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American Pilot Killed as Separatists Burn Civilian Plane in Papua

The attack threatens lifeline air services to remote Papuan villages and has prompted a military operation to find the attackers.

Southwest Captain Injured When Cockpit Display Falls During Takeoff Roll

New Cockpit Audio Details Off-Duty Pilot’s Attempt to Shut Down Alaska Flight’s Engines

New Cockpit Audio and Police Video Detail Off-Duty Pilot’s Attempt to Cut Engines Mid-Flight

Ex-Alaska Pilot Who Tried to Cut Engines Gets Time Served, Three Years’ Supervision

Ex-Alaska Pilot Pleads Guilty in 2023 Cockpit Incident as Federal Sentencing Awaits

Ex-Alaska Pilot Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, No Contest in Oregon in 2023 Engine-Shutdown Attempt

Lufthansa Flight Flew Unmanned for 10 Minutes After Co-Pilot's Medical Emergency

Lufthansa Flight Flew Unattended for 10 Minutes After Co-Pilot Fainted

Lufthansa Flight Left Unpiloted for 10 Minutes Due to First Officer's Collapse

Pilot's Mental Health Crisis Sparks Aviation Safety Reforms

New Zealand Pilot Killed by Separatists in Indonesia's Papua