Senator Blumenthal Writes To FAA After Small Plane Crashes

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for stronger safety measures following a spate of deadly small aircraft crashes.
The Connecticut Democrat sent a letter Friday to Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta outlining his concerns.
Blumenthal said Connecticut has seen a string of eight small aircraft crashes and six fatalities so far this year. He said that’s on track to be the deadliest year for plane accidents in over a decade.
In the letter, Blument