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Spirit Airlines Flight From Florida Hit By Gunfire While Trying To Land In Haiti

CBS News A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries during the incident.

FAA Under Pressure To Reevaluate Airplane Seat Size, Safety Standards

CBS News The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is under new pressure to examine the size and safety of airplane seats. Airlines have been shrinking seats for years, leading Congress to order the FAA in 2018 to set and test new standards to ensure passengers can evacuate in 90 seconds or less. Reports that the initial testing was widely criticized have now prompted Congress to demand a do-over.

FAA Investigates, Could Take Action Against United Airlines After String Of Mid-Air Incidents

News 9 The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing United Airlines for recent safety scares that have gone viral on social media and may take action against the airline.

Alaska Airlines Flight Diverted After Off-Duty Pilot Tries To Shut Down Engines, Officials Say

CBS News A suspect, identified as Joseph Emerson, was taken into custody by police and charged with attempted murder after the plane landed safely at Portland's airport, officials confirmed to CBS News.

United Airlines Plane Plunges Toward Pacific After Taking Off From Maui

Limo In New York Crash 'Not Supposed To Be On The Road,' Governor Says

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The driver of a supersized limousine involved in a crash that killed 20 peopleoutside an upstate New York country store wasn't properly licensed, and the limo failed a state safety inspection just last month and shouldn't have been on the road, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.

Limo In New York Crash 'Not Supposed To Be On The Road,' Governor Says

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Massachusetts Residents Allowed To Return To Homes After Gas Explosions

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In the three Massachusetts communities rocked by a series of devastating gas fires and explosions, residents are running out of patience, with their fingers pointed at Columbia Gas.

Massachusetts Residents Allowed To Return To Homes After Gas Explosions

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In the three Massachusetts communities rocked by a series of devastating gas fires and explosions, residents are running out of patience, with their fingers pointed at Columbia Gas.

Southwest Passenger Dies After Being Partially Sucked Out Of Window

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One passenger was killed and seven others were hurt Tuesday during a mid-air engine explosion on Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 from New York to Dallas.

Southwest Passenger Dies After Being Partially Sucked Out Of Window

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One passenger was killed and seven others were hurt Tuesday during a mid-air engine explosion on Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 from New York to Dallas.

1 Dead After Southwest Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Philly

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A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing at Philadelphia's airport Tuesday with part of the covering from its left engine ripped off and a window damaged. Passengers walked off the plane onto the tarmac at the airport.