All articles tagged with #mishap
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship V3 while investigating a mishap where the Super Heavy booster failed to complete its boostback burn and landed in a hazard area, delaying the next flight until SpaceX's final report and corrective actions are approved; the Starship remains central to Artemis IV and Starlink V3 plans, but the inquiry could postpone those milestones.
The FAA grounded Blue Origin’s New Glenn following the NG-3 mission’s second-stage mishap, which prevented AST SpaceMobile’s satellite from reaching the intended orbit, triggering a safety investigation and a return-to-flight pause pending reviews by the FAA, NASA, the NTSB, and the U.S. Space Force.
NASA has reclassified Boeing’s Starliner Crew Flight Test as a Type A mishap—the agency’s most serious category—after thruster failures and a temporary loss of control threatened the mission, which nonetheless docked with the ISS. NASA officials stressed that different decisions could have led to a very different outcome and apologized for past classification biases. The investigation is ongoing, Starliner won’t carry astronauts again until thruster issues are resolved, and Boeing/NASA plan a future uncrewed cargo mission to the ISS no earlier than April 2026, with the ISS retirement slated for 2030 and a push for redundant commercial crew options.
NASA released the final Program Investigation Team report on Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner crewed test, finding a mix of hardware failures, qualification gaps, leadership missteps and cultural breakdowns that created risk. The mission is classified as a Type A mishap, and NASA will pursue corrective actions with Boeing before Starliner is cleared to fly again.
A blast at a gunpowder plant near Moscow resulted in 20 deaths and over 100 injuries, with investigations suggesting a rogue shell detonation and prior safety violations at the facility, which had previously experienced a deadly explosion in 2021.
During a performance in Seattle, Madonna fell off a chair while singing "Open Your Heart," but laughed off the incident and continued the show. The 65-year-old pop icon, who is on her "The Celebration Tour," momentarily forgot the lyrics but quickly resumed the performance with the help of backup dancers.
Madonna fell on stage during her Celebration tour in Seattle after a dancer lost control and dropped her while performing "Open Your Heart," but she quickly got up and continued the show, demonstrating her resilience and determination as the tour continues despite health challenges.
During a Tokyo concert on her "Eras Tour," Taylor Swift nearly fell off a prop house roof while performing "The 1" from her "Folklore" album. She stumbled but quickly recovered, assuring fans she was okay and continuing the show. This incident adds to a series of mishaps during her tour, including technical difficulties and other onstage accidents.
During a Tokyo concert on her "Eras Tour," Taylor Swift nearly fell off a prop house roof while performing "The 1," but managed to recover and continue the show. This incident adds to a series of mishaps during her tour, including technical difficulties in Cincinnati and other onstage accidents. Despite the close call, Swift reassured fans that she was okay and continued with her performance.
Usher recalls a near-disaster mishap during his 2011 Super Bowl halftime show cameo with the Black Eyed Peas, which fueled his passion to headline the event. He teases potential guest performers for his upcoming halftime show and discusses the challenge of condensing 30 years of music into a 13-minute performance. Usher also hints at incorporating elements from his Las Vegas residency and reveals that a documentary about his halftime show process is in the works.
Vistex CEO Sanjay Shah plunged to his death and Vistex President Vishwanath Raju Datla was critically injured when a wire holding up the iron cage they were in snapped during a grand entrance at a company party in India. The shocking incident, captured on video, occurred during the company's anniversary celebration at the Ramoji Film City. Shah, a philanthropist and founder of Vistex, had immigrated to the U.S. from India and was known for his charitable contributions, including the establishment of a hospital and educational institute.
Zayn Malik made a rare public appearance at the Kenzo show during Paris Fashion Week, where his foot appeared to get run over by a car, but he assured fans that he hadn't suffered any significant injuries. This marks his first major public event in six years, and he also discussed his coparenting relationship with Gigi Hadid and their 50-50 custody arrangement for their daughter Khai.
Actress and comedian Amy Sedaris took a tumble while presenting Paul Giamatti with the Best Actor award at the National Board of Review Awards Gala. Despite the mishap, the mood remained lighthearted, and Giamatti was seen rushing to help her up. The event also honored other top talents in the industry, including Martin Scorsese and Bradley Cooper, while Giamatti's win for his role in "The Holdovers" was celebrated.
Blue Origin is set to resume its New Shepard suborbital launches with the NS-24 mission, following a mishap over 15 months ago. The uncrewed flight, scheduled for no earlier than December 18, will carry 33 experiments and 38,000 postcards. The mishap investigation concluded that a structural failure of the BE-3PM engine's nozzle caused the problem. The Federal Aviation Administration identified 21 corrective actions for Blue Origin to undertake before flying again. The long delay in returning New Shepard to flight had led to speculation about the company's priorities, but it has since won a NASA contract and continued work on other projects.
The National Christmas Tree fell over on Tuesday, causing alarm among federal park workers and temporarily questioning plans for the national tree-lighting ceremony. Some critics have used the incident as a metaphor for President Biden's economic policies, while others see it as a relatable mishap during the pressure-filled holiday season. The 40-foot Norway spruce was toppled by a strong gust of wind and workers are using a crane to right it.