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FAA Going After Distracted Flying

Authorities are taking the fight against distracted driving to the skies.

A new FAA proposal is aimed at prohibiting airline pilots from using personal electronics at any time during a flight.

Current rules bar the use of any gadgets only during critical phases of flight like takeoff and landing.

The new plan is a direct result of recent airline incidents involving distractions from electronics like computers and cell phones.

One infamous 2009 incident involved a distracted Northwest crew who overshot their destination by 150 miles.

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