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Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

US investigators concluded plan‑continuation bias led an Envoy Air Embraer 170 crew to continue an approach and land on the wrong runway at Chicago O'Hare, despite cues indicating misalignment. The finding highlights persistent human‑factors risks in cockpit decision‑making and runway verification procedures.

2026-02-27T00:15:09.974788-08:00

Reuters

U.S. military uses high‑energy laser to down CBP drone; FAA closes airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas

2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00

Flying Magazine

Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash

2026-02-26T13:35:58.864993-08:00

Associated Press

Repeat stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Milan

2026-02-26T12:33:12.163231-08:00

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Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare US investigators concluded plan‑continuation bias led an Envoy Air Embraer 170 crew to continue an approach and land on the wrong runway at Chicago O'Hare, despite cues indicating misalignment. The finding highlights persistent human‑factors risks in cockpit decision‑making and runway verification procedures.

2026-02-27T00:15:09.974788-08:00

Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

Reuters

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U.S. military uses high‑energy laser to down CBP drone; FAA closes airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas The Pentagon deployed a directed‑energy/high‑energy laser to shoot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near Fort Hancock/El Paso, prompting the FAA to close nearby airspace and ground flights. Lawmakers and aviation authorities say the episode raises urgent civil–military coordination and safety concerns.

2026-02-26T17:31:18.147727-08:00

U.S. military uses high‑energy laser to down CBP drone; FAA closes airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas

Flying Magazine

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Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash On Feb. 25, 2026 Dana Justin Diamond, widow of a UPS Flight 2976 pilot, filed a negligence suit naming Boeing, General Electric and VT San Antonio Aerospace over the Nov. 2025 MD-11F crash near Louisville that killed 15 after an engine separated during takeoff.

2026-02-26T13:35:58.864993-08:00

Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash

Associated Press

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Repeat stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Milan Svetlana Dali, previously convicted for a ticketless 2024 New York–Paris stowaway and on probation, was arrested at Milan Malpensa after allegedly sneaking past TSA at Newark Liberty and boarding a United Newark–Milan flight without a ticket. Italian authorities took her into custody after arrival.

2026-02-26T12:33:12.163231-08:00

Repeat stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Milan

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Passenger arrested after alleged sexual assault on Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Anchorage A man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland (PDX) to Anchorage (ANC), according to local authorities. The incident occurred in-flight and the passenger was taken into custody after the aircraft landed in Anchorage.

2026-02-26T04:35:39.556549-08:00

Passenger arrested after alleged sexual assault on Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Anchorage

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Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset Chilean investigators found the cap of a rocker switch controlling the captain’s seat on LATAM’s Boeing 787‑9 (CC‑BGG) had not been fixed with adhesive, allowing the seat to shift and trigger an in‑flight upset while the aircraft cruised at 41,000 ft; both pilots were seated.

2026-02-26T00:13:40.722010-08:00

Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset

Stars and Stripes

AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes road barrier during Philippine roadway takeoff; five U.S. personnel injured An AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound struck a concrete road barrier while attempting a roadway takeoff during a training exercise in the Philippines, injuring five U.S. service members. Local and U.S. authorities have opened an investigation into the training accident and aircraft damage.

2026-02-25T19:41:55.309989-08:00

AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes road barrier during Philippine roadway takeoff; five U.S. personnel injured

Flying Magazine

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders The NTSB's Office of Aviation Safety has issued a safety alert advising pilots and first responders on hazards from undeployed ballistic‑recovery parachute systems (BRS). It identifies recognition cues, post‑incident risks to occupants and rescuers, and recommends actions to safely secure and manage parachute canopies.

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

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Plan‑continuation bias blamed for Envoy Embraer 170 wrong‑runway landing at Chicago O'Hare

U.S. military uses high‑energy laser to down CBP drone; FAA closes airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas

Widow of UPS MD-11 pilot sues Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio over Nov. 2025 Louisville crash

Repeat stowaway bypasses TSA, boards United Newark–Milan flight; arrested in Milan

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