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Emergency Landing

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Garmin Autoland Safely Lands Plane During Pilot Incapacitation in Colorado

Originally Published 20 days ago — by CBS News

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Source: CBS News

A plane at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport successfully performed the first real-world use of Garmin's Autoland system, which automatically landed the aircraft after the pilot became incapacitated, demonstrating a significant advancement in aviation safety technology.

Autoland Saves King Air, All Safe

Originally Published 22 days ago — by AvBrief.com

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Garmin's Autoland system was successfully activated for the first time in an emergency on a King Air 200 in Colorado, resulting in a safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport after the pilot became incapacitated. All aboard are reported safe, and the system performed flawlessly during the incident.

Multiple Fatalities in Mexican Small Plane Crash Near Toluca

Originally Published 27 days ago — by Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

A small private plane crashed in San Mateo Atenco, central Mexico, killing at least seven of the ten people onboard while attempting an emergency landing, with the aircraft hitting a building and causing a fire; the cause of the crash is under investigation.

JetBlue Emergency Landings in Florida and New Jersey Injure Multiple Passengers

Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times

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Source: The New York Times

A JetBlue Airbus A320 flying from Cancún to Newark experienced a flight control issue, causing it to lose altitude and make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida. 15-20 passengers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the cause of the altitude loss is under investigation.