Plane Crash News

The latest plane crash stories, each synthesized from multiple sources with added background and context.

"Russian Military Transport Plane Crashes on Takeoff After Engine Fire"

A Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board crashed in western Russia after an engine caught fire during takeoff, with no immediate word on survivors. This incident follows a similar crash near the Ukrainian border just weeks ago, and the Defense Ministry suspects an engine fire as the likely cause. The crash occurred amidst increased Russian military activity due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and comes on a day when the Defense Ministry reported multiple drone attacks on Russia by Ukrainian forces.

2 years ago•Source: CBS News

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Fatal Small Plane Crash at Southern California Airport Leaves 3 Dead

Three people were killed when a small plane crashed into a hangar at Cable Airport in Upland, California. The single-engine Beechcraft P35 crashed during departure, causing the hangar to sustain moderate damage. The fire was quickly brought under control, and no injuries to firefighters were reported. The Upland Police Department and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.

via CBS News