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Delta A350 clips parked Air Canada jet at LAX, causing delays but no injuries
aviation3 days ago

Delta A350 clips parked Air Canada jet at LAX, causing delays but no injuries

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 collided with a parked Air Canada Boeing 777 on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport on October 6. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. when the Delta aircraft, en route to Haneda, Japan, clipped the horizontal stabilizer of the Air Canada plane, which was being towed to its gate. No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on the Delta flight. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the event, and both airlines are inspecting the aircraft for damage. The collision caused minor delays at the airport, though specific operational impacts remain limited in current reporting.

Skydivers assist after Beechcraft crash near East Troy airport

Skydivers assist after Beechcraft crash near East Troy airport

A single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed into a cornfield near East Troy, Wisconsin, on Sunday afternoon. Four people were on board; three were hospitalized for evaluation, and one was released at the scene. Skydivers from Skydive Milwaukee, who spotted the crash from the air, jumped to assist emergency crews in the difficult-to-access field. The FAA is investigating the cause.

O’Hare Tire Trouble: Two Aircraft Suffer Damaged Tires Hours Apart
travel1 month ago

O’Hare Tire Trouble: Two Aircraft Suffer Damaged Tires Hours Apart

Two airplanes suffered tire damage while landing at Chicago O’Hare within hours of each other, triggering an FAA investigation. American Airlines Flight 386 from LaGuardia blew two tires; United Airlines Flight 739 from Omaha also sustained tire damage. No injuries were reported, passengers deplaned via stairs, and buses shuttled them to the terminal as the planes were taken out of service for inspection; delays at the airport were minor.

Tire Blowout Forces United Flight 455 to Abort Takeoff at O’Hare
transportation1 month ago

Tire Blowout Forces United Flight 455 to Abort Takeoff at O’Hare

A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 bound for Phoenix (Flight 455) blew a tire during takeoff at Chicago O’Hare and aborted the takeoff; passengers deplaned on the runway and were bused back to the terminal. No injuries were reported, and the FAA has opened a preliminary investigation while another aircraft is arranged to take the passengers to Phoenix later today.

Bird strike sparks engine flames as AA jet departs Myrtle Beach, triggers emergency landing
transportation2 months ago

Bird strike sparks engine flames as AA jet departs Myrtle Beach, triggers emergency landing

An American Airlines Boeing 737 hit birds on takeoff from Myrtle Beach, causing flames to erupt from the engine and prompting an emergency return. The plane landed safely back at Myrtle Beach with 181 passengers and crew; it has been taken out of service for inspection, and the FAA will investigate. Bird debris was found on the runway, and remains (snarge) may be analyzed by the Smithsonian to aid future prevention.

Alaska flight halted during taxi at MIA after disturbance; authorities find no credible threat
travel2 months ago

Alaska flight halted during taxi at MIA after disturbance; authorities find no credible threat

An Alaska Airlines flight taxiing for departure at Miami International Airport returned to the gate after a reported passenger disturbance. The crew engaged lockdown procedures and shut down the engine; Miami-Dade deputies responded, passengers briefly deplaned, and two disruptive passengers were rebooked on another flight. Authorities later said there was no credible threat and the plane was cleared to resume boarding and continue to Seattle, with FAA launching its investigation. The incident comes as FAA data show ongoing unruly-passenger reports in 2026 (1,014 so far this year).

Delta jets narrowly miss on ATL runway as FAA opens investigation
transportation2 months ago

Delta jets narrowly miss on ATL runway as FAA opens investigation

Two Delta Air Lines planes nearly collided on a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when Flight 1568 (Pittsburgh) executed a go-around as Flight 2472 (Rochester) prepared to depart. Air Traffic Control directed maneuvers that separated the aircraft, with reported separations of roughly 1,800 feet horizontally and 600 feet vertically. The Pittsburgh flight landed safely, and the FAA is investigating; Delta says crews followed procedures to maintain safety and will cooperate with authorities.

Delta Flight Hit by Firework Near Chicago; FAA Investigating
national-news3 months ago

Delta Flight Hit by Firework Near Chicago; FAA Investigating

Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed safely at Chicago Midway on July 4 after a reported firework strike that caused minor paint damage; no injuries were reported and the FAA is investigating. Cockpit audio and air-traffic communications indicated the event occurred during descent at about 200 feet; the plane resumed service the following morning.

Seaplane makes hard landing in East River; eight rescued, two injured
transportation3 months ago

Seaplane makes hard landing in East River; eight rescued, two injured

A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard, upright water landing in the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan just after noon; eight people were evacuated by FDNY, with two sustaining minor injuries and declining medical attention. The aircraft landed and was towed back to a dock after taking off from East Hampton Airport at 11:24 a.m.; ATC audio captured the Mayday moment, and the FAA will investigate. The plane’s owner is not publicly listed.