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Pilot credits 'God' with landing plane safely on interstate in North Carolina

November 2, 2018

Pilot credits 'God' with landing plane safely on interstate in North Carolina

The pilot, who was traveling with a student pilot, landed the plane on I-95 near mile marker 119.

Airplane study suggests headrests, seatback pockets are germiest surfaces in cabin

October 31, 2018

Airplane study suggests headrests, seatback pockets are germiest surfaces in cabin

Some headrests tested positive for E. coli bacteria, among other germs.

TSA orders travelers to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for bringing guns to airports

October 21, 2018

TSA orders travelers to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for bringing guns to airports

Travelers caught with guns at airports last year were ordered to pay approximately $1.45 million in civil penalties by the Transportation Security Administration, according to a report.

'Flight from hell': Severe turbulence injures 15 passengers, wrecks cabin on Argentina-bound plane

October 19, 2018

'Flight from hell': Severe turbulence injures 15 passengers, wrecks cabin on Argentina-bound plane

More than a dozen passengers were injured — and the interior of an aircraft left in ruins — after an Aerolineas Argentinas flight encountered severe turbulence between Miami and Buenos Aires.

Tourists in Mexico appear unfazed by dead bodies after Acapulco double murder

October 18, 2018

Tourists in Mexico appear unfazed by dead bodies after Acapulco double murder

It's a stunning resort town once frequented by the rich and famous, but these days it’s become the scene of unimaginable horror.

Ryanair flight battles strong winds during 'rocky' takeoff caught on camera

October 9, 2018

Ryanair flight battles strong winds during 'rocky' takeoff caught on camera

Talk about getting off to a shaky start.

Delta Air Lines flight catches fire during aborted takeoff at JFK airport

October 2, 2018

Delta Air Lines flight catches fire during aborted takeoff at JFK airport

More than 250 passengers and crew members were evacuated from the Delta flight, which was scheduled to fly to Ghana on Monday evening.

Researchers recommend 'no-selfie zones' to prevent tourist accidents

October 1, 2018

Researchers recommend 'no-selfie zones' to prevent tourist accidents

An increasing number of people are dying due to risky behavior in order to capture the perfect pic.

Shark attacks spark concern for Cape Cod beachgoers: 'They're eating our children'

September 28, 2018

Shark attacks spark concern for Cape Cod beachgoers: 'They're eating our children'

The residents of a Cape Cod town have urged local officials to secure the safety of their beaches at a forum on Thursday.

Unruly DJ threatens crew, passengers of JetSmarter flight, forces emergency landing

September 17, 2018

Unruly DJ threatens crew, passengers of JetSmarter flight, forces emergency landing

The Philadelphia-based DJ didn't win any fans on the semi-private flight.