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Aviation Audio Clips / Plane goes off runway and down an embankment at WaterburyOxford Airport

« Last post by KB4TEZ on November 07, 2025, 10:52:15 UTC »

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/plane-off-runway-down-embankment-waterbury-oxford-airport/3661581/

By Angela Fortuna • Published November 6, 2025 • Updated on November 6, 2025 at 7:40 pm
An investigation is underway after a plane ran off the runway and went down an embankment at Waterbury-Oxford Airport on Thursday.

Connecticut State Police responded to the airport around 3:55 p.m. after a private aircraft ran off the runway.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) have been notified.

Fire officials said there was only one person on board - the pilot - and he wasn't injured.

The plane sustained a lot of damage. The scene remains active and the incident is under investigation.

Aviation Accidents/Incidents / UPS MD-11 Crashes on Takeoff From KSDF

« Last post by RonR on November 05, 2025, 17:15:59 UTC »

A UPS MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed into an industrial area south of the airport just after takeoff from Louisville (KSDF) at about 22:12Z on November 4. The flight was on its way to Honolulu and was carrying a full load of fuel. The cause of the crash is being investigated and the NTSB is already on scene. LiveATC has a feed for KSDF however there was nothing to be heard from those archives. Sadly, at least nine people have lost their lives with some of those apparently being on the ground.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/louisville-ups-plane-crash-caught-cctv-footage
(Just a heads up: the video in this news link is quite graphic)

Aviation Audio Clips / A tad bit windy at KBOS

« Last post by KB4TEZ on November 05, 2025, 16:04:49 UTC »

from 10/31-11/1 4am UTC, it was a bit windy in Boston.
Go around city (some diverts too)
Kudos to the ATC's and the Aviators on what was a N'oreaster kinds of night.

Aviation Audio Clips / Bomb Threat led to ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National

« Last post by KB4TEZ on November 04, 2025, 18:14:15 UTC »

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/washington-national-airport-threat-investigation/69252020

By Mike Solakian
ARLINGTON, Va. —
A threat investigation led to a ground stop early Tuesday afternoon at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it is aware of a "reported security issue on an aircraft at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)."

The Hearst Television Washington News Bureau reports a threat is linked to a United Airlines plane from Houston that landed Tuesday morning at the airport.

Reports indicate air traffic control received an unconfirmed threat for the plane, and asked the pilots to move to the edge of the runway. Video from our NBC sister station showed police vehicles swarming near the plane.

The airport said flights have since resumed as its runways reopened at 12:50 p.m. after a brief ground stop.

The FAA said all of the plane's passengers were offloaded from the plane.

Aviation News (General) / Head of NASA Threatens to Ground Every Single Commercial Flight Before Tgiving

« Last post by KB4TEZ on November 04, 2025, 12:33:18 UTC »

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/head-of-nasa-threatens-to-ground-every-single-commercial-flight-before-thanksgiving/ar-AA1PJGGd?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=6909f078560e4ab19ae9c7dbc2e5054c&ei=54

Story by Victor Tangermann

Transportation secretary Sean Duffy, who’s also serving as NASA’s interim administrator, threatened to ground all commercial flights in the United States ahead of American Thanksgiving — some of the busiest air travel days of the year.

An ongoing federal government shutdown has put a massive strain on flight operations since it kicked off on October 1, with air traffic controllers missing paychecks and even being forced to take on second jobs to make ends meet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pleaded with lawmakers last week to end the shutdown, following major delays and cancellations caused by staffing shortages. In baffling remarks during a CNBC interview today, Duffy said he may end up grounding all commercial flights if the shutdown ends up impacting air safety.

“If we thought that it was unsafe, we’ll shut the whole airspace down,” he said, adding that the shutdown does “include an element of risk.”

“We won’t let people travel,” he said. “We’re not there at this point. It’s just significant delays.”

It’s a dire situation, and a major escalation in rhetoric, amid one of the longest government shutdowns in US history. While being in control of both chambers, Republicans have accused Democrats of not letting up and agreeing to pass a bill that would exclude key healthcare measures and include Trump’s brutal cuts to Medicaid and other government agencies.

Among many other services, the air travel system has been put under immense pressure by the shutdown. “After 31 days without pay, air traffic controllers are under immense stress and fatigue,” the FAA wrote in a social media post on Friday. “Currently, half of our Core 30 facilities are experiencing staffing shortages, and nearly 80 percent of air traffic controllers are absent at New York–area facilities.”

“As we continue to reiterate, we will never compromise on safety,” the statement reads. “When staffing shortages occur, the FAA will reduce the flow of air traffic to maintain safety. This may result in delays or cancellations.”

