Man who landed plane on Hudson River has theory about why tragic American Airlines crash happened
Captain Sully, who famously landed a plane on New York's Hudson River, has explained why he thinks the American Airlines crash happened ...
Why Do Pilots Say 'Mayday' In An Emergency? The History Behind The Term
It's essential that the pilot in trouble repeats the word as a means to limit any sort of confusion. There could be chatter ...
Every Crash Has Tragic Lesson, Says Pilot Famed for Hudson Landing
Chesley B. Sullenberger III said though flying was safer than ever, Wednesday’s crash showed the need for constant vigilance ...
Hollywood's Top 10 Unrealistic Things About Aviation
Hollywood knows how to exaggerate and anyone who knows anything about aviation will sigh in disbelief. What are the top 10 ...
'Sully' Crash Survivor From LI Speaks On DC Disaster: 'It's Terrible'
"My prayers are with all the families this has impacted," said Bill Zuhoski, who survived a 2009 crash. "I hope they can find peace." ...
Passenger plane crashes into Potomac after mid-air collision with military helicopter
A small American Airlines jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 military helicopter on approach to Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed in to the Potomac River on Wednesday night.
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Commercial Passenger Airplane Crashes Fast Facts
Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the largest ...
No survivors after collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter
A passenger aircraft crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, DC, after it collided midair with a helicopter as it approached the runway, according to the ...