All articles tagged with #plane crash
A 2014 Sling aircraft en route to Catalina crashed in a rugged area around 12:20 p.m. Thursday after departing Torrance, killing both people aboard. Responders reached the remote site as FAA and NTSB investigators probe the cause; identities of the victims have not been released. The aircraft had flown regularly in the days prior, including trips to Catalina.
Two people were killed when a small Airplane Factory Sling crashed in a remote area southwest of Avalon on Catalina Island. Responders declared the victims dead at the scene; the NTSB and FAA will investigate the cause, and roads and trails near the crash site were temporarily closed during the response.
A Colombian military Hercules C-130 crash after takeoff in Puerto Leguizamo, Putumayo, killed at least 66 people and injured dozens out of 128 aboard; 57 were rescued, four soldiers were unaccounted for. Authorities say there are no signs of attack, and the cause is under investigation. Rescue efforts continued as President Petro and Defense Minister Sánchez spoke about the tragedy and modernization needs for the military.
A Hercules C-130 military transport plane carrying 128 people (mostly soldiers) crashed shortly after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia, killing at least 66 and injuring dozens, with four crew members missing. Officials say there are no indications of an attack, and authorities are coordinating evacuations and aid as investigations begin.
An Air Canada flight collided with a Port Authority fire truck on LaGuardia’s runway, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others. Passenger Rebecca Liquori, aboard the plane, described turbulence during descent, a rough landing, and a loud crash as brakes were applied, while investigators seek the cause; News 12’s coverage included Liquori speaking about the moments leading up to the incident.
A regional Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck on approach to LaGuardia, killing two pilots and injuring multiple people, prompting a shutdown of the airport that was later reopened. Officials emphasized the LaGuardia control tower was well-staffed, and the NTSB retrieved the cockpit voice and data recorders as investigators begin examining debris and other evidence; more updates are expected as the probe continues.
A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport plane crashed on takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in southern Colombia, with 11 air force personnel and 114 soldiers on board. Rescue teams saved 48 injured, but the number of survivors and fatalities remains uncertain as authorities investigate the cause. President Petro lamented the tragedy and cited delays in renewing the military fleet, while leaders call for investigations. The crash underscores ongoing concerns over Colombia’s military aircraft readiness, with ongoing rescue operations at the scene.
A Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo, with 114 passengers and 11 crew aboard. At least 48 people have been recovered with injuries; fatalities have not yet been confirmed. Emergency crews are at the site, and President Petro has expressed concern while criticizing bureaucratic delays in modernising the armed forces' equipment.
Four years after the 2022 China Eastern crash that killed 132 people, China's aviation regulator has yet to publish a final investigation update, leaving families in the dark as anniversaries pass. Earlier statements said there were no faults with the aircraft, crew, or weather, while unconfirmed reports of possible intentional action have circulated. The delay drew scrutiny from industry groups like IATA, which urges timely, complete final reports to improve safety.
An Indiana native and Purdue University graduate, Seth R. Koval, 38, was one of six service members killed when their refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting another aircraft. A Mooresville resident and Purdue alumnus, he served since 2006 in the Indiana National Guard before transferring to the Ohio Air National Guard in 2017, with 2,076 total flight hours (including 440 combat hours) and deployments in 2014, 2020, 2022, 2023 and this year. The crash’s cause is under investigation and not believed to be due to hostile fire; the Purdue community and state officials mourn his loss, and donations via GoFundMe were established for his family.
A Bolivian Air Force Hercules cargo plane carrying new banknotes crashed near La Paz, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway and scattering money on the ground; at least 15 people were killed, with authorities suspending all flights to and from the terminal as rescue teams responded.
A Bolivian Air Force C-130 cargo plane crashed on approach to El Alto International Airport, killing at least 11 people. The aircraft, flying from Santa Cruz, was carrying banknotes to the Central Bank of Bolivia. The runway was hit and the airport was temporarily closed as authorities opened an investigation. The Defense Ministry warned the banknotes have no purchasing power, and urged the public to stay away, as some people reportedly tried to collect the money at the scene.
Four people, including Franklin, Tennessee–based auto shop owners Aaron Stokes and Austin Huskey, were killed when a small plane crashed into mountainous terrain near Emerald Mountain outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The victims also included Stokes’ son Jakson and nephew Colin. The flight originated in Nashville with a stop in Kansas City, and the NTSB is investigating the crash’s cause.
Four people died when a turboprop plane crashed near Emerald Mountain outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, including Aaron Stokes (47), founder of Shop Fix Academy, and Austin Huskey (37), CEO of Huskey Building Supply, along with Jakson Stokes (21) and Colin Stokes (21). The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway, crashing into several vehicles. The pilot and a passenger were not injured, while two drivers were hospitalized as a precaution. The intersection remained closed as crews remove the aircraft and authorities investigate with FAA and Gainesville Police.