All articles tagged with #faa investigation
Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed safely at Chicago Midway on July 4 after a reported firework strike that caused minor paint damage; no injuries were reported and the FAA is investigating. Cockpit audio and air-traffic communications indicated the event occurred during descent at about 200 feet; the plane resumed service the following morning.
A Delta Air Lines flight (1076) was reportedly struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4, causing minor paint damage; the FAA is investigating and there were no injuries, with the plane resuming service the following day.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in the East River near Manhattan’s Skyport after a wing strut snapped; all aboard were rescued by FDNY, with two minor injuries reported, and the FAA is investigating.
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 descending toward Chicago Midway on July 4 reported a “big bang” after a firework hit the plane; the flight landed safely with 52 passengers and 6 crew, no injuries were reported, mechanics found no damage, and the FAA is investigating.
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard, upright water landing in the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan just after noon; eight people were evacuated by FDNY, with two sustaining minor injuries and declining medical attention. The aircraft landed and was towed back to a dock after taking off from East Hampton Airport at 11:24 a.m.; ATC audio captured the Mayday moment, and the FAA will investigate. The plane’s owner is not publicly listed.
A seaplane traveling from the Hamptons made a hard landing in the East River near Manhattan; the Fire Department rescued the pilot, a crew member and six passengers, with two passengers suffering minor injuries but declining medical attention; the FAA is investigating the incident.
A Delta Air Lines flight descending into Chicago's Midway International Airport was reportedly struck by a fireworks mortar, according to air-traffic control audio. The pilot described a big bang, the aircraft landed safely with no injuries, and the FAA said it is investigating the incident.
An American Airlines flight (AA 308) bound for Bermuda aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a NetJets business jet crossed the active runway without authorization; pilots used visual confirmation to avert a collision as ATC clearances caused confusion. The FAA is investigating, and AA 308 later departed for Bermuda, arriving about two hours late amid heavy July travel demand.
A United Airlines flight approaching Newark Liberty International Airport reportedly nearly collided with a drone during landing, with a United Express GoJet flight also reporting a drone sighting around 2,000 feet; the FAA is investigating, and authorities remind that flying near airports is illegal and dangerous despite increasing drone activity.
Three people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed at a public park in Bowie, Maryland. Maryland State Police say investigators from the FAA will determine the cause; the crash occurred in Prince George's County and authorities have not released further details yet.
A 48-year-old man was detained after allegedly attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the cockpit door on a United Airlines flight as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport; the suspect was taken for psychiatric evaluation, one passenger refused medical attention, and the FAA will investigate.
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike, damaging the pole and a nearby tractor-trailer. The truck driver suffered minor injuries and was treated and released; the aircraft landed safely and will be inspected as FAA conducts its investigation. Dashcam video captured the moment of impact.
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 arriving from Venice struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike during final approach to Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport. The impact damaged the pole and a passing tractor-trailer; the driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized but released. The 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard reported no injuries, and the aircraft landed safely with only minor damage. United says it will conduct a safety investigation and has removed the crew from service while FAA and state authorities investigate; runway operations were resumed after inspections.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damaging the pole and a southbound tractor-trailer, but the flight landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew; the trailer driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized briefly. The airline and FAA are investigating, and runway operations were not disrupted.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a flight attendant and attempted to access the cockpit on Flight 1837 after its arrival in Newark from the Dominican Republic. The 48-year-old man was detained by police and taken for psychiatric evaluation; another passenger declined medical care and no others were injured. The FAA will investigate, and the incident comes amid rising reports of unruly air travelers, with possible fines or charges depending on severity.