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What Pilots Fear
Flying is now safer than at any time since the Wright Brothers, but noted pilot Patrick Smith says beware the looming threats: exploding laptops, runway chaos, and cockpit rookies.
How Turbulence Can Turn Deadly
The emergency landing of a Houston-bound flight today due to turbulence that put four passengers in serious condition highlights a hidden threat of flying, writes Daily Beast aviation expert Clive Irving.
7 Theories on the Crash of Flight 447
Was it a lightning strike, an electrical failure, or violent turbulence? As possible debris of Air France 447 surfaced 600 miles off the coast of Brazil on Tuesday morning, The Daily Beast tracked down seven expert theories on the cause for the mysterious crash that killed all 228 on board.














