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A small passenger plane that crashed last month in Alaska, killing all 10 onboard, was nearly 1,000 pounds too heavy for the weather conditions, according to a preliminary report on the incident released Wednesday.

Rod Serling Jumped From A Plane After The Twilight Zone’s Cancellation
Rod Serling jumped out of a plane after The Twilight Zone was canceled, leading many fans to perpetuate an urban legend as to why.
New Wake Turbulence Technology Makes Microbursts Visible
A new system generates real time acoustic technology images of transient aircraft wake turbulence in detail; and the system has been in use at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport for two years. The system uses acoustic technique to measure sudden downdrafts or micro-bursts, and cells of air turbulence in a plane’s wake. The technology provides accurate visible measures of transient heretofore invisible forces.
The impetus behind the technology is to translate severe wake turbulence and wind shear events in real time to high definition to advance aviation safety and airport efficiency. The patented aircraft wake and wind-shear mapping technology is being developed and is owned by the Sondei Group
Central Wisconsin Airport disaster drill
2011’s three-day disaster training included a simulator aircraft equipped with three dummies, sound effects from an accident scene and smoke, firefighters putting out a fire and evacuating victims.
The FAA mandates drills every three years to prep airport rescue services and first responders for actual emergencies. Saturday’s drill involved Mosinee Fire Department, Marathon County Sheriff’s Department, Red Cross, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital, Transportation Security Administration, Salvation Army and other local residents.

Video: Plane bounces on runway at TPA, pilot prevents crash
It was a scary moment at Tampa International Airport as a small plane bounced on the tarmac while trying to land, forcing the pilot to take off again before landing safely.