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2026-07-28 09:10:46

Plane lands safely on crowded California beach

A pilot and his nephew escaped injury after a single-engine plane lost power and made an emergency landing on a crowded California beach during the U.S. Open of Surfing, astonishing witnesses. read more

2026-07-03 20:30:07

NTSB finds no mechanical failure in fatal skydiving crash

Investigators found no major safety failures in the Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12. The engine produced power at impact, with no weather or pilot issues. The NTSB continues its investigation into why the plane lost lift. read more

2026-06-26 16:10:05

Small plane crashes into Beijings tallest skyscraper

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the CITIC Tower, causing visible damage. Heavy police, fire, and ambulance presence was reported. The cause remains unclear, and authorities have not commented. read more

2026-06-20 19:40:09

Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash

Claude Guillemot, Ubisoft co-founder, died in a plane crash in western France. The twin-motor Cessna 421 crashed near La Baule airport, killing him and a flight instructor. He transformed Ubisoft into a global gaming giant behind Assassin’s Creed. read more

2026-06-19 11:10:07

GPS jamming preceded deadly New Mexico plane crash

A medical plane crash in New Mexico that killed four was preceded by GPS jamming from military exercises. Pilots were warned but relied on GPS. Experts say landings should be possible without it, raising questions about the accident's cause. read more

2026-06-18 20:40:08

Military GPS jamming linked to fatal New Mexico plane crash

GPS interference from military jamming caused a fatal New Mexico plane crash killing four, per NTSB report. Pilots warned of jamming relied on visual landing but hit a mountain, sparking a weeks-long wildfire. read more

2026-06-08 20:10:05

Private Jet Crash Kills Two Pilots En Route for Yadier Molina

A private jet bound for Texas to pick up MLB legend Yadier Molina and his family crashed during an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, killing both American pilots on board. No passengers were aboard. read more

2026-05-14 22:20:03

Medical plane crash kills 4, ignites New Mexico wildfire

A medical plane crashed in New Mexico's Capitan Mountains, killing all four aboard and igniting a 35-acre wildfire. The flight crew and medical personnel died; the cause is unknown. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. read more

2026-05-14 01:40:06

11 survive plane crash, rescued after 5 hours adrift

Eleven survivors of a Florida plane crash endured five hours adrift in a life raft with no communication. A military training crew was redirected, dropping supplies and hoisting them to safety amid swells. All were in stable condition. read more

2026-05-03 01:00:03

5 Pickleball Players Killed in Texas Plane Crash Identified

Five pickleball players, ages teens to mid-40s, died in a Texas plane crash en route to a tournament. The Cessna crashed near Wimberley at high speed, killing Seren Wilson, Brooke Skypala, Stacy Hedrick, Glen Appling, and Hayden Dillard. read more

2026-05-01 21:00:37

Pilots frantic call before fatal Texas plane crash

A pilot reported erratic flight and a distress signal before a Cessna 421C crashed near Austin, killing all five onboard. The plane went down in Wimberley, Texas, after departing Amarillo, with residents hearing a loud crash and feeling vibrations. read more

2026-05-01 14:20:03

Five dead in small plane crash near Austin

Five people died when a Cessna 421C crashed at high speed near Austin, Texas, in Wimberley. No mid-air collision occurred; a second plane landed safely. Victims' identities remain unreleased. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. read more

2026-03-03 14:20:12

Two survivors with minor injuries were rescued from a small plane that crashed into New York's Hudson River. The event, dubbed "another miracle on the Hudson," is under investigation by the FAA. read more

2026-02-03 21:10:05

Maine Jet Crash Kills Luxury Travel Startup Team

Six people died in a Maine private jet crash while traveling to France for a luxury travel startup. The victims included a chef, sommelier, and event planner working for a Houston lawyer. The crash occurred during takeoff in a snowstorm. read more

2026-01-27 22:00:05

Systemic Failures Doomed D.C. Mid-Air Collision

A hearing revealed new details about the 2025 DC mid-air collision that killed 67. Investigators cited an overwhelmed controller, ignored warnings, and systemic failures as causes. Families sought urgent safety changes from the NTSB findings. read more

2026-01-27 18:50:09

Maine Snowstorm Jet Crash Kills Six

A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed after takeoff from Bangor, Maine, killing all six aboard. Victims included attorney Tara Arnold, event planner Shawna Collins, and pilot Jacob Hosmer. The NTSB is investigating the crash that occurred during a snowstorm. read more

2026-01-26 14:00:48

Private Jet Crashes in Deadly Winter Storm

A private jet carrying eight crashed on takeoff Sunday at Bangor International Airport in Maine amid a severe winter storm. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. Conditions of those aboard are unknown. read more

2025-03-31 00:10:05

Tragic Plane Crash in Brooklyn Park Leaves U.S. Bank Worried

U.S. Bank fears its vice chair may have died in a plane crash that set a house on fire in Minnesota, with authorities suspecting no survivors on the aircraft. The investigation into the crash's cause is ongoing read more

2025-03-29 21:40:09

Aircraft crash causes house fire in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

A small aircraft crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, near Minneapolis, causing it to burst into flames. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash and stated that the number of occupants on board is unknown. Investigation ongoing. read more

2025-03-19 21:40:40

Alaska Commuter Plane Crash Caused by Overweight Conditions: NTSB

An Alaska commuter plane that crashed had ice accumulation on its stabilizers, was overweight, and crashed due to icing conditions, killing all 10 people on board. The NTSB released a preliminary report, and a final one is expected. read more

