Records showed Delta Airlines had the most pilots, 71, to face trouble. US Airways had 69 and Southwest Airlines 23.
Of the eight major airlines News 8 reviewed, American Airlines was second to the bottom with 18. Northwest Airlines had 15.
American's pilots said they're the most experienced in the industry and less apt to cut corners.
"We're not surprised by the data because of what we instill in our pilots or professionalism and experience," Shankland said. "And when they board that aircraft, their sole purpose is to get their passengers safely to the destination."
The Allied Pilots Association represents American's pilots.
Our pilots should be the highest paid. They are the most professional, one of the largest pilot groups yet they have nearly the lowest number of FAA sanctions.
Of the eight major airlines News 8 reviewed, American Airlines was second to the bottom with 18. Northwest Airlines had 15.
American's pilots said they're the most experienced in the industry and less apt to cut corners.
"We're not surprised by the data because of what we instill in our pilots or professionalism and experience," Shankland said. "And when they board that aircraft, their sole purpose is to get their passengers safely to the destination."
The Allied Pilots Association represents American's pilots.
Our pilots should be the highest paid. They are the most professional, one of the largest pilot groups yet they have nearly the lowest number of FAA sanctions.