Transponder on Standby Led To Near Midair over Black Sea

Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.

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By Richard Pedicini • Contributor - South America

January 31, 2017

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