Hypoxia Likely Cause Of Deadly Cessna Citation Crash
A 2023 Cessna Citation crash that killed four people was likely caused by pilot incapacitation due to hypoxia following a cabin pressurization failure, the NTSB found.
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Denver Air Traffic Outage Under FAA Investigation
The incident follows two recent radar and radio failures at a Newark-area facility, raising concerns about air traffic system reliability.
Sightseeing Helicopter Broke Into Three Pieces In New Jersey Crash
Surveillance video is being studied as part of the investigation into a helicopter crash that killed six last month off New Jersey.
Rudder Malfunction Suspected In Fatal Cessna 310 Crash
Preliminary findings indicate the aircraft was only able to make left turns before crashing shortly after takeoff.
DOT Unveils Plans To Overhaul Air Traffic Control System
The Department of Transportation announced a major overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system, aiming to modernize aging infrastructure, enhance safety and reduce delays.
ATC Plan To Be Unveiled Thursday
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it will “radically transform” the system.
United Urges FAA To Require Slots At Newark
Most flights in and out of Newark Liberty Airport were delayed or canceled on Sunday.
Politicians Call For End To Unnecessary DCA Black Hawk Flights
Black Hawk activity prompts go-arounds; politicians want more restrictions at DCA.
Loose Screw May Have Led To Rob Holland Crash
A modification of Holland’s aircraft may have played a role in his fatal April 24 crash.
