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Pilot Error Blamed in Fatal Connecticut Plane Crash

Federal investigators say pilot error in windy conditions caused a plane to crash into two Connecticut houses last year, killing four people. The National Transportation Safety Board report last month says former Microsoft executive Bill Henningsgaard, of Medina, Washington, caused …

Pilot Error Cited in Fatal Plane Crash in Louisiana

A National Transportation Safety Board report cites pilot inexperience with the aircraft as the likely cause of a fatal crash in Baker last year. The Advocate reports John Cary Fowler had plenty of experience as a pilot, logging more than …

After Fatal Crash Ohio Air Show Plans Extra Safety Precautions

The Dayton air show is taking extra safety precautions a year after a pilot and wing-walker died in a fiery crash in front of thousands of horrified spectators. A third fire truck will be added to the two smaller trucks …

Pilot of Plane That Crashed in Louisiana Had Drugs in His System

Federal authorities have released a report on the July 2013 plane crash near Oak Ridge that killed the pilot and instructor on board. KNOE-TV reports that the National Transportation Safety Board finds drugs may have played a role in the …

One Passenger Killed, 5 Hurt as Malaysian Air Plane Crash Lands

One passenger was killed and five others were injured when a Twin Otter DHC6 plane operated by Malaysian Airline System Bhd.’s MASwings unit crash landed in eastern Sabah state. The plane had a total of 16 passengers and crew on …

National Air Cargo Sues U.S. Over Afghanistan Military Crash

National Air Cargo Group Inc. and its insurer sued the U.S. for breach of contract, saying the government failed to provide reimbursement of as much as $45 million for the crash of a Boeing 747-400 on a military mission in …