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Coast Guard halts search for six aboard medical jet lost off Nantucket
accidents-and-disasters6 days ago

Coast Guard halts search for six aboard medical jet lost off Nantucket

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing medical transport aircraft and its six occupants on Sunday evening after a two-day operation off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Gulfstream G100, operated by Canada-based Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday morning while flying from Bermuda to Boston. A debris field was located hours after the plane vanished, and the company has stated that the four crew members, one patient, and one family escort are presumed dead. Next of kin have been notified, and the focus has shifted to recovery and investigation.

via The New York Times|
#accidents-and-disasters#bermuda#coast-guard
Halting a Runway Skid: Why Stopping Planes from Sliding Off Is So Hard
transportation27 days ago

Halting a Runway Skid: Why Stopping Planes from Sliding Off Is So Hard

Runway excursions—planes overshooting runways—remain a persistent aviation safety challenge. The Washington Post piece explains how the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) was developed after a 1984 JFK-overrun that saw a SAS DC-10 go off the runway but with no fatalities, and EMAS has since stopped multiple overruns (the article cites 26 planes). But the Miami incident involving an Amazon cargo plane, in foggy, rainy conditions, shows that weather, visibility, and other factors can still lead to runways being overrun, underscoring EMAS’s usefulness while also highlighting its limits in fully preventing skids.

via washingtonpost.com|
#accidents-and-disasters#air-travel#aviation-safety-and-security
Two Dead in Grand Canyon Flash Flood as Search for Missing Hikers Continues
extreme-weather1 month ago

Two Dead in Grand Canyon Flash Flood as Search for Missing Hikers Continues

A flash flood devastated parts of Grand Canyon National Park, killing at least two people and leaving about 15 unaccounted for, with search-and-recovery efforts ongoing. Initial assessments noted the flood damaged roughly 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline, and flood watches remained in effect as authorities continue to account for hikers and visitors.

via The Washington Post|
#accidents-and-disasters#extreme-weather#floods
Bangkok Bar Fire Claims 27 Lives as Exits May Have Been Blocked
world2 months ago

Bangkok Bar Fire Claims 27 Lives as Exits May Have Been Blocked

A Bangkok bar fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao near Chatuchak killed at least 27 people and injured dozens. Officials say the blaze may have been sparked by an electrical short circuit and that emergency exits appeared blocked, trapping patrons who mostly died from smoke inhalation; survivors reported the fire started near a stage and spread toward the back, with many victims found in bathrooms as investigators probe safety and licensing.

via The Washington Post|
#accidents-and-disasters#bangkok-city#fires
Utah braces for rare red-flag fire warning as Cottonwood blaze rages
extreme-weather3 months ago

Utah braces for rare red-flag fire warning as Cottonwood blaze rages

Federal meteorologists issued a rare 'particularly dangerous situation' red-flag warning for southern Utah through Friday as the Cottonwood Fire, now over 70,000 acres, rages and ranks among the largest blazes in the U.S. this year. Forecasters warn life-threatening fire behavior is possible Friday amid extreme fire weather, with risk extending across the Intermountain West into next week. Smoke from the fires is blowing toward the East Coast, though air quality remains unaffected in the area.

via The Washington Post|
#accidents-and-disasters#extreme-weather#natural-disasters
Missouri skydiving tragedy fractures a tight-knit community
national3 months ago

Missouri skydiving tragedy fractures a tight-knit community

A skydiving plane crash near Butler, Missouri, on a day with clear blue skies killed 12 people, including 11 skydivers, as the NTSB opens an investigation into the crash; the tragedy devastates the close-knit Midwest skydiving community and features personal stories like 54-year-old Michael Shanahan, who began jumping after his sister’s cancer diagnosis.

via The Washington Post|
#accidents-and-disasters#aviation-safety-and-security#missouri
Camp Mystic to Stay Closed After Deadly Texas Floods
national5 months ago

Camp Mystic to Stay Closed After Deadly Texas Floods

Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas withdrew its license application and will not reopen this summer after a fatal flood last July that killed 27 campers and counselors. Families of victims welcomed the decision as investigations continue, with state lawmakers and Gov. Abbott noting closures are part of ongoing probes and lawsuits alleging safety failures.

via The Washington Post|
#accidents-and-disasters#camp-mystic#floods
Seville fair ride cable snaps midair, four injured
world5 months ago

Seville fair ride cable snaps midair, four injured

Video from the Seville Fair shows a cable snapping on a bungee-style ride, launching a two-seater capsule and sending riders plunging mid-launch; four people were injured, including two children, with some treated on scene and others transported to a medical center. Firefighters sealed off the ride as Spain’s National Police opened an investigation; the mayor warned it could have been a real tragedy, inspectors say the ride had previously passed inspection, and the families of two boys on the ride plan to sue.

via USA Today|
#accidents-and-disasters#carnivals#spain