Takeoff clearance disputed in Canary Islands crash
Investigators say the KLM jumbo began takeoff without final clearance while the Pan Am jet was on the runway. Ground fog reduced visibility as both airliners collided killing 577 people, with 323 Americans aboard Pan Am. Survivors and victims were treated in Santa Cruz and San Antonio.
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Grubbs
Centerport
N.Y
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Pueblo
Pilots blacklist Boston Logan Airport for noise rules
The International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations adds Logan Airport to its critical deficiencies with a black star rating over late night noise abatement measures by Massachusetts Port Authority. Capt John J. O'Donnell notes restrictions force arrivals and departures head to head on the same runway and midnight procedures to avoid overflown areas.
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Logan
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Federation of Airline Pilots Associations
Massachusetts Port Authority
Brighton
England
John J. O'Donnell
U.S. Air Line Pilots Association
O'Donnell
Boston Bay
Bay
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