Tag: pilot
Air show tragedy
Authorities are investigating the death of a pilot who crashed his plane near a neighborhood during a race over Reno, Nevada. ABC News’ Derricke Dennis…
Pilot in custody after threatening to crash plane in Mississippi
The pilot, Cory Wayne Patterson, is in police custody after threatening to crash a stolen plane into a Walmart in Tupelo, Mississippi. source
Pilot threatening intentional crash circles around Tupelo, Mississippi
Residents in nearby areas were asked to evacuate as police said they are speaking with the pilot directly. source
Teen pilot sets solo flight record
The Belgian-British teenager has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world. source
Diversifying the flight deck
Airlines are seeking to attract more women and minorities for pilot positions. source
Mother-daughter pilot duo takes flight
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter and co-pilot, Keely Petitt, made history as the first-ever mother-daughter pair to pilot a Southwest plane together. WATCH FULL…
First female demo pilot for the Blue Angels
Lt. Amanda Lee became the first woman to be selected as a demo pilot for the elite U.S. Navy squadron. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi…
Lost luggage nightmare
More chaos is being reported as people are flying for their summer vacations. First there were delays and cancellations, and now many are trying to…
Pilot who landed small plane on highway arrested under suspicion of intoxication
The plane temporarily blocked traffic on I-70 in Missouri. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8… SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…
Increased use of remote warfare leading to moral dilemmas l ABCNL
ABC News Phil Lipof spoke with Air Force Officer Joseph Chapa about his book, “Is Remote Warfare Moral?” which is about the ethical dilemmas and…
Triple-pay for pilots
A regional air carrier is now offering to pay its pilots three times the regular rate to work on their days off in an effort…
By the Numbers: 4-day work week | ABCNL
Seventy British companies are testing a four-day work week. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here:…
Tips and tricks for planning summer travel getaways | ABCNL
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with David Slotnick, senior aviation reporter at “The Points Guy,” on the best strategies for booking flights during the busy…
Investigators find 2 pilots allegedly asleep in air
Investigators found that two airline pilots on a flight from JFK to Rome were allegedly asleep while their plane was still in the air. WATCH…
US officials say they believe pilot intentionally crashed plane in China
ABC News contributor and aviation analyst, John Nance, discusses why U.S. officials say evidence shows a Chinese airliner was intentionally crashed, killing 132 people. source
Bullet strikes plane during landing
Police are investigating a scary incident in the air after a bullet struck a small aircraft while it was landing in Massachusetts. The pilot said…
Trevor Reed released from Russian prison as part of prisoner swap
The former Marine from Texas, who had been held in a Russian prison since 2019, was released as part of an international prisoner exchange on…
1 injured after small plane crash l WNT
The pilot was flying from North Carolina to New Jersey when the small plane crashed near the airport. The cause of the crash is under…
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Jan. 10, 2022
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7 EST & 9 EST WATCH the ABC News…
Pilot of medical helicopter pulls off ‘miracle’ landing | WNT
The pilot landed the helicopter after the aircraft suddenly dropped from the sky and narrowly missed hitting a church in suburban Philadelphia. All aboard were…
