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Eight Rescued After Seaplane's Hard Landing in East River
A Kodiak 100 seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in the East River near Manhattan’s Skyport after a wing strut snapped; all aboard were rescued by FDNY, with two minor injuries reported, and the FAA is investigating.
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The FAA is investigating a close call at Boston Logan International Airport after Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 aborted its landing on an intersecting runway as American Airlines Flight 3161 was accelerating for takeoff. Air traffic control audio indicates the two aircraft came within several hundred feet of each other before the Delta flight performed an evasive go-around and landed safely. The incident underscores ongoing aviation safety concerns, though go-arounds are a routine measure to prevent runway incursions.
Twelve killed in skydiving plane crash near Butler, Missouri
A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri, killing 12 people. Emergency responders extinguished the fire, and the NTSB is on the scene investigating the crash, with no cause known yet.
First Officer's Warnings Ignored as United 767 Struck Pole on Newark Approach
The NTSB's preliminary report on United Flight 169, a B767-400ER from Venice, shows the crew landed too low on Runway 29 at Newark, with four red PAPI cues starting at about 4,500 ft and the FO warning twice that they were slow and low; the captain, who turned off autopilot near 900 ft, did not initiate a go-around, and the airplane struck a light pole that hit a bakery truck on the Turnpike. No mechanical issues were found; the cause remains under investigation, but the report highlights possible factors like get-there-itis and crew deference to the captain and the need for stable-approach callouts.
Bluetooth Trigger Prompts Emergency Return on United Flight UA236 Across the Atlantic
United Airlines Flight UA236, a Newark-to-Palma de Mallorca transatlantic service, declared an emergency and reversed course over the North Atlantic due to a security concern involving a portable Bluetooth device, returning to Newark where passengers were deplaned and re-screened under TSA/FAA protocols. The incident underscored layered aviation-safety procedures as authorities investigate the device and the airline works to rebook or refund affected travelers; service is expected to resume once security clearance is granted.
United CEO Uses Lifetime AA Perks for Personal Dallas Flight
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was spotted flying first class on rival American Airlines to Dallas, using lifetime American travel benefits from his 2016 severance. The perks include unlimited personal travel for Kirby and his immediate family, Admirals Club lounge access, and annual free passes (12 round-trips or 24 one-ways for others), all designated for personal trips. Kirby resides in Dallas and commutes to United’s Chicago headquarters, a detail highlighted alongside his public criticisms of AA. The trip, while optics-heavy, adheres to the severance terms since it was for personal reasons rather than business travel.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Runway as Frontier Flight Takes Off from DEN
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a pedestrian walking on the Denver International Airport runway during takeoff, triggering a brief engine fire and an emergency evacuation of 231 people on board; at least one passenger was injured, and federal investigators (NTSB) are probing the incident with authorities.
Pole-Touch Landing: United 767 Clips Turnpike Pole on Newark Approach
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport clipped a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damaging a tractor-trailer and injuring its driver. The aircraft landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard, and no passengers or crew were injured; the truck driver was treated for minor injuries and released. United said its crew has been removed from service and maintenance will investigate the damage as operations resumed after a quick debris check.
Spirit weighs government stake in exchange for bailout
Spirit Airlines is seeking U.S. government aid to stay afloat amid a cash crunch, reportedly offering the government an equity stake in exchange for a cash infusion to cover rising fuel costs as it contends with bankruptcy issues and a risk of liquidation.
LaGuardia Runway Crash Kills Two Pilots, Dozens Injured
Two pilots aboard Air Canada Express were killed when their CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority fire truck on a LaGuardia runway, injuring about 41 people and prompting a temporary airport closure and ground stop; authorities say there was no foul play, and the NTSB, with FAA and Transport Canada, will lead the investigation.
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A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 continued to London after a passenger died shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong, with the body kept onboard for more than 13 hours and moved to a rear galley to minimize visibility, a decision that led to odor complaints from some passengers; BA said there is no fixed protocol for handling deaths mid-flight and the aircraft arrived at Heathrow with authorities awaiting on the tarmac.