Merkley, Wyden Urge FAA to Implement and Improve Airport Contract Tower Program

Merkley, Wyden Urge FAA to Implement and Improve Airport Contract Tower Program

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement a provision in this year’s FAA spending bill that would allow airports that utilize the contract tower program to become eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants from the small airport fund. 

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Aircraft Crash Near Malin

Aircraft Crash Near Malin

At approximately 07:45 hours [June 27, 2018] the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Malin Police responded to the report of an aircraft crash near Drazil Road and Pickett Road outside of the city of Malin.  The crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) with assistance of the Sheriff’s Office. Initial reports indicate the crop duster came into contact with power lines. The pilot was located with minor injuries. Basin Ambulance and Malin Fire responded and transported.

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