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High On Mushrooms, Alaska Air Pilot Tries To Shut Off Plane Engines Mid-Air. He Was Off-Duty
A sleep-deprived and off-duty pilot, who was reportedly "high on magic mushrooms", has been accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines plane packed with 83 other passengers and crew on board, flying from Seattle to San Francisco.
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Viral Now: Delta Pilot Shares Sweet Ice Cream Anecdote To Reassure Flyers, Internet Applauds
A viral video making the rounds on social media shows a pilot of a Delta flight in the USA making an announcement for passengers nervous due to the government shutdown situation.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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Passenger Jet's "Aggressive Maneuver" Averts Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber
A passenger jet performed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a mid-air collision with a US military bomber over the state of North Dakota, according to recorded audio of the commercial pilot.
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Air India Allowed To Extend Crew Duty, Rest Periods Amid Pak Airspace Ban
The exemption increases the maximum flight duty period - typically the time between reporting for duty and the end of flight-related activities - for pilots and cabin crew, the memo showed.
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"Missteps, Ignored Warning": What Led To Midair Collision Over Washington
Traffic control issues, an ignored warning and a pilot's error reportedly led to the midair collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight over the Potomac River near Washington.
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Pilot, Children Survive After Plane Crashes Into Icy Alaska Lake
A pilot and two children were rescued from a small plane that plunged into an icy lake in Alaska following an overnight search, officials said.
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China-Bound Flight Makes U-Turn To US As Pilot Forgets Passport
Passengers headed to China aboard a recent United Airlines flight faced an unexpected travel headache after a pilot's forgotten passport prompted their return to the United States.
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China-Bound Flight From US Makes U-Turn After Pilot Forgets Passport
The United Airlines flight to Shanghai took off from Los Angeles with 257 passengers and 13 crew members on board.
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United Airlines Pilot Broke Down Bathroom Door, Got Passenger Arrested For Taking Too Long: Lawsuit
A 20-year-old US man is suing United Airlines claiming that a pilot got him arrested after forcefully dragging him out of the bathroom mid-flight with his pants still down because he was taking too long.
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How Pilot's "Mistake" Led To Near Collision Of Planes On US Runway
The runway incursion unfolded through a series of miscommunications captured in air traffic control recordings obtained from FlightRadar24.
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Watch: Pilot Aborts Landing To Avoid Collision With Another Jet On Runway In Chicago
A major tragedy was averted in the United States after a Southwest Airlines pilot aborted the plane's landing at the last minute to avoid potentially hitting another plane on the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday morning.
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"It Hurts So Bad": Father Of American Airlines Pilot Killed In Crash
The 28-year-old pilot of the American Airlines passenger plane, which collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, was looking forward to marrying his fiance this year, his father said.
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Pilot Arrested For Showing Up Drunk Moments Before Southwest Airlines Flight Takeoff
The pilot, identified as David Paul Allsop, 52, was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
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Pilot Reveals The Truth Behind The Mysterious 'Ding' Sounds On Flights
These sounds are used to communicate with flight attendants during key moments, such as takeoff, reaching 10,000 feet, and preparing for landing.
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High On Mushrooms, Alaska Air Pilot Tries To Shut Off Plane Engines Mid-Air. He Was Off-Duty
A sleep-deprived and off-duty pilot, who was reportedly "high on magic mushrooms", has been accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines plane packed with 83 other passengers and crew on board, flying from Seattle to San Francisco.
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Viral Now: Delta Pilot Shares Sweet Ice Cream Anecdote To Reassure Flyers, Internet Applauds
A viral video making the rounds on social media shows a pilot of a Delta flight in the USA making an announcement for passengers nervous due to the government shutdown situation.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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Passenger Jet's "Aggressive Maneuver" Averts Mid-Air Collision With B-52 Bomber
A passenger jet performed an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid a mid-air collision with a US military bomber over the state of North Dakota, according to recorded audio of the commercial pilot.
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Air India Allowed To Extend Crew Duty, Rest Periods Amid Pak Airspace Ban
The exemption increases the maximum flight duty period - typically the time between reporting for duty and the end of flight-related activities - for pilots and cabin crew, the memo showed.
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"Missteps, Ignored Warning": What Led To Midair Collision Over Washington
Traffic control issues, an ignored warning and a pilot's error reportedly led to the midair collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight over the Potomac River near Washington.
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Pilot, Children Survive After Plane Crashes Into Icy Alaska Lake
A pilot and two children were rescued from a small plane that plunged into an icy lake in Alaska following an overnight search, officials said.
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China-Bound Flight Makes U-Turn To US As Pilot Forgets Passport
Passengers headed to China aboard a recent United Airlines flight faced an unexpected travel headache after a pilot's forgotten passport prompted their return to the United States.
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China-Bound Flight From US Makes U-Turn After Pilot Forgets Passport
The United Airlines flight to Shanghai took off from Los Angeles with 257 passengers and 13 crew members on board.
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United Airlines Pilot Broke Down Bathroom Door, Got Passenger Arrested For Taking Too Long: Lawsuit
A 20-year-old US man is suing United Airlines claiming that a pilot got him arrested after forcefully dragging him out of the bathroom mid-flight with his pants still down because he was taking too long.
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How Pilot's "Mistake" Led To Near Collision Of Planes On US Runway
The runway incursion unfolded through a series of miscommunications captured in air traffic control recordings obtained from FlightRadar24.
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Watch: Pilot Aborts Landing To Avoid Collision With Another Jet On Runway In Chicago
A major tragedy was averted in the United States after a Southwest Airlines pilot aborted the plane's landing at the last minute to avoid potentially hitting another plane on the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport on Tuesday morning.
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"It Hurts So Bad": Father Of American Airlines Pilot Killed In Crash
The 28-year-old pilot of the American Airlines passenger plane, which collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, was looking forward to marrying his fiance this year, his father said.
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Pilot Arrested For Showing Up Drunk Moments Before Southwest Airlines Flight Takeoff
The pilot, identified as David Paul Allsop, 52, was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
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Pilot Reveals The Truth Behind The Mysterious 'Ding' Sounds On Flights
These sounds are used to communicate with flight attendants during key moments, such as takeoff, reaching 10,000 feet, and preparing for landing.
