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Father and daughter pilots happen to cross paths over air traffic control

Father and daughter pilots happen to cross paths over air traffic control

Summary

A United Airlines pilot named Kent Katnik and his daughter, Kenny Katnick, who is also a pilot, happened to communicate with the same air traffic control tower at the same time before their flights. Kent was preparing to fly to Munich, Germany, while Kenny was about to take off for Syracuse.

Key Facts

  • Kent Katnik is a pilot for United Airlines.
  • Kent was preparing for a flight to Munich, Germany.
  • Kenny Katnick, Kent's daughter, is also a pilot.
  • Kenny was about to take off on a flight to Syracuse.
  • Both pilots checked in with the same air traffic control tower.
  • This event happened just before their flights.
  • The incident was reported by CBS News.
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