FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Authorities say a plane trying to make an emergency landing at an airport in northeastern Ohio crashed, killing all three people aboard.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
The FAA cancelled and delayed thousands of flights over the weekend amid stormy conditions in the Northeast.
Video recorded by a passenger seemed to show flames coming from the right engine.
The FAA has lacked a Senate-confirmed administrator since March 2022.
The Federal Aviation Administration paused arrivals to and departures from airports in North and South Carolina.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
The funding will come from the Biden Administration as part of a $1 billion airport funding initiative.
The Coast Guard on Tuesday suspended its search for a small plane reported missing off the coast of Massachusetts.
The Coast Guard and others were searching off the coast of Cape Cod for a small plane that failed to arrive in Massachusetts as scheduled.
The FAA is considering new regulations for drones that would allow authorities to identify and locate operators.
The Federal Aviation Administration would be required to set new minimum requirements for seats on airplanes under legislation to be considered in the House this week, possibly giving passengers a break from ever-shrinking legroom and cramped quarters.
A new bill from the Federal Aviation Administration aiming to set minimum seat sizes on airplanes within a year is now in Congress.
Authorities say an American Eagle flight struck a deer while taking off from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
U.S. aviation safety officials took the extraordinary step late Thursday of warning airline passengers not to turn on or charge a new-model Samsung smartphone during flights following numerous reports of the devices catching fire.
The owner of a skydiving company says a man has died after opening his main and reserve parachutes too late during a jump at a southwest Ohio airport.
A Pittsburgh-bound JetBlue Airways flight had to return to Boston because of a cracked windshield.
A laser eye surgeon and the pilot have been identified as the two people killed when a plane owned by an air ambulance company crashed as it prepared to land at an airport operated by Penn State University.
A small World War II vintage plane taking part in celebrations of its 75th anniversary flew a partial loop while smoke spewed from it and then crashed in the Hudson River Friday.
A small plane crashed on a Southern California freeway Saturday, slamming into a car stopped on the side of the road, killing a woman in the vehicle and injuring five others, including the pilot and his passenger, authorities said.
They're some of the hardest workers in the surveillance industry, oil fields and video production. And they're equipped with the latest technology and unlimited potential.
This video shot from News Chopper 2 shows an unidentified drone sweeping across the sky after coming within 10 feet of the chopper -- twice -- at an altitude at least double the allowable drone maximum of 400 hundred feet.
Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit more than a decade ago and since they've assisted hundreds of veterans.
The 34-year-old Richard Ganci tied the dog to the back of his truck and drove at least four miles.
We're in for another cold day on Sunday before we get some relief on Monday.
Members of the Kecksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad were shocked to find the locks on their ambulance shed were changed with no notice.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit more than a decade ago and since they've assisted hundreds of veterans.
The 34-year-old Richard Ganci tied the dog to the back of his truck and drove at least four miles.
We're in for another cold day on Sunday before we get some relief on Monday.
Members of the Kecksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad were shocked to find the locks on their ambulance shed were changed with no notice.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
More than a decade ago, Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit to give back to those who have given service to the country. In that time, they've been able to help hundreds of Pittsburgh-area veterans. Megan Shinn tells their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A Clarion County man is now facing felony animal cruelty charges after he allegedly drug his dog behind his truck for multiple miles.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
EMS volunteers at one small Westmoreland County agency are sounding the alarm over thier sudden inability to answer calls. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer shares the story.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