Aviation Audio Clips / Bomb threat on Frontier flight forces emergency response at DFW Airport

« Last post by KB4TEZ on November 04, 2025, 11:51:47 UTC »

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/bomb-threat-on-frontier-flight-forces-emergency-response-at-dfw-airport/

(not the best of audio, picked out what I could)

By Marissa Armas
November 3, 2025 / 4:49 PM CST / CBS Texas

Passengers on a Frontier Airlines flight arriving at DFW Airport faced a frightening Monday morning after a bomb threat note was found on board, forcing everyone to remain on the tarmac for nearly two hours, according to a CBS News Texas reporter aboard the plane.

Just after 9 a.m. CST, the pilot announced to passengers that a note had been found in the lavatory saying there was a bomb on the plane.

Passengers share frightening experience after note claims bomb on board flight to DFW
"I was super nervous, not knowing if it was real or a prank," said Mary Putney, who was on board the plane.

The plane was traveling from Denver to Dallas. Moments after touching down, the plane was immediately grounded. CBS News Texas reporter Marissa Armas was on board the flight.

"If you left that note in the lav, we can avoid what we're about to going to have to go through, if you will just admit it; otherwise, we're going to have to deplane and do a full search. It's not going to be pretty," said the pilot over the PA system. "Now's your last chance to fess up to that. The police and FBI will be here soon."

FBI, SWAT respond to Frontier flight at DFW after bomb threat found on board
Within minutes, the plane was swarmed by law enforcement vehicles. Police, FBI investigators, and a SWAT team quickly boarded and began searching the aircraft.

"I thought it was ridiculous cause of everything that is going on politically. And everything... It's just crazy to say something or do something like that," Brecken Gorham said.

Aviation Audio Clips / United plane clips another planes tail on taxiway at New York LaGuardia

« Last post by KB4TEZ on November 03, 2025, 11:11:00 UTC »

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/united-airlines-plane-collision-laguardia-airport-taxiway/

By Katie Houlis
Updated on: October 31, 2025 / 11:27 PM EDT / CBS New York

One United Airlines plane clipped another United plane's tail at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Friday evening.

According to a spokesperson for the airline, one plane was turning into its arrival gate when it "made contact" with the tail of another plane that was stationary on the taxiway.

The spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates, passengers deplaned normally, and no injuries were reported.

The plane turning into its gate, Flight 580, had just arrived from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and had 166 customers and eight crew members on board.

The other plane, Flight 434, was bound for George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. There were 162 customers and seven crew members on board. According to LaGuardia's flight tracker, the flight has been canceled.

Listener Forum / Re: Download Help

« Last post by KB4TEZ on October 31, 2025, 12:14:35 UTC »

Glad you figured it out.

I pulled it, added in the go around to approach, pilot not very happy.
even someone else commented on how not cool that was during the go around.
Thanks for call it out.
I have it posted in the Audio section.

John

Aviation Audio Clips / Real close call at Logan

« Last post by KB4TEZ on October 31, 2025, 12:13:18 UTC »

Thank you to Robc who was asking for download help in the user forum about a close call at Logan yesterday, 10/30.
apparently it was real close. Nothing in the news yet about it.

Here's approach, go around, not happy again with approach, phone number, to the gate.
glad it was a safe outcome.

Aviation Audio Clips / JFK ground stop ordered after flight from Puerto Rico reports engine issue

« Last post by KB4TEZ on October 31, 2025, 10:31:41 UTC »

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/queens/jfk-ground-stop-flight-puerto-rico-engine/6411849/

(Could not find the initial declare-don't know where the engine went on him, maybe Wash Center on approach to JFK-here's the approach to landing)

By NBC New York Staff • Published October 30, 2025 • Updated on October 30, 2025 at 3:01 pm
Travelers are bracing for canceled flights and extensive delays after one flight's engine issue prompted a ground stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday. Bad weather is doing the rest.

The FAA says Frontier Airlines Flight 3546 landed safely at JFK around 12:45 p.m. after the crew reported an engine problem. The nature of the issue wasn't clear, but it comes as bad weather is already affecting flights.

Officials say the Airbus A320 had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico.

No other details were immediately available.

All inbound flights were being held at their origin until 1:45 p.m. Meanwhile, low clouds had inbound flights delayed by about three-and-a-half hours, according to FlightAware, and departures were delayed about an hour for weather, too.

The FAA says its investigation is ongoing.

It comes a day after a ground stop was ordered at Newark Liberty International Airport, though the FAA said that incident was related to staffing problems, and amid ongoing concern about air traffic control overall.