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Expert: Christopher McKenna - 9/15/2007


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During the search for Steve Fossett... I noticed there were areas where several old plane wrecks were found fairly close together.  
Why in your opinion.. would there be more planes going down in a specific area and what would cause it?

Answer
Assuming that we're not talking about the Bermuda triangle :), I can only hazard a guess. I'm not aware of any particular areas that are more dangerous than others, but it may be that mountain winds play a part. Those would be the samme winds that sailplanes use to travel miles and get great lift from. Density altitude may also play a part.
I hope this helps. I'll have to look into this question a little deeper, myself!

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Christopher McKenna

Expertise

I can answer questions about general air traffic control, specific questions about Chicago Center ATC, legal questions regarding FARs(although they may take some time to research).

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I have been an air traffic controller since 1984, at Albany, NY tower, NY Center, and Chicago Center. I have been an attorney since 1992.

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National Air Traffic Controllers Association(NATCA)

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BS, Philosophy, SUNY. JD, Northern Illinois Univ. Various FAA training courses pertaining to air traffic control.

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