What pilots say could have caused a Delta plane to flip belly upThe Delta plane crash in Toronto highlights the critical role of aircraft design and safety measures, as all passengers survived despite the crash.
I'm a pilot who's flown into DC's Reagan Airport for decades. Taking off and landing there can be extremely tough - here's what I think went wrong.Flying remains statistically safer than driving despite occasional high-profile incidents like the recent plane-helicopter collision.
Here's the real reason smartphones need to be on Airplane ModeSmartphones can interfere with pilots' communication systems when not on Airplane Mode, causing distractions and potential issues during flight operations.
What is turbulence and what causes it to occur during some flights?Turbulence is caused by air movement disruptions from mountains, jet streams, and storms, and pilots cannot predict it.