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Denver airport fence jumper dies after being struck by Frontier jet during takeoff
transportation14 days ago

Denver airport fence jumper dies after being struck by Frontier jet during takeoff

A 41-year-old man who jumped the perimeter fence at Denver International Airport was struck and killed by Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 during takeoff to Los Angeles; authorities ruled the death a suicide and are reviewing the airport’s perimeter security after alarms sounded and cameras initially didn’t spot the jumper. The flight carried 224 passengers and seven crew, and 12 people on board were injured when smoke filled the cabin and passengers evacuated.

via CNN|
#aviation-incident#denver-international-airport#frontier-airlines
Pole-Touch Landing: United 767 Clips Turnpike Pole on Newark Approach
aviation22 days ago

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.

via Bergen Record|
#aviation#aviation-incident#newark-liberty-airport
Pole Strike Near Newark: United 169 Lands Safely as Truck Driver Is Hospitalized
transportation22 days ago

Pole Strike Near Newark: United 169 Lands Safely as Truck Driver Is Hospitalized

A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 from Venice to Newark struck a light pole over the New Jersey Turnpike during final approach to Runway 29 at Newark Liberty International Airport. The aircraft landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew aboard; the pole and a passing tractor-trailer were damaged, and the truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized before being released. United said it would conduct a flight-safety investigation and removed the crew from service, while FAA and state police investigated; runway inspections were conducted and normal operations resumed.

via ABC7 San Francisco|
#aviation-incident#light-pole#newark-liberty-international-airport
Mandarin Demand Delays AirAsia Flight, Passenger Escorted Off
world1 month ago

Mandarin Demand Delays AirAsia Flight, Passenger Escorted Off

A Chinese passenger on AirAsia's Chongqing–Kuala Lumpur flight D7809 demanded Mandarin-language service; when staff responded in English she argued and refused to exit, leading to Chinese police escorting her off the plane and delaying departure by about 100 minutes. The episode sparked online debate over multilingual service on international flights and the use of English as aviation's lingua franca.

via Yahoo|
#airasia#aviation-incident#flight-delay
US Pilot Executes Aggressive Maneuver to Avoid B-52 Collision
world10 months ago

US Pilot Executes Aggressive Maneuver to Avoid B-52 Collision

A SkyWest commercial airline pilot had to perform an aggressive maneuver to avoid a collision with a US Air Force B-52 bomber during landing at Minot, North Dakota, after being unexpectedly cleared to land while the bomber was in the vicinity, prompting an investigation into communication lapses and safety protocols.

via The Guardian|
#aircraft-collision-avoidance#aviation-incident#commercial-airline-safety
Southwest Airlines Plane Hit by Bullet at Dallas Love Field
transportation1 year ago

Southwest Airlines Plane Hit by Bullet at Dallas Love Field

A Southwest Airlines plane was hit by a bullet at Dallas Love Field Airport while preparing for takeoff to Indianapolis. The aircraft returned safely to the terminal with no injuries reported. The incident is under investigation by law enforcement, and the affected plane was taken out of service. The airport briefly closed a runway but operations were minimally impacted.

via NPR|
#airport-operations#aviation-incident#dallas-love-field
American Airlines Flight Escapes Hawaii Mountain Collision with Quick Climb
aviation1 year ago

American Airlines Flight Escapes Hawaii Mountain Collision with Quick Climb

An American Airlines flight narrowly avoided a collision with Hawaii's Koʻolau mountain range after pilots failed to make the correct turn during takeoff from Honolulu. Air traffic control directed the crew to perform an "expedited climb" to ensure the aircraft remained safely above the terrain. The FAA is investigating the incident, and American Airlines confirmed that the crew followed instructions without triggering the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System.

via The Independent|
#american-airlines#aviation#aviation-incident