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Akron Homeowner Escaped With Children After Plane Crashed Into Home
For the first time, the homeowner whose Akron house was struck by a small plane is speaking out about the moment his family narrowly escaped with their lives. Colton Laudato said he grabbed both of his children, 5 and 1, and his dog and ran from the home as smoke and flames filled the living…
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Freezing Conditions, Erratic Manoeuvres Before Aircraft Broke Apart Midair, Plummeted To The Ground Killing All Five Aboard: NTSB Report On Wimberley Plane Crash
Federal investigators have released new details the plane crash near Wimberley that killed five people, including a private pilot, late last month. According to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board, a Cessna 421C aircraft crashed April 30 around 11:03 p.m. in a wooded area near a private residence. The pilot and four…
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A Small Plane Hits Light Pole While Making Emergency Landing On Tucson Road, AZ. No Injuries Reported.
A small plane, Marquart MA-5 Charger, made an emergency landing near South Park Avenue and East Bilby Road in Tucson on Friday, May 15. The Tucson Police Department said the biplane apparently hit a light pole after it was forced to land due to engine trouble, but there were no injuries. The Tucson Fire Department…
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American Airlines CRJ-900LR, With 76 Passengers Onboard, Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Detected In The Cabin
An American Airlines regional jet, An Bombardier CRJ-900LR with 76 Passengers including a congressman on board made an emergency landing and evacuated on the tarmac on Friday after smoke was reported in the cabin moments before landing. American Eagle flight 5318, operated by PSA Airlines, was flying to Kansas City from Ronald Reagan Washington National…
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“There May Be More Emergency Exit Doors Than Flight Attendants” Sens. Duckworth, Baldwin Call On FAA To Study Impact Of Reduced Flight Attendant Staffing
A pair of Senate Democrats is demanding answers from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on airplane evacuation testing that’s nearly two years overdue and his agency’s decision to allow airlines to be able to reduce the number of flight attendants on some long-haul widebody flights. They say their concern is that there may be more emergency…
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Former Spirit Employees File Lawsuit Against Airline, Claiming They’re Still Owed Pay, Benefits
A new lawsuit filed by former employees of Spirit Airlines is drawing attention nationwide after workers claimed they are still owed unpaid wages and benefits following layoffs tied to the airline’s financial struggles. According to the lawsuit, several former employees allege the carrier failed to properly compensate them after job cuts and restructuring efforts. The…
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United Unveils New Tokyo Route, Nonstop US Flights To Japan’s Top Ski Destination
United Airlines is far from finished with its push to add flights to places few U.S. travelers have gone. And it’s got another exciting spot on tap for this coming winter — one that will likely prove popular among skiing enthusiasts. Starting in December, United plans to launch nonstop service from the U.S. to Sapporo,…
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2 Onboard Dead After Piper PA-28-180B Cherokee Archer Crashes Into Akron Home, OH
Two people are dead after a plane crashed into an Akron home on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the 2000 block of Canterbury Circle, a residential neighborhood in the southern part of the city. Akron Fire said both of the deceased were located inside the aircraft. No one in the house…
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Passenger Sues Alaska Airlines Over Harrowing Seattle Flight’s 200-Foot Plunge In Severe Turbulence
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Phoenix filed a lawsuit in King County Wednesday, alleging the carrier knowingly flew into severe turbulence while ignoring repeated weather warnings. The suit involves Flight 700, which departed Sea-Tac Airport on Dec. 26, 2024. MyNorthwest reported that four crew members and one passenger were hospitalized…
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Humanoid Robot’s Southwest Flight Prompts Airline To Ban Human-Like Or Animal Like Devices
A Dallas business owner’s decision to fly home with a humanoid robot has led to a new Southwest Airlines policy restricting the transport of human‑like devices. Aaron Mehdizadeh, owner of The Robot Studio in North Dallas, was returning from Las Vegas when he brought along Stewie, a 3.5‑foot humanoid robot typically rented out for events.…
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