The 20-Mile Storm Buffer That Could Be Key In Florida Jet Crash
A veteran pilot says investigators examining the deadly Florida Learjet crash should take a close look at the aircraft’s proximity to a thunderstorm, including whether the crew maintained enough distance from dangerous weather before the pl
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A veteran pilot says investigators examining the deadly Florida Learjet crash should take a close look at the aircraft’s proximity to a thunderstorm, including whether the crew maintained enough distance from dangerous weather before the plane plunged from the sky. During a recent interview, Steve Scheibner, a former airline pilot and host of the Captain ...
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