The pilot had reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff on the radio. Less than a minute later he knew he would be crashing in a beanfield. Another plane located the crash site moments later.
Articles Tagged: Aviation
Higher Ed Jul. 16, 2025 8:05 am51d ago
With its new flight school and aviation management program set to launch next month, Coe College has announced a new partnership with Kansas City-based ATD Flight Systems – affording students an expedited exam process and ticket behind the control wheel.
Local Government May. 9, 2025 2:53 pm119d ago
Marion City Council members on Thursday approved the sale of the airport runway to 530 Investments LLC for $500,000. The city bought the runway and a fixed base operations building in 2015 for $1.67 million and invested an additional $1.8 million into a 2020 runway extension.
Local Government Mar. 21, 2025 3:37 pm168d ago
Officials will reissue a request for proposals after previously planning to close airport runway by June 30.
Higher Ed Mar. 17, 2025 8:25 am172d ago
After 10 years at The Eastern Iowa Airport, Marty Lenss is putting a lifetime of diverse aviation experience to work at Coe College’s new aviation management program.
Business News May. 20, 2024 7:54 am473d ago
New tax credit guidelines issued for producers of sustainable aviation fuel
History Feb. 12, 2024 8:10 am571d ago
Cedar Rapids policed city from the air for 35 years
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Business News Jul. 13, 2023 2:25 pm785d ago
Saturday-only service will be offered November through March
Higher Ed Jul. 14, 2023 8:51 am784d ago
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Kirkwood Community College’s new aviation maintenance technology program, allowing it to become a certified aviation maintenance school and begin offering classes this fall.
History Apr. 11, 2023 5:00 am878d ago
Collins Aerospace sits on early airstrip in Cedar Rapids