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May 11, 2004

CDF Bronco Downed By Engine Failure

One of the California Department of Forestry's OV-10A Broncos made a forced landing in a wheat field, Friday. The aircraft had just departed Hemet-Ryan and chose to abort the flight, landing in a field with light damage. CDF uses the OV-10A to coordinate firefighting airtankers and helicopters.

Baldwin Presents NBAA Member Security Concerns to TSA's Stone

Despite recent turmoil back at the office, NBAA is staying active on critical political issues facing aviation. On May 7, NBAA Interim President Don Baldwin and NBAA's new Director, Security Dick Doubrava represented NBAA at a meeting between the GA Coalition and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Administrator David M. Stone. The meeting touched on a number of security issues, including nationwide temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and GA access to Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

And An Amazing Aerial Rescue

The Federal Aviation Administration recently commended a medical helicopter crew for their extraordinary efforts in saving the lives of two snowmobilers who plunged into the frigid bay waters near Green Bay, Wisconsin, according to Jimmy Szajkovics, Safety Programs Manager of the Milwaukee FAA Flight Standards District Office.