper disappeared west of Andros Island carrying four members of a Florida family as thunderstorms developed across the region.
The 21 Air freighter crossed the airport perimeter and struck vehicles after landing Sunday.
The $444.5 million fund covers the estates of 346 people killed in the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents.
Police say the 17-year-old struck a tractor and an unoccupied airplane.
Police say the 24-year-old flew the aircraft toward a nuclear power plant.
His departure would leave the five-member safety board with three members unless another member is seated before Oct. 2.
The NTSB says communication issues had already prompted a meeting and an attempted workaround.
The two controllers reportedly left about an hour early before the fatal March runway collision.