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Pentagon-FAA Communication Failure Leads to Near Misses at Reagan Airport
A communication line between the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. air traffic controllers has been inoperable since March 2022, resulting in two near-miss incidents this month that involved military helicopters and commercial airplanes, prompting investigations and a review of helicopter traffic at hig...
Pentagon-FAA Communication Failure Leads to Near Misses at Reagan Airport
A communication line between the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. air traffic controllers has been inoperable since March 2022, resulting in two near-miss incidents this month that involved military helicopters and commercial airplanes, prompting investigations and a review of helicopter traffic at hig...
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36% Bias Score
Repeated Communication Failures at Newark Airport Highlight Systemic Air Traffic Control Issues
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport lost all communication with 15-20 planes for up to 90 seconds on April 28th, causing significant delays and cancellations; this incident has reportedly occurred at least 11 times since August due to chronic understaffing and outdated te...
Repeated Communication Failures at Newark Airport Highlight Systemic Air Traffic Control Issues
Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport lost all communication with 15-20 planes for up to 90 seconds on April 28th, causing significant delays and cancellations; this incident has reportedly occurred at least 11 times since August due to chronic understaffing and outdated te...
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28% Bias Score
Fewer Aviation Investigations Despite High-Profile Accidents Increase Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, the NTSB conducted fewer aviation accident investigations than in 2024 or the previous decade's average; however, several highly publicized accidents, including a helicopter crash and a midair collision, have increased public anxiety and led to a drop in air travel.
Fewer Aviation Investigations Despite High-Profile Accidents Increase Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, the NTSB conducted fewer aviation accident investigations than in 2024 or the previous decade's average; however, several highly publicized accidents, including a helicopter crash and a midair collision, have increased public anxiety and led to a drop in air travel.
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48% Bias Score
Excessive Hand Luggage Creates Problems for Airlines
Airlines' increasing fees for checked baggage are causing passengers to carry excessive hand luggage, exceeding size and quantity limits, creating problems for airlines and fellow passengers.
Excessive Hand Luggage Creates Problems for Airlines
Airlines' increasing fees for checked baggage are causing passengers to carry excessive hand luggage, exceeding size and quantity limits, creating problems for airlines and fellow passengers.
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40% Bias Score
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing, Catches Fire
American Airlines flight 1006 from Colorado to Dallas made an emergency landing in Denver on Thursday after reporting engine vibrations; the plane caught fire upon landing, causing a terrifying evacuation onto the wing where some passengers were temporarily stranded; all 172 passengers and six crew ...
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing, Catches Fire
American Airlines flight 1006 from Colorado to Dallas made an emergency landing in Denver on Thursday after reporting engine vibrations; the plane caught fire upon landing, causing a terrifying evacuation onto the wing where some passengers were temporarily stranded; all 172 passengers and six crew ...
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32% Bias Score
Near-Collision at Midway Airport Highlights Air Traffic Safety Concerns
A Southwest Airlines 737 and a Flexjet 560 business jet nearly collided on Monday at Chicago's Midway Airport when the business jet, misinterpreting instructions, crossed an active runway as the Southwest plane was landing; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Near-Collision at Midway Airport Highlights Air Traffic Safety Concerns
A Southwest Airlines 737 and a Flexjet 560 business jet nearly collided on Monday at Chicago's Midway Airport when the business jet, misinterpreting instructions, crossed an active runway as the Southwest plane was landing; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
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36% Bias Score
Pilot Error, Weather Cited in Fatal Marine Helicopter Crash
A yearlong investigation into the February 6, 2024, crash of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in California, killing five Marines, concluded that pilot error, exacerbated by weather conditions and an unauthorized flight approval, caused the accident.
Pilot Error, Weather Cited in Fatal Marine Helicopter Crash
A yearlong investigation into the February 6, 2024, crash of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in California, killing five Marines, concluded that pilot error, exacerbated by weather conditions and an unauthorized flight approval, caused the accident.
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40% Bias Score
Black Hawk Pilot Ignored Air Traffic Control, Leading to Deadly Collision
A military Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., on January 17th, killing 67 people; a new report reveals the Black Hawk pilot ignored air traffic control instructions seconds before the crash, which occurred during her annual flight evaluation.
Black Hawk Pilot Ignored Air Traffic Control, Leading to Deadly Collision
A military Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., on January 17th, killing 67 people; a new report reveals the Black Hawk pilot ignored air traffic control instructions seconds before the crash, which occurred during her annual flight evaluation.
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56% Bias Score
2025 Aviation Incidents: Fewer Investigations, Higher Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 171 civil aviation accident investigations in the US, down from 185 in 2024, and several high-profile incidents, including a fatal helicopter crash and a midair collision, increased public anxiety and decreased air travel.
2025 Aviation Incidents: Fewer Investigations, Higher Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 171 civil aviation accident investigations in the US, down from 185 in 2024, and several high-profile incidents, including a fatal helicopter crash and a midair collision, increased public anxiety and decreased air travel.
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52% Bias Score
Air Travel Anxiety Spikes Despite Significant Safety Improvements
Following recent publicized plane accidents, social media conversations about aviation incidents surged, yet data shows air travel is significantly safer now than in the past; in 2024, only 0.02% of domestic flights had accidents.
Air Travel Anxiety Spikes Despite Significant Safety Improvements
Following recent publicized plane accidents, social media conversations about aviation incidents surged, yet data shows air travel is significantly safer now than in the past; in 2024, only 0.02% of domestic flights had accidents.
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48% Bias Score
Near-Collisions at US Airports Raise Safety Concerns
Two near-collisions occurred on Tuesday at Reagan National Airport in DC and Chicago's Midway Airport, involving American Airlines and Southwest flights respectively, prompting go-arounds to avoid collisions; this follows a deadly crash at Reagan National last month and three other serious incidents...
Near-Collisions at US Airports Raise Safety Concerns
Two near-collisions occurred on Tuesday at Reagan National Airport in DC and Chicago's Midway Airport, involving American Airlines and Southwest flights respectively, prompting go-arounds to avoid collisions; this follows a deadly crash at Reagan National last month and three other serious incidents...
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44% Bias Score
NTSB Investigates Communication Failure in Deadly Mid-Air Collision
On January 29, 2024, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided near Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people aboard in the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in 24 years; the NTSB investigation suggests the helicopter pilots may not have heard a critical air traff...
NTSB Investigates Communication Failure in Deadly Mid-Air Collision
On January 29, 2024, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided near Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people aboard in the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in 24 years; the NTSB investigation suggests the helicopter pilots may not have heard a critical air traff...
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28% Bias Score
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