Probable Cause: The distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.
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Picture of the Day: Waiting out the rain
Shawn Shay submitted this photo and note: “Ran into some bad weather and decided to wait it out at The O’Neill Municipal Airport-John L Baker Field (KONL) in Nebraska. Ended up spending the night. Great place to be stuck: Cable TV, five courtesy cars, and a downtown close by for dinner and essentials.”
New FBO opens at KAPC
“This opening marks a transformative step in our vision to redevelop and modernize the Napa County Airport,” said Anne Cottrell, Chair of the Napa County Board of Supervisors.
Plane Pull raises money for Make-A-Wish
Teams pulling a 737 raised $20,000 for the non-profit.
$8.7 million expansion project begins at KPQL
Designed to boost the capacity for industrial and commercial development at Mississippi’s Trent Lott International Airport, the North Apron Expansion and Taxiway Connector Project includes construction of a new concrete aircraft parking apron and connector taxiway and taxiway lighting rehabilitation.
New restaurant opens at KSGU
The Jet-A-Way Café has opened at the Million Air FBO at St. George Regional Airport.
Seven Oklahoma airports get new AWOS
“Oklahoma is well-known for its rapidly changing weather, and it is critical that pilots know the real-time weather conditions at airports across the state,” said Nick Young, ODAA airport division manager.
Grant helps restore historic Lone Pine terminal
The grant helped restore the interior of the terminal at Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport in California.
KRAS completes $5.7 million upgrade
Runway overrun and taxiway extension, enlarged parking, seal coat, and free ice cream await visitors.