HORACE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The pilot is believed to be okay after crashing a crop-spraying airplane about three miles west of Horace Wednesday night. The FAA says the pilot was the only person aboard the Air Tractor 301, A fixed wing, single-engine aircraft. The report says the plane crashed in a cornfield. The pilot reported a mechanical issue and attempted…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded about $31 million to airports across North Dakota. The largest chunk of that allocation – $13.4 million – will go towards the terminal expansion and other construction projects at Hector International Airport in Fargo. Next in terms of monetary value is $10.3 million to rehabilitate taxiways and runways, reconstruct…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — On the same day of another airplane mishap: a Southwest flight was forced to abort landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport after a private plane crossed the runway, a bipartisan group of senators are working to get more air traffic control positions filled. They have introduced legislation to address staffing shortages and improve working conditions. It would…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is taking steps to alleviate the lack of air traffic controllers and UND is a part of the solution. Aviation students will be able to participate in an enhanced air traffic control program in the spring semester. The FAA and UND signed a memorandum of understanding to officially establish the program which will…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire Department is granted an FAA waiver to fly drones beyond the visual line of sight in emergency situations. It will allow them to be able to assess large fires, conduct aerial searches and help locate missing people in challenging environments. Fire Chief Gary Lorenz says the waiver enhances their situational awareness and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local and state leaders will be at Hector International Airport on Monday morning at 10 for a groundbreaking ceremony. Gov. Doug Burgum and Sen. John Hoeven will be on hand as the terminal expansion and parking garage project begins. The nearly $200 million project includes expanding the current terminal to nine gates, an apron expansion and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A full-scale disaster drill was held at Hector International Airport this morning in Fargo. And despite the rain, first responders were able to get some much needed hands on experience. The incident revolved around a plane crash after it hit some birds causing major problems at Hector. Throughout the exercise, patients were treated for different injuries…
CLEARBROOK, Minn. (KFGO) — The pilot of a small plane was flown to a Fargo hospital after crashing early this morning in Clearbrook, northwest of Bemidji. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee says it happened at about 1:40 a.m. The pilot was outside the plane when first responders arrived. Solee says the initial investigation shows that the plane experienced mechanical failure….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is chipping in $10 million for the Hector International Airport terminal expansion project. It is just a fraction of the expected $80 million federal cost share for the project. The entire remodel and expansion is expected to cost $155 million. Work is set to begin in the spring to expand the current terminal to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A delegation of Fargo leaders heads to Washington, D.C. to advance the expansion project at Hector International Airport. The delegation included Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Airport Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein and FAA officials. The meeting was arranged and held by Sen. John Hoeven and included representatives from the offices of Sen. Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly…
