Pilot uninjured after emergency landing in western Wisconsin

The crash occurred near the Amery Airport in Polk County just after 11:30 a.m. Friday.
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Why Do Pilots Sometimes Dump Fuel Before Landing?

With rising aviation fuel costs and an increased global focus on the sustainability and environmental impact of the aviation industry, purposefully dumping fuel from an aircraft can seem like an ...
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Why Do Pilots Turn Off Autopilot Before Landing?

If the idea of a car that drives itself amazes you, then the degree of automation in modern aircraft should outright astound you. While we're still in the early ages of automobile automation, ...
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Plane makes emergency landing after pilots lose contact with crew, hear banging on cockpit door

WASHINGTON — An American Airlines flight, operated by SkyWest Airlines, made an emergency landing Monday night in Nebraska, after the pilots could not reach the flight attendants and heard someone ...
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An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing after pilots wrongly thought someone was breaking into the cockpit

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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Up at Takeoff and Landing, According to Pilots

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess ...