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  • Helicopter Crash in California

    According to the Federal Aviation Administration, on Saturday a medical helicopter carrying three people crashed near Doyle, California, killing those on board.The helicopter, a Aerospatiale AS350, built in 1982 and operated by Mountain Life Flight,…

  • San Diego Plane Crash

    A recent crash involving a Coast Guard C-130 carrying seven people and a Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra with two crew members was remembered at the Sacramento station where the Coast Guard plane was based.The…

  • Two Small Plane Crashes

    Two planes crashed within hours of each other yesterday in Michigan.  In northern Michigan around 6:30 p.m. a small plane carrying pilot Patrick J. McNamara, 52, and passenger, Christopher A. Hasty, 32, both of Gaylord…

  • Risk of Infection on Airlines

    Risk of Infection on Airlines With the flu virus going on around the world, many people have expressed concerns about flying.  People coughing and sneezing in an enclosed environment for long periods of time can…

  • 3 Crew Members Die in Medical Helicopter Crash

    3 Crew Members Die in Medical Helicopter Crash Three crew members died in a medical helicopter that crashed in coastal South Carolina.   National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators said that the chopper was trying to…

  • O'Hare Airport Runways

    An FAA inspection of O’Hare International Airport last month revealed a number of violations that affect plane takeoffs and landings, according to reports. Among the reported violations cited were ruts and debris on runways, overgrowth…

  • Plane Crash in Florida Everglades

    Plane Crash in Florida Everglades Four people were killed when a small plane crashed Sunday evening in the Florida Everglades. A family from Sea Ranch Lakes, Florida, were returning from a University of Florida football…

  • Remembering 9/11

    Today, the eighth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, will witness a somber ritual near the site where the Twin Towers stood.  A ceremony with moments of silence, and…

  • Helicopter Safety

    According to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) press release, 19 recommendations were issued on Tuesday regarding Helicopter Emergency Management Services (HEMS).  The recommendations reportedly address a number of safety issues including pilot training; safety…

  • Turkish Airlines Aircraft

    Turkish Airlines Aircraft Turkish Airlines officials admitted days after the tragic crash of its Boeing 737-800 in Amsterdam that the passenger jet had been grounded for repairs on Feb. 23 after the crew detected a…