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High-speed crash in northwest Albuquerque kills three, leaves one with severe burns
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Fog-Triggered I-95 Pileup on Lake Marion Bridge Leaves Multiple Injured, Closes Lanes for 20 Hours
A dense fog event on October 1, 2026, caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on the southbound I-95 bridge over Lake Marion in South Carolina. The crash involved up to 69 vehicles, including 15 tractor-trailers, resulting in multiple injuries and four entrapments. Cleanup efforts took over 20 hours, with no fatalities reported.
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Newark Airport Shuttle Crash Leaves 13 Injured, 3 Seriously
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Tragic Plane Crash Claims NASCAR's Greg Biffle and Others in North Carolina
A small passenger jet registered to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed at a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff, killing Biffle, his family, and three others. The plane turned back minutes after takeoff and crashed about 1,800 feet from the runway in heavy drizzle, with no other aircraft in the area, prompting an investigation by the NTSB.
NASCAR Legend Greg Biffle Dies in Plane Crash in North Carolina
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and six others died when his private jet crashed shortly after takeoff from North Carolina, just seven minutes into the flight, after experiencing engine problems and nearly making a safe emergency landing before exploding.
Investigation into Louisville UPS Plane Crash: Causes, Victims, and Impact
Investigators are examining the Louisville UPS cargo plane crash that killed at least 12 people, focusing on the black boxes, aircraft maintenance records, and debris analysis to determine the cause, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days and a full investigation taking up to 2 years.
Kentucky UPS Plane Crash: 12 Dead, Black Box Recovered, Investigation Underway
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in at least 12 deaths. The incident involved the detachment of the plane's left engine, which was captured on CCTV, and the aircraft caught fire, hitting several buildings. The flight data recorder has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
Kentucky UPS Plane Crash Kills at Least Nine, Emergency Declared
A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded near Louisville's airport, killing at least nine people and causing a large fire, with authorities monitoring air quality and investigating the incident, which could have been more catastrophic.
Massachusetts Highway Plane Crash Kills Couple
A small plane crashed onto a major highway in Dartmouth, Massachusetts during a severe nor’easter, killing a husband and wife and injuring a third person, with the pilot possibly attempting to land at a nearby airport without a flight plan. The crash caused road closures and is under investigation by authorities.
Tragic Plane Crashes on Highway Kill Two, Injure One
A small plane crashed onto I-195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, resulting in two deaths, one injury, and a fire, with weather conditions possibly contributing to the accident; investigation ongoing.
Families of D.C. Plane Crash Victims Sue Airlines, FAA, and Army
The family of a victim from the January Washington D.C. midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter has filed a lawsuit against the FAA, Army, and airlines, alleging negligence and failure to address known risks, with more families expected to join. The crash, the deadliest in the U.S. since 2001, was attributed to multiple factors including air traffic mismanagement and equipment issues, and the lawsuit aims to seek accountability and prevent future tragedies.
Failures in Aviation Safety Contributed to Washington D.C. Midair Collision
Army helicopter pilots may have struggled to see a passenger jet before their collision near Reagan National Airport due to factors like light pollution, dim aircraft lights, and the limitations of night-vision goggles, which could have contributed to the tragic crash that killed 67 people.
Turbulence on Delta Flight Causes 25 Injuries and Flight Diversion
Turbulence on a flight caused 25 passengers to be hospitalized, according to Delta, highlighting the dangers of in-flight turbulence.