Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oct. 26—The small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport in August had a history of making dangerous landing approaches, ...

For most mere mortals, the act of landing a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier is beyond comprehension. Experienced pilots count it among the most difficult maneuvers to perform. Even if we look at ...

They say the journey is often more thrilling than the destination. Nowhere does that somewhat cliched quote ring truer than while flying — especially if you are touching down on challenging terrain.

A look at some of the most challenging approaches in the world, and what makes them so difficult for pilots.