The New York Times – Travel:
For the second time in recent weeks, the U.S. airline industry faced major delays. This time, it wasn’t the airlines’ fault.
Category: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
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Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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36 People Hurt, 11 Seriously, as Turbulence Rocks a Flight to Hawaii
The New York Times – Travel:
A 14-month old and a teenager were among those injured in the flight from Phoenix to Honolulu, the authorities said.
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The Real Story of ‘Cocaine Bear’
The New York Times – Film:
Nearly 40 years after a 175-pound black bear found and ingested cocaine in a Georgia forest, the drug binge has inspired a movie.
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Air France Under Scrutiny Over Safety Incidents
The New York Times – Travel:
Two pilots have recently been suspended after a cockpit fight, bringing to light new concerns over poorly observed safety protocols at the French airline.
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Vanessa Bryant Is Suing L.A. County Over Kobe Bryant Crash Photos: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryant, whose husband and daughter died in a 2020 helicopter crash, said county employees shared photos of human remains from the crash, causing her emotional distress.
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Pilots Contend With Record Number of Laser Strikes, F.A.A. Says
The New York Times – Travel:
When a laser pointer reaches a cockpit, it can disorient or “completely incapacitate” a pilot, said the agency, which recorded more than 9,700 such cases last year.
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Jack Newton, Golfer Whose Career Was Ended by an Accident, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Sports:
He won several tournaments before losing an arm when he walked into the propeller of a small plane. After he recovered, he taught himself to play golf one-handed.