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October 17, 2024

Airborne 10.17.24: Wright B Emergency Ldg, NBAA-BACE, CA Politics v SpaceX

 Also: Tuskegee U Av Program, B-29 Doc To Tulsa, Boeing LayOffs, Balloon v Radio Tower

 
 
A Wright B Flyer replica aircraft was forced to execute an emergency landing after experiencing an engine fire in flight. The pilots, fortunately, were able to walk away unharmed. The aircraft took off from Wright Patterson AFB at around 4:47 pm. It was performing an aerial flyover as part of Wright Field's 97th anniversary celebration. Then, at approximately 5:07 pm, it experienced a malfunction that led to the engine catching fire. The FAA has announced special air traffic procedures for airports in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area October 18-25, 2024, to ensure safety and minimize delays in the high-traffic period associated with NBAA-BACE. The proced



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