Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

UPDATE-4: Plane’s landing gear collapses after landing in Lexington, closing airport

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A small plane’s landing gear collapsed after it landed this afternoon at Blue Grass Airport, prompting airport officials to shut down the airport to both inbound and outbound flights, according to airport personnel.

Plane without nose gear lands in Lexington, airport closed to traffic

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A small prop plane with no front landing gear landed at Blue Grass Airport on Thursday afternoon, closing the small airport.

Plane with no front landing gear shuts Lexington airport

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A small prop plane with no front landing gear landed at Bluegrass Airport.

Plane without nose gear lands in Lexington

April 18, 2013 Todd DeFeo

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The plane appears to be a small prop plane.

Don’t raise taxes on fliers, airline group says

April 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A White House proposal to levy additional taxes on travelers has drawn the ire of the industry trade organization that represents U.S. airlines.

Amtrak hopes more riders means more money

April 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak is hoping a continued growth in the number of riders translates into increased funding for the national railroad.

Picking baseball’s best teams: 19th century edition

April 2, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In honor of opening day, here is a brief look at five of the greatest teams to ever take the field. Before the turn of the 20th century, that is.

Hoover Dam is a one-of-a-kind experience

March 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Located roughly 35 miles east of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is an easy — and worthwhile — day trip from Sin City. A number of tour groups offer sightseeing excursions from Vegas hotels for those travelers who don’t have access to a vehicle.

History happened here: Alcatraz closed 50 years ago this month

March 26, 2013 Todd DeFeo

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 50 years since the infamous Alcatraz closed as a federal prison.

Las Vegas museum tells of city’s history with nuclear testing

March 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Most retellings of Las Vegas’ history focus on the mob, casinos or the evolution of the neon sign.