safety
Planes keep crashing near airports. Millions of Americans may not know the risk.
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Joce Sterman, Emily Featherston , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 13 min read
Pembroke Pines, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Anytime she hears a plane engine overhead — no matter where she is — the sound stops Megan Bishop in her tracks. Standing in the South Florida sun, scanning the sky for the source of the recognizable hum, Bishop said it’s been that way for the last five...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Nashville Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Joce Sterman, Emily Featherston, WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 20, 2026 Indexed here Jul 21, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway In March 2021, Bishop was headed home, driving along the road that borders North Perry Airport.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville, residents living near airports like the John C. Tune Airport may be unaware of the risks associated with plane crashes in their own community. The story of Megan Bishop, who lost her son in a plane crash near an airport in Florida, serves as a stark reminder that these incidents can have devastating consequences. As Nashville continues to grow and develop, it's crucial for local authorities to assess the safety measures in place near airports and consider the potential risks to residents. The fact that hundreds of accidents have occurred near airports in the last decade, resulting in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries, should prompt Nashville officials to review their emergency response plans and ensure that residents are informed about the potential dangers. By taking proactive steps, Nashville can work to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
About this story
Original reporting by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 13 min
Get more The Nashville stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering safety and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Pembroke Pines, Florida ( InvestigateTV ) — Anytime she hears a plane engine overhead — no matter where she is — the sound stops Megan Bishop in her tracks. Standing in the South Florida sun, scanning the sky for the source of the recognizable hum, Bishop said it’s been that way for the last five...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 20, 2026 by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Joce Sterman, Emily Featherston at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter