landing

Top 10 things to do instead of landing the plane

by Laura Townsend Elion on October 23, 2009

It’s now been reported that on Wednesday night a Delta (Northwest) plane headed from San Diego to Minneapolis overshot its destination by about 120 miles. The two pilots, who were out of contact with controllers for over an hour, blamed the mistake on a heated argument about ‘airline policy’ (never mind that the number one airline policy should be to land where you’re supposed to). Here are 10 reasons they may have missed the airport.

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Air crash survival secrets your airline may not tell you

by Ned Levi on May 11, 2009

Last week Ned discussed airplane crash survival odds, where to sit and what to wear. This week, he focuses on crash survival plans, tactics and techniques.

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Unsung heroes on the Hudson — flight attendants on US Airways 1549

by Charlie Leocha on January 20, 2009

In this day and age of news and with today’s inauguration ceremonies, even spectacular airline crashes with miracle outcomes fade into the background, let me add my kudos to the crew, especially the flight attendants who seem to have been forgotten.

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