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After two recent near-disasters at Whiteman Airport—one involving a flipped Cessna and another with a failed landing gear—county supervisors demanded safety reforms. A public works report proposed free quarterly pilot seminars covering airspace, weather, and tech, plus runway upgrades—all while stressing current safety standards. But with another incident just weeks later, and a history of crashes including one on train tracks and a freeway fatality, tensions rise. Supporters call the airport vital and say only the FAA can shut it down, while locals push for closure. The Whiteman Airport Coalition is now lobbying for FAA grants to fund improvements amid tight county budgets.

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