2025-03-18 20:10:03

"Musician and Congressman Among Victims in Honduras Plane Crash"

Honduran singer and politician Aurelio Martínez was among the 12 fatalities in a plane crash into the Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff. Five people were rescued from the wreckage after the plane veered and crashed. read more

2025-03-14 20:10:44

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives Near North Carolina Airport

A small plane crashes near North Carolina airport, resulting in no survivors. The Beechcraft Bonanza crashed shortly after takeoff from Pitt-Greenville Airport, with both the pilot and passenger perishing. Investigation ongoing. read more

2025-03-10 09:30:39

Tragic Pennsylvania Plane Crash Highlights Air Traffic Control Importance

Air traffic control audio captured final moments of a plane carrying five passengers before crashing in Pennsylvania. The aircraft reported an open door and requested a landing before a controller commanded a pull up. The passengers were hospitalized, and their conditions remain unknown. read more

2025-03-09 22:40:03

Pennsylvania Retirement Community Parking Lot Plane Crash Injures Five

A small plane crashed in a Pennsylvania retirement home parking lot, injuring five people and setting cars on fire. The plane had taken off with an open door, and authorities are investigating the incident. read more

2025-03-06 23:20:03

Philadelphia Plane Crash Kills Seven, Including Mother-Daughter Pair

The NTSB releases a preliminary report on the Philadelphia plane crash that killed seven, including an 11-year-old girl and her mother. The cause of the crash remains unknown. read more

2025-02-26 23:40:04

"Small Plane Crashes on Mount Equinox: Three Survivors Rescued"

Three survivors were rescued after their small plane crashed into Mount Equinox in Vermont. The FAA is investigating the incident, which is the latest in a series of recent aviation disasters. read more

2025-02-19 20:20:03

Two Dead in Marana Airport Plane Crash; Investigation Underway.

Two people died in a mid-air collision between a Lancair and a Cessna 172 at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona. The incident occurred in an area without air traffic control. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. read more

2025-02-19 20:10:41

Widow of Plane Crash Victim Seeks $250 Million in Claims

Casey Crafton's wife files $250 million claims against the Army and FAA after his death in a Washington D.C. plane crash. Crafton, a father of three and husband of sixteen years, was killed in a collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. read more

2025-02-11 08:10:04

Tragic Plane Crash at Scottsdale Airport Claims Pilot's Life

A pilot was killed in Arizona when a Learjet owned by Motley Crue's Vince Neil crashed into a parked Gulfstream. The crash left one dead and three injured, including Neil's girlfriend. The accident occurred as the Learjet veered off the runway. read more

2025-02-11 06:40:03

Tragic Plane Crash at Arizona Airport Kills One Person

A private plane owned by Motley Crue's Vince Neil crashed at an Arizona airport, killing one and injuring three. Neil was not on board. The crash is under investigation, believed to have been caused by the plane veering off the runway. read more

2025-02-08 00:40:03

Tragic discovery: Missing Bering Air plane found in Alaska

A Bering Air plane matching the missing Alaska flight with 10 people onboard has been located 34 miles southeast of Nome. Three bodies were found. The exact cause of the incident is unclear, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing. read more

2025-02-07 12:40:05

Fatal Plane Crash in Sao Paulo Kills Two, Injures Many

A plane crash in Sao Paulo resulted in at least two deaths as a small aircraft hit a bus on a busy road, causing a huge explosion. Debris injured two others, with thick black smoke visible. read more

2025-02-07 12:10:03

Plane Crashes on Sao Paulo Road, Two Dead, Two Injured

A small plane crashes into vehicles on a busy Sao Paulo road, resulting in at least two deaths and injuries to two passersby. Debris from the crash caused a bus to catch fire, with dramatic footage circulating on social media. read more

2025-02-05 17:20:04

Young Philly Hero Trey Howard Wakes Up After Brain Surgery

Ten-year-old Trey Howard, injured in a Philly plane crash, wakes up from surgery wondering about his sister and the Super Bowl. He shielded his sister from flying debris during the crash, leading to severe head injuries. read more

2025-02-05 00:20:03

67 Dead in DC Plane Crash; Recovery and Investigation Ongoing

All 67 victims of the Washington, D.C. plane crash have been recovered, with the NTSB stating that the Army Blackhawk was flying over 100 feet higher than allowed. Salvage operations continue in the Potomac River for additional wreckage. read more

2025-02-04 19:40:04

Airport Workers Arrested for Illegally Obtaining Footage of Air Crash

Two Washington, D.C. airport workers face charges for hacking surveillance footage of a deadly plane crash and leaking it to CNN. The collision killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft, and the employees were arrested for computer trespass. read more

2025-02-03 13:10:05

Tragic Recovery Efforts Continue After Deadly Potomac River Plane Crash

A Washington DC plane crash site witnessing search for 12 victims in Potomac River after a collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter. Recovery efforts continue with identification of 55 victims. read more

2025-02-03 05:50:04

Tragic Collision Claims Lives of 67 Aviation and Military Personnel

In a tragic air collision over the Potomac River, 40 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, claiming the lives of 67 people. The identified victims include the flight personnel of both aircraft. read more

2025-02-03 05:10:03

Families Visit US Air Disaster Site Near Washington DC

Families of victims visit the Washington DC plane crash site as officials work to recover bodies of the 12 remaining victims. 67 passengers and crew are presumed dead in the mid-air collision. read more