Survey: Private Pilot Flight Training Cost Passes $16,000
Industry report outlines costs, timelines and operational pressures in flight training.
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NTSB: Rain, a Missing Gasket, and a Rushed Preflight
Final NTSB report on a Pennsylvania GA-7 crash traces a familiar chain of events.
No Injuries After Door Separates From Aircraft In Alaska
A Grant Aviation GA-8 Airvan landed safely in Bethel, Alaska, after a rear sliding door separated in flight on Feb. 28
PA-28 Crashes Into Phoenix Neighborhood
Instructor, student and homeowner hospitalized after PA-28 goes down near Deer Valley Airport.
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Engine Issue Forces Emergency Landing at LAX
A United Boeing 787-9 experienced left engine problems shortly after takeoff.
Two Rescued After Cessna Ditches in Hudson River
Investigations have begun following Monday evening Hudson River incident involving a 1978 Skyhawk.
NTSB: ALERT Act Falls Short Of Safety Recommendations
Board calls for mandatory ADS-B In equipage after DCA midair.
Pilot’s Widow Sues Boeing, GE Following UPS Crash
Complaint alleges wrongful death and negligence in fatal accident near Louisville.
NTSB Warns First Responders of Ballistic Parachute Hazards
The NTSB warns first responders about the hazards of ballistic parachute recovery systems at crash sites.
Iowa Bill Would Require Aircraft-Activated Lights On Wind Turbines
The FAA-approved sensors activate only when aircraft approach, reducing nighttime light pollution.
