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Controller urges student pilot to land during U.S. ground stop

CTV News includes cockpit radio audio alongside officials' safety assurances and Toronto-bound passengers searching for hotel rooms in Newark.

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An air traffic controller gives a student pilot a direct recommendation: land the aircraft.

"There is a ground stop nation-wide. I advise you land your aircraft. Where would you like to land?" the controller asks in audio included in CTV News's report on the U.S. flight shutdown.

The exchange adds a pilot's perspective to coverage dominated by official briefings and crowded terminals. CTV reports that communication problems at air traffic control centers prompted the nationwide departure halt, showing grounded aircraft in Houston, Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin offers reassurance in the report, saying the public was never in danger and no flights were at risk. CTV also reports that officials denied a malicious attack had taken place.

At Newark Airport, the consequences are more immediate than the explanation. Passengers trying to return to Toronto discover their flight has been canceled and begin booking hotel rooms.

The report closes with the FAA's decision to lift the ground stop, while warning that delays could continue through the weekend. CTV's follow-up coverage on Sunday says travelers are still experiencing disruption despite the reopening.

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