Small plane lands itself in first-ever use of automated aviation tech during mid-air emergency

The Dec. 20 landing marked the first confirmed real-world use of Garmin G3000 Autoland during an actual in-flight emergency.

Small plane lands itself safely with Autoland system in 1st use in emergency situation, company says

The plane landed "safely without incident" and no one was transported to a hospital, according to airport officials.
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Garmin Autoland safely lands King Air in first real-world emergency use

Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system safely landed a King Air 200 in Colorado after pilot incapacitation, marking its first ...

Plane lands itself after cockpit emergency

A plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help in what appears to be the first ...
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Plane successfully ‘Autolands’ at airport in 1st-ever use of autonomous emergency system, company says

But the plane’s use of the autonomous feature — which is designed to be activated in emergency situations, like when a pilot is incapacitated — is leading to confusion among responders.
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Emergency Activation at Santa Barbara Airport Traced to Parked Aircraft

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue responded to an activated Emergency Locator Transmitter signal at Santa Barbara Airport.
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Aircraft Crashes Near Owerri Airport After Mid-Air Emergency, Recovery Efforts Ongoing

A light aircraft operated by Skypower Express on Tuesday evening crashed near the approach area of Runway 17 at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, after the crew declared an in ...

Passenger texted 'emergency landing' moments before crash that killed former NASCAR driver, family

A person aboard a small private jet that crashed in North Carolina on Thursday texted "emergency landing" to a family member ...