I wounder if it would've been legal for the pilot to stay on the plane after it landed, and then fly back home on its next flight ...

Likely legal (if the crews rest and other pilot requirements were done) but then, it would mean missing the flight crew party at the hotel after landing.

 

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/lithuania-4-missing-us-soldiers-dig-submerged-vehicle-rcna198197

Missing U.S. soldiers' vehicle found submerged more than 16 feet in peat bog
The M88 Hercules armored vehicle was found Wednesday, a day after the soldiers went missing during a training exercise. The search and recovery efforts for the four soldiers is ongoing.

The M88 Hercules armored vehicle was found more than 16 feet under water Wednesday, a day after the soldiers went missing while training with Lithuanian armed forces and law enforcement.

The U.S. Army said in a statement Thursday that the “search and recovery” for the soldiers, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, was ongoing. The initial search involved hundreds of U.S. and Lithuanian soldiers and law enforcement that scoured the area's thick forests and swampy terrain, according to the statement, as well as as Lithuanian military helicopters and diving teams.

A nasty way to go.

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/milita...-still-missing-vehicle-swallowed-p-rcna198571
3 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania; 1 still missing after vehicle is swallowed by peat bog

 

Whatever You Do, Don’t Drive Your Compact Car Into Battle With An Anti-Tank Mine In The Back

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davida...to-battle-with-an-anti-tank-mine-in-the-back/

It’s already practically suicidal to attack entrenched Ukrainian troops in a Lada. It’s even deadlier when the Lada is, for some reason, packing a TM62 mine with enough explosive potential to immobilize a tank. “Anti-tank mines in your Lada can get you atomized really quickly,” explained analyst Moklasen.

Lada-atomization is exactly what happened when a Russian regiment attacked a few miles south of Pokrovsk on March 19. Russian troops often carve that backs off their assault cars’ cabs in order to facilitate a quick exit, so there was nothing but a possible thin screen to stop an FPV that barreled toward the anti-tank mine resting in the back of one idling Lada.

It exploded in a fireball that may have been 100 feet tall.

 

Alaska plane that crashed and left 10 dead was more than 1,000 pounds over the weight limit, NTSB finds

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"The final satellite tracking data point corresponded to a time of 1520:17 and an altitude of 200 ft," it added.

 

Alaska plane that crashed and left 10 dead was more than 1,000 pounds over the weight limit, NTSB finds
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Sounds like the crash occurred on the ramp before the engines were ever started (i.e., the pilot failed to perform an adequate weight and balance determination, particularly for the anticipated conditions). Not unusual -- the saying goes that the most critical decision in most flights is whether to turn on the master switch.

Sadly, it's not uncommon for small aircraft operators in remote locations to get in the habit of routinely overloading their aircraft. There is a significant safety margin built into the specifications even for flights at the edge of the actual performance envelope, so they are very capable of carrying significant overloads under favorable conditions, as long as balance considerations aren't abused too much, and in remote regions with limited service, there is tremendous pressure to get the maximum utility out of every flight -- many communities are extremely reliant on supplies brought in by air, particularly in the winter. So complacency sets in and the pilot gets lulled into flying a heavily overloaded plane into far-less-than-ideal conditions and runs out of safety margin.

 

I blame the Zombies.

 

 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/air-traffic-control-room-fight-reagan-national-airport/story?id=120382375

A fight in the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport, or DCA, in the Washington, D.C., area led to an employee being arrested and charged with assault.

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said in a statement to ABC News that police arrested Damon Marsalis Gaines last week after reports of a fight breaking out in the airport's control tower.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/two-stowaways-found-dead-jetblue-b2727627.html

Two teenagers whose bodies were found in the landing gear of a JetBlue aircraft earlier this year have finally been identified.

Jeik Aniluz Lusi, 18, and Elvis Borques Castillo, 16, were discovered during a routine post-flight maintenance inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

 

This likely was a case where, due to a DEI promotion, a person unqualified to command that ship, was given that job for reasons unrelated to actual job experience, training and abilities to command, said type craft. IMO incompetence caused the crash.

A damning indictment on the RNZN high command.

 

*DEFINITELY* glad I was never a passenger on this thing ... my deepest respect and admiration for their bravery:

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Maybe a language thing, but those planes didn't carry passengers...well maybe sometimes.

 

https://katu.com/news/local/street-takeover-disrupts-portland-neighborhood-police-monitor-event

Illegal street takeover and Portland cops just park and watch instead of impounding every car they see blocking the road.

The Portland Police Bureau reminded the community that street takeovers can result in jail time, fines, and towed vehicles. Oregon Revised Statute 811.127 addresses individuals who facilitate or aid in speed racing or reckless driving on a highway, with the first offense being a misdemeanor and the second offense a felony if committed within five years of the first.

In addition to state statutes, Portland City Code addresses this dangerous activity. An unlawful street takeover event is defined as an unpermitted, preplanned, or coordinated activity involving the maneuverability or power of motor vehicles in a curved or circular direction.

Why pass laws if it's not enforced?

 

Why pass laws if it's not enforced?

That has been my country's most relevant downside throughout history ...

 

That has been my country's most relevant downside throughout history ...

How can law enforcement just sit and watch this? Some kid is going to get killed.

Take those expensive toys and crush them.

 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...king-spot-was-replaced-by-bus-stop-overnight/
Montreal man ticketed minutes after parking spot replaced by bus stop

“The night before, there was parking on the street,” he said.

After looking at their doorbell camera video, the family says Société de transport de Montréal (STM) workers put up the new bus stop sign on their front lawn shortly before 8 a.m.

They say the video then shows a city parking agent ticketing the vehicle at 8:05 a.m.

Monteleone says he called 311, but was told they can’t cancel a ticket that was already issued, so he would have to contest the fine.

Put up the bus stop and then start ticketing 5 min later.

Lawyer Thierry Rassam, president of S.O.S. Tickets, says Monteleone has a good case to contest the fine.

“There’s nothing he (Monteleone) could have done to prevent this,” he said. “I mean, you’re not going to go and check every five minutes to see if they’re changing signage and to move your car.”

Monteleone confirmed he plans to contest the ticket.

He adds that since the sign went up, he hasn’t seen any buses on his street.

 

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I think the last OV-10 retired from service this year in the Philippines.


We had a couple of them fly off our LPH (helicopter carrier) in the 80's. They were craned on board in Hi or Guam and could only take-off, not land if I remember correctly.


The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck