cockpit
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For a year, the families of the victims have lived with unanswered questions: what happened in the cockpit, why the aircraft lost thrust, whether the disaster was human error, mechanical failure or something else entirely.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Under discussion were 33 safety recommendations Homendy’s agency made for the FAA, including requiring planes to have technology that allows pilots to see other aircraft on cockpit screens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Saturday's action was thwarted by wind, waves and an issue with the cockpit canopy's latch not fastening.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
It did not, however, contain transcripts of voice recordings from the cockpit.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
It had an open cockpit, without any seats in it.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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