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Coast Guard locates debris from missing Bermuda-Boston medical jet off Nantucket

A Gulfstream G-100 medical evacuation aircraft carrying six people has gone missing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The U.S. Coast Guard has located a debris field in the search area and is continuing operations to find survivors. The flight, operated by Canadian firm Latitude Air Ambulance, departed Bermuda early Saturday morning for Boston. The FAA lost contact with the aircraft shortly after 1:20 a.m. ET. The four crew members and two passengers are reported to be Canadian and Bermudian nationals, respectively. Bermuda’s government has contacted families, and a press conference is scheduled for Sunday morning.

via wcvb.com|

#accidents-and-incidents #aviation-accident #bermuda

transportation11 months ago•3 min saved

FAA Investigates Near-Miss Between Delta and Cape Air at Logan Airport

A near-miss occurred at Boston Logan Airport when an air traffic controller mistakenly cleared a Cape Air plane to take off on an intersecting runway while a Delta jet was landing, prompting a last-minute go-around. The incident highlights the challenges and stresses faced by air traffic controllers, especially during a government shutdown, and underscores the importance of vigilance in aviation safety.

via One Mile at a Time|

#air-traffic-control #aviation-safety #boston-logan-airport

transportation1 year ago•2 min saved

JetBlue Flight Skids Off Runway at Boston Logan, Flights Diverted

A JetBlue Airbus A220-300 veered off the runway onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport after losing steering, prompting a temporary ground stop and investigation into the cause, with no injuries reported. This incident follows a previous hydraulic system issue with another A220 at the same airport, raising concerns about potential recurring problems with the aircraft model.

via Jalopnik|

#airbus-a220 #aircraft-investigation #boston-logan-airport

world1 year ago•1 min saved

JetBlue Plane Rolls Off Runway at Boston Logan, No Injuries

A JetBlue flight veered off the runway upon landing at Boston Logan Airport, causing a temporary halt to all flights. No injuries were reported, and the runway was closed for assessment. The airline is investigating the incident.

via The New York Times|

#aviation-safety #boston-logan-airport #flight-halt

local1 year ago•0 min saved

JetBlue Flight Rolls Off Runway at Boston Logan Airport

A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway into the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway was temporarily closed for assessment and passengers were bused to the terminal. The incident is under investigation.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#aircraft-incident #boston-logan-airport #jetblue

transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

JetBlue Flight Skids Off Runway at Boston Logan, No Injuries

A JetBlue Airbus A220 from Chicago veered onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport during landing, causing the runway to close. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating the incident.

via CNN|

#aircraft-incident #boston-logan-airport #faa-investigation

transportation1 year ago•0 min saved

JetBlue Flight Rolls onto Grass at Boston Logan Airport, No Injuries

A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway onto the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway is closed for assessment, and passengers were bused to the terminal while the FAA investigates the incident.

via ABC News|

#aircraft-accident #boston-logan-airport #faa-investigation

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

"Logan Airport's Alaska Airlines Flights Delayed Due to Nationwide Ground Stop"

A Federal Aviation Administration-ordered ground stop for Alaska Airlines flights at Boston's Logan Airport resulted in delays due to an issue with a system upgrade for weight and balance calculations. The ground stop was lifted at noon, but residual delays continued, affecting all Alaska and Horizon flights. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and advised passengers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.

via WCVB Boston|

#alaska-airlines #boston-logan-airport #delays

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Boston Due to Cracked Windshield

American Airlines flight 94 from New York to Madrid was diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to a cracked windshield, causing concern among passengers. The airline stated that the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection and passengers would continue their journey on a replacement plane. This incident comes amid increased scrutiny of airline safety following a recent midflight incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max.

via Fox Business|

#american-airlines #boston-logan-airport #cracked-windshield

travel-and-transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Customs K9 Foils Attempt to Smuggle Mummified Monkeys into Boston Airport"

Four mummified monkeys were seized from a passenger's luggage at Boston Logan Airport after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection K9 detected them upon the passenger's return from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The passenger claimed the bag only contained dried fish, but upon inspection, the monkeys were found. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requested the luggage be seized due to the potential disease risk associated with bushmeat, and the nearly 9 pounds of bushmeat was marked for destruction. No charges were filed against the passenger, who stated he brought the monkeys for his own consumption.

via USA TODAY|

#boston-logan-airport #bushmeat #disease-risk

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

"CBP K9 Detects Illicit Dried Monkey Imports at Boston Airport"

A traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Boston Logan Airport was found with four mummified monkeys in his luggage, which he claimed were dried fish for personal consumption. The US Customs and Border Protection seized the luggage, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention marked the nearly 9lbs of bushmeat for destruction due to the potential health risks associated with consuming wild animals.

via The Guardian US|

#boston-logan-airport #bushmeat #democratic-republic-of-the-congo

travelborder-security2 years ago•1 min saved

"K-9 Uncovers Illicit Mummified Monkeys in Airport Luggage"

A traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Boston was found with mummified monkeys in his luggage, claiming they were dried fish for personal consumption. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the nearly 9 pounds of bushmeat, which is banned in the U.S. due to disease threats, and marked it for destruction by the CDC. No charges were filed, but the incident highlights the real dangers of bringing bushmeat into the country.

via ABC News|

#boston-logan-airport #bushmeat #mummified-monkeys

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Kenya Arrests Murder Suspect Fleeing US Justice"

Kevin Kangethe, the suspect in the killing of Margaret Mbitu, whose body was found at Boston Logan Airport, has been arrested in Kenya. Kangethe, described as Mbitu's boyfriend, fled to Kenya after the crime. The arrest was made possible through the efforts of U.S. and Kenyan law enforcement agencies. Mbitu's family expressed gratitude for the progress towards justice and the extradition process is expected to bring Kangethe back to the U.S. to face charges.

via WCVB Boston|

#arrest #boston-logan-airport #crime

immigration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Migrant Crisis: Boston's Logan Airport Overwhelmed as Illegal Migrants Sleep in Terminals"

Dozens of illegal migrants are sleeping in the terminals of Boston Logan Airport on a daily basis, overwhelming the state's shelter system. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has expressed that the state has reached its capacity and needs federal assistance to address the crisis. The state's "right-to-shelter law" entitles migrant families to taxpayer-funded emergency shelter, and the situation has escalated to the point where people are sleeping in the airport. This comes amid a standoff between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.

via Fox News|

#boston-logan-airport #federal-government #illegal-migrants

social-issues2 years ago•1 min saved

"Shelter Crisis: Migrant Families Stranded at Boston's Logan Airport as Emergency Shelters Overwhelmed"

Migrant families are sleeping at Boston's Logan International Airport as the state's shelter system has reached capacity and lawmakers have failed to approve $250 million in emergency funding. Families from various countries, including Haiti, Chile, and Mexico, have arrived at the airport seeking shelter. Massachusetts officials have capped shelter placements at 7,500 and those in need will now be placed on a waitlist prioritized based on safety and clinical risk. Lawmakers have ended formal sessions without an agreement on funding, leaving the state's response to the shelter crisis uncertain.

via Boston 25 News|

#boston-logan-airport #emergency-shelters #funding-crisis