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Northwest overshoot pilots appeal license revocation

Washington (AP) — The Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles are appealing the revocation of their licenses to fly. Full Article at MPR | Minnesota Public Radio

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  1. I think that this is a sign of a much bigger problem
    SOURCE: ABC News 2 weeks ago
  2. I think that this is a sign of a much bigger problem ... I can't regulate professionalism. With everything we know about human factors, there are still those who just ignore the commonsense rules of safety.
    SOURCE: Centre Daily Times 2 weeks ago
  3. That crew was the epitome of professionalism and a textbook case of focus by everyone, including the controllers.
    SOURCE: Mankato Free Press 2 weeks ago
  4. I think that this is a sign of a much bigger problem. I can’t regulate professionalism. With everything we know about human factors, there are still those who just ignore the common sense rules of safety.
    SOURCE: Mankato Free Press 2 weeks ago
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  1. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Jim Mora looks on against the Minnesota Vikings at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 22, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  2. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 15: Julian Peterson #59 of the Detroit Lions grabs at the ball as Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings tries to recover it on November 15, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ball was fumbled by Adrian Peterson of the Vikings.
  3. MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 7: Juice Williams #7 of Illinois warms up prior to an NCAA game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the TCFBank Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  4. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Al Jefferson #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves gets fouled by Josh Boone #2 of the New Jersey Nets in the second quarter at the Target Center on October 28, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  5. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees delivers the ball against the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  6. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 06: Orlando Cabrera #18 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run against starting pitcher Rick Porcello # 48 of the Detroit Tigers during the 7th inning of the American League Tiebreaker game on October 6, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metr...
  7. MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 5: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates following a touchdown the ball during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, on October 5, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  8. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 4: Former Minnesota Twins manager Tom Kelly chats with former player Paul Molitor and current manager Ron Gardenhire during a post-game tribute to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 4, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  9. MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers rolls out to pass as Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings chases him at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 27, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 27-24.
  10. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 19: Duane Bennett #22 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball in a NCAA football game against the California Golden Bears on September 19, 2009 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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