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• Plane Grounded in Brownsville Due to ‘Engine Concerns’ Play Video

  May 22, 2019 7:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A plane remains grounded in Brownsville due to "engine concerns," according to the city of Brownsville. Brownsville Fire Chief Jarrett Sheldon confirmed there were 153 passengers on board. They were scheduled to leave from Brownsville with Guatemala as their final destination. According to the city's... more »

• Aviation Expert Explains Procedures for Pilots Flying into US after Recent Smuggling Case Play Video

  March 27, 2019 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – A pilot who is accused of flying people into the country illegally is out on bond. He is accused of smuggling two Colombians in exchange for cash; his case has not gone to trial. KRGV’s Christian von Preysing spoke with aviation expert who has worked with... more »

• Pilot Accused of Smuggling 2 People into US Expected in Court Play Video

  March 25, 2019 11:34 AM

  MCALLEN – A pilot who is accused of smuggling people on his plane is expected to be in court Monday afternoon. He’s accused of flying in two Colombians into the country illegally. The incident happened March 16 at McCreery Aviation in McAllen. The pilot is expected to... more »

• Crop Duster Pilots Concerned with Wind Farm Safety Issues Play Video

  February 11, 2019 4:22 PM

  WESLACO – Local agricultural aircraft pilots are concerned wind farms and towers are causing trouble. Blayne Rowland owns a crop dusting business that conducts most work in Willacy County. He says windmills have brought fears that he or one of his pilots will fly into one. “It... more »

• Jury Selection to Begin for Valley Man Accused of Illegally Flying 4 People into U.S. Play Video

  January 7, 2019 6:57 PM

  WESLACO – Jury selection is set to start Tuesday in the Rio Grande Valley for a man accused of flying four people without permission to be in the U.S. into the Weslaco airport. According to court records, 80-year-old Louis Luyton flew four Central American men in to the U.S.... more »

• Valley Pilots Provide Hurricane Harvey Relief Donations Play Video

  August 30, 2017 6:29 PM

  HARLINGEN – Rio Grande Valley aviation crews are remodeling some of their planes and filling them up with donations to help hurricane victims. Sun Valley Aviation partnered with First Community Bank to use planes for a relief effort. Donations include medical equipment, 110 pounds of brisket, four chainsaws and tree... more »

• Photographer’s Perspective: Aerial Patrol Along U.S. Border Play Video

  July 3, 2017 4:47 PM

  WESLACO – U.S. Air and Marine pilots take to the skies to patrol one of the highest flight hour sectors under their watch. KRGV’s photojournalist, Sergio Puente, experienced what it takes to help stop illegal activity on the border. David Cano, a 1-year pilot with CBP, gave local news agencies... more »