Aviation Week

Faulty Localizer Leads To Mishap, Part 2

In Part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the off-runway landing at Presque Isle, Maine. The National Transportation Safety Board conducted what is commonly known as a “field major” ...
WXYZ

DTW using controversial landing system once again, more air traffic controllers sounding alarm

(WXYZ) — The 7 Investigators were the first to expose a dangerous landing practice at Detroit Metro Airport. For certain landings at Detroit Metro Airport, some ...
WXYZ

As DTW begins using controversial landing system again, Dingell calls to suspend use of it

ROMULUS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A risky landing system first exposed by the 7 Investigators is being used yet again at Detroit Metro Airport, and sources told 7 News ...
Aviation Week

Faulty Localizer Leads To Mishap, Part 1

When it comes to flight and navigation instruments, there are few absolute certainties. Even though most instruments are fairly reliable, they are all susceptible to ...