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US Coast Guard confirms debris from missing Bermuda-Boston medical jet off Nantucket

The US Coast Guard confirmed finding debris from a missing medical evacuation jet off Nantucket, Massachusetts, on October 3, 2026. The Gulfstream G-100, operated by Canada-based Latitude Air Ambulance, lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston with six people on board. Search operations involving ships, helicopters, and planes are ongoing, with next of kin notified and a press conference scheduled for Sunday.

via Al Jazeera|

#aviation-accident #aviation-safety #bermuda

accidents-and-incidents6 days ago

Coast Guard locates debris from missing Bermuda-Boston medical jet off Nantucket

A Gulfstream G-100 medical evacuation aircraft carrying six people has gone missing off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The U.S. Coast Guard has located a debris field in the search area and is continuing operations to find survivors. The flight, operated by Canadian firm Latitude Air Ambulance, departed Bermuda early Saturday morning for Boston. The FAA lost contact with the aircraft shortly after 1:20 a.m. ET. The four crew members and two passengers are reported to be Canadian and Bermudian nationals, respectively. Bermuda’s government has contacted families, and a press conference is scheduled for Sunday morning.

via wcvb.com|

#accidents-and-incidents #aviation-accident #bermuda

world17 days ago•15 min saved

Brazilian Country Music Icon Rick Sollo Killed in Santa Catarina Helicopter Crash

Five people, including Brazilian sertanejo singer Rick Sollo, died when a Bell 430 helicopter crashed in the Serra Catarinense mountains on September 22, 2026. The aircraft, carrying businessman Bruno Avelar and others, lost contact on September 21 after departing Porto Belo for São Joaquim. Authorities confirmed all occupants were deceased after locating wreckage in a remote area near Urubici. Investigations by CENIPA are underway to determine the cause, with weather conditions cited as a complicating factor but not yet confirmed as the primary cause.

via independent.co.uk|

#aviation-accident #brazil #investigation

world1 month ago•8 min saved

NTSB finds speed warnings amid Amazon crash at Miami runway

An NTSB update on the Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 crash at Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the other about excessive speed as the Boeing 767-300 descended; with a landing speed around 158 knots (high for the aircraft), the jet overran the runway, struck ground vehicles and a fence, and caught fire, killing five people in a van and injuring five others, while investigators scrutinize flap deployment and other factors.

via BBC|

#amazon #aviation-accident #boeing-767

us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Fourth death confirmed in Fresno plane crash that killed wife and two sons

A Fresno-area plane crash that killed flight instructor Danna Eady and her two young sons over the weekend also claimed a fourth victim, husband Craig Eady, who died days later in the hospital, leaving their two older children orphaned as investigators from the FAA and NTSB probe the cause of the single-engine crash near Sierra Sky Park.

via New York Post|

#aviation-accident #california #fresno

local-news1 month ago•4 min saved

Deadly Fresno Plane Crash Near Sierra Sky Airport

Two people died at the scene and two others were hospitalized in critical condition after a fixed-wing plane crashed into the San Joaquin River embankment near Sierra Sky Airport in Fresno, igniting a 5-acre fire; FAA and NTSB investigators were en route and a safety perimeter was established, with later updates noting two children among the deceased.

via Fresno Bee|

#aviation-accident #critical-injuries #fatalities

world1 month ago•21 min saved

Hungary fighter jet crash ends with safe ejection, PM says

A Hungarian Air Force fighter jet crashed; the pilot ejected and is safe, with the prime minister confirming there are no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause is underway.

via AP News|

#aviation-accident #fighter-jet #hungary

world-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Telemundo executive among victims in Kenya safari helicopter crash

A Telemundo executive, Jose Alberto Suárez, was among seven people killed when a Lady Lori Helicopters helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya, while transporting guests for safari operator &Beyond; the victims include the Ecuadorian intelligence director general and his wife, and NBCUniversal officials mourned the loss.

via New York Post|

#aviation-accident #helicopter-crash #kenya

local2 months ago•4 min saved

Firefighting helicopter crash near Widemouth 2 Fire leaves crew status unclear

A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter with two people on board crashed near Richfield, Utah, while assisting with the Widemouth 2 Fire. The severity of the crash and the crew's condition are unknown as responders cannot yet access the scene, and a National Transportation Safety Board investigation is expected to follow.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#aviation-accident #firefighting-helicopter #local

world3 months ago•1 min saved

Bahamas crash claims 10 lives on independence day

A Flamingo Air Cessna 402 crashed while attempting to land at San Andros Airport after departing Nassau, killing 10 people (nine passengers and the pilot); an initial survivor died of injuries later; the aircraft reportedly encountered difficulties; the incident occurred on Bahamas' independence day, and the airline's air operator certificate was suspended temporarily as a precaution while authorities investigate.

via BBC|

#aviation-accident #bahamas #flamingo-air

world3 months ago•23 min saved

Producer who bailed on Oliver Tree helicopter ride reveals last-minute fear of flying before fatal crash

A producer scheduled to ride on the helicopter that killed Oliver Tree and five others in Brazil says he pulled out at the last minute because of a fear of flying and took a car instead; the crash of two helicopters over an electric car lot in Rio de Janeiro killed all on board, and investigators are probing possible human error.

via New York Post|

#aviation-accident #brazil #helicopter-crash

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Six die in Rio helicopter crash; Oliver Tree among victims

Two helicopters collided midair in Rio de Janeiro, crashing onto a car dealership and sparking a fire; five people died in the first helicopter and one in the second, with American singer Oliver Tree Nickell listed among the six passengers. Authorities have not yet identified all victims and the cause is under investigation.

via NBC News|

#aviation-accident #brazil #helicopter-crash

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Six Dead After Midair Helicopter Collision Over Rio Sparks EV Dealer Fire

Two helicopters collided in midair over Rio de Janeiro’s Recreio dos Bandeirantes, killing all six aboard; their wreckage crashed into the parking lot of an electric vehicle dealership, igniting about 20 cars. The fire was difficult to extinguish due to toxic gases from lithium‑ion batteries, and the second helicopter carried only the pilot. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

via Al Jazeera|

#aviation-accident #electric-vehicles #helicopter-crash

world4 months ago•15 min saved

Global News Roundup: Grizzly Attack, London Stabbing, and Travel Disruptions

An across-the-board news digest spans wildlife danger, crime, transport disasters, science, and natural disasters: a California hiker, Daniel Crago, was mauled by a grizzly on Glacier National Park's Grinnell Glacier Trail; Talay Riley (Mark Orabiyi) was killed in a London stabbing; a Gulfstream crash in the Dominican Republic killed the pilots; studies link declining birthrates to cellphone use since the iPhone era; other items include a Penn Station stabbing, the death of Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, an 18-year-old Grand Canyon hiker's death, a deadly 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines, and a Delta flight emergency landing in Edinburgh.

via The Daily Beast|

#aviation-accident #cellphone-birthrates #grizzly-attack

aviation5 months ago•3 min saved

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.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#aviation #aviation-accident #denver-international-airport