A self-declared 'free citizen' flying an unlicensed plane almost caused a midair crash, feds say

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A Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee
The plane was facing in the direction of incoming air traffic at the time of the incident, feds say. Photo used for illustration purposes only

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Air traffic controllers are overworked and stressed — and that's dangerous for safe flying

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: The Kansas City Chiefs United Airlines flight comes in for a landing behind the air traffic control tower for Super Bowl LVIII at Harry Reid International Airport on February 04, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A United Airlines plane lands at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

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I'm a former air traffic controller and I'm not alarmed by the recent number of close call collisions. Passengers shouldn't be either — here's why.

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An aircraft flying past a control tower and a headshot of Kevin Karpé.
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