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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United 767 Strikes Tractor-Trailer During Newark Approach
A security camera image surfaced showing a United Airlines Boeing 767-400 crossing the New Jersey Turnpike at a very low altitude and hitting a tractor-trailer and a light pole during its landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3, 2026; the flight, from Venice with 221 passengers and 10 crew, landed safely and no injuries were reported; the truck driver was hospitalized with minor injuries; the NTSB has classified the incident as an accident and is interviewing the crew, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days and the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder requested by investigators.
Catastrophic crash as 121 aboard military cargo plane goes down near Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia
A military cargo plane carrying 121 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo in Colombia's Putumayo province, killing at least one and injuring 77; the wounded were being evacuated by another military aircraft.
LaGuardia runway crash: Air Canada Express hits ARFF vehicle, killing two pilots
Two pilots were killed and dozens injured when an Air Canada Express Jazz Aviation CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle on LaGuardia’s runway; about 72 passengers and four crew were aboard, with 41 people taken to hospitals and 32 later released. Investigators from the NTSB, aided by Canada’s TSB and the FAA, are probing the cause as LaGuardia remains closed for safety checks.
Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
Two pilots died after their helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey, shortly after takeoff, with witnesses describing the aircraft flying unusually close together before the crash. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Two Pilots Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
Two pilots died after their helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey, shortly after takeoff, with witnesses describing the aircraft flying unusually close together before the crash. The incident is under investigation by the FAA and NTSB.
Two Pilots Killed in Helicopter Collision in Hammonton, New Jersey
Two helicopter pilots, Michael Greenberg and Kenneth L. Kirsch, died after their helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, likely due to flying too close together shortly after departure, prompting an investigation by the FAA and NTSB.