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Pilots argue a pilot needs to have the ability to turn off the transponder they don't like to have it on. so could it be as some have been arguing there was an event right after the sign off to air traffic control. they started shut down systems to be cautious they decided to turn so they can get to the nearest airport. perhaps it went off for safety? >> the transponder would be on during flight alt has option to be shut off for a hard landing. but the transponder is generally on throughout the flight so while that airplane is flying transponder should be on at all times oochl does this make t...

and this boat, no match for the rough waves slamming into the mississippi overnight, despite efforts to wrangle the boat here, it was a lost cause, ta digging a huge hole in the hull and capsizing, you are in the cnn newsroom, i'm susan hendricks. this massive storm is stalled just off the coast of the new orleans. it promptses to bring high winds, heavy rains and flooding. the governors have declared states of emergency. already power has been knocked out to thousands in the southern part of mississippi, the mayor of new orleans held a news conference a short time ago warning reside...