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Packers OL Rasheed Walker Arrested at LaGuardia Over Firearm in Baggage
sports1 month ago

Packers OL Rasheed Walker Arrested at LaGuardia Over Firearm in Baggage

Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia Airport after telling airline staff he had a firearm in his luggage and faces two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. His attorney says the gun is licensed in Wisconsin and Walker believed traveling with a locked, disclosed firearm was permitted; he appeared in court and was released on his own recognizance. Walker started every game in 2024 and has been a regular starter over the past three seasons.

Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing of American Airlines Flight at JFK
travel1 year ago

Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing of American Airlines Flight at JFK

An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was diverted to JFK Airport after a bird strike damaged one of its engines. The Airbus A321, carrying 190 passengers and six crew members, landed safely using its second engine. No injuries were reported, and passengers were scheduled to continue their journey the following morning. American Airlines expressed gratitude to the crew and apologized for the inconvenience.

FAA Investigates Near Miss Between Southwest Airlines Flight and LaGuardia Airport Control Tower
aviation1 year ago

FAA Investigates Near Miss Between Southwest Airlines Flight and LaGuardia Airport Control Tower

The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that veered off course and flew close to the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport due to bad weather, prompting an air traffic controller to urgently instruct the pilots to abandon their landing and climb to 2000 feet. The flight, which started in Nashville, Tennessee, and had 150 passengers and crew members on board, was diverted to Baltimore and then returned to New York after encountering turbulence and low visibility. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

FAA Investigates Near Miss Between Southwest Jet and LaGuardia's Air Traffic Control Tower
aviation1 year ago

FAA Investigates Near Miss Between Southwest Jet and LaGuardia's Air Traffic Control Tower

The FAA is investigating a near miss between a Southwest Airlines flight and LaGuardia Airport's air traffic control tower, which occurred due to bad weather causing the flight to veer off course during landing. The plane flew as low as 300 feet, prompting an air traffic controller to instruct the pilots to abort the landing and climb to 2,000 feet. The flight, carrying 150 passengers and crew, was diverted to Baltimore and landed safely. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are reviewing the incident for safety purposes.