A Random Gripe About Scary-Seeming Aviation Coverage

Frightened passengers should have their experiences recounted, but it can’t be the last word!

Last week I had a rare bit of exposure to local New York City–region nightly news because it came on right after an NBA playoff game I was watching. The show included this segment about a scary incident on a flight from Columbus to Phoenix that was apparently sent to local affiliates around the country.

It’s short, so let me just embed the whole thing (y…