All 152 people aboard a Pakistani jet were killed Wednesday when the plane crashed into a ridge, making it the worst commercial aircraft diaster in the nation’s history, The Los Angeles Times reported. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-0728-pakistan-crash-20100728,0,7159422.story Two Americans were among the victims of…
Doctor, One Of Four Friends Killed In Michigan Plane Crash, Wrote Goodbye Note Before Perishing
If this isn’t a heartbreaking story, about a tight group of friends that was decimated trying to help someone in their circle, then I don’t know what is. On Friday a propeller plane crashed into Lake Michigan, killing four of its occupants,…
New Jersey Drivers Are Doing More Texting, But Using Hand-Held Cellphones Less
Here’s frightening news: Despite celebrities like Oprah Winfrey warning people that vehicles are a “No Phone Zone,” last year New Jersey drivers did more texting while behind the wheel than ever. Some 25 percent of Jersey drivers said they have texted while driving in the…
Plane Manufacturers Grapple Over Volcanic-Ash Safety Guidelines
Roughly three months after ash from an Icelandic volcano crippled air travel in Europe, the international airline industry is still trying to craft guidelines as to when planes can safely fly through such a hazard, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703467304575383453911227026.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLENews Airplane and…
Canadian Pilot Ecapes Death When His Jet Crashes During Airshow Practice
Well, it’s best this happened before, not at, the air show. Canadian pilot Brian Bews was practicing to take part in the Alberta International Airshow Friday when something went awry. He ejected from his fighter jet just in the nick of time, before it crashed. The CF-18 burst…
A Word To The Wise: Stay Buckled Up During Your Next Flight
There’s a reason why flight attendants and airline captains tell you to keep your seat belt on at all times. At least, that’s the obvious lesson to be learned from this week’s incident where 21 people were injured when their United Airlines…
Commercial Jet Hits Violent Turbulence Over Nebraska, With 30 Injured, One Critically
Thirty people were injured, one critically, when a United Airlines jet hit severe turbulence over Kansas Tuesday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, throwing passengers around like dolls. http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/dozens-injured-as-united-flight-967-hits-severe-turbulence-diverted-to-denver/19562537 The flight was diverted to Denver International Airport, where it…
Eating While Driving Can Be Dangerous, As FedEx Truck Driver Found Out
There’s been a lot of press this year about the dangers of motorists using their cellphones or texting while driving, with Oprah Winfrey even taking up the crusade. But we should remember that our full attention should always be on the…
Rescuers Search For Two Missing After Tourist Boat-Barge Accident On The Delaware River
Two people were missing Wednesday following the collision of a tourist duck boat and a barge on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, according to press reports. http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/coast_guard_searches_for_two_m.html Coast Guard rescuers were searching for a 16-year-old female and a 20-year-old male in the…