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USA Today
24-04-2025
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- USA Today
Small plane crashes at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia with 1 person onboard
Small plane crashes at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia with 1 person onboard A small plane with one person onboard crashed at the Langley Air Force Base in Virginia the morning of April 24, officials confirmed. A pilot attempted to land a single seat aircraft at the Air Force base shortly before noon local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The medical status of the pilot is unclear, though no deaths were reported. USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for the Joint Base Langley-Eustis for information on the pilot's medical condition. An FAA spokesperson confirmed the pilot was flying an MX Aircraft MXS, a carbon fiber aircraft that emphasizes "performance and agility" for single riders, according to the aerobatic company's website. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the National Transportation Safety Board is leading with the FAA's assistance. Virginia crash comes amid worries over aviation safety Several crashes involving small planes have made headlines this spring, although data shows such crashes are typically much more common than commercial airline disasters. On April 19, a small plane crashed into a field in rural Illinois, killing all four people onboard, state police confirmed. The day prior, three people on board another Cessna 180 were killed when it crashed into a river in Nebraska. A week earlier, six people died after a Mitsubishi MU-2B crashed in upstate New York on April 12, about a day after three other people died when a small plane lost control and crashed onto a busy street in Boca Raton, Florida. Other recent aviation accidents have made national headlines as well. On April 10, a New York City tour helicopter crashed, killing all aboard. Five people were injured after a small plane crashed into a body of water at an Oregon airport on April 7. In late March, a small plane crashed into a suburban Minneapolis home. These incidents also follow several high-profile crashes in 2025 that have sparked scrutiny over aviation safety in the U.S. Though experts have maintained that aviation remains extremely safe, fatal incidents have raised concerns about flying. Data from the NTSB shows that overall, aviation accidents were down from 2023 to 2024.
Epoch Times
23-04-2025
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- Epoch Times
Small Plane Hit Power Line Before Crashing Into the Platte River in Nebraska
FREMONT, Neb.—A small plane appeared to have struck a power line before it crashed into the Platte River in Nebraska and killed all three people aboard, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Few details are available about the Friday evening crash because it is early in the NTSB investigation. The agency's preliminary report is expected in a few weeks, but the final report identifying the cause likely won't be done for more than a year. Fremont Airport officials told KETV that the plane was flying without its transponder being turned on, but Scott Vlasek, the director of the University of Nebraska-Omaha's Aviation Institute, said that might not have been required because the plane was flying in uncontrolled airspace along the river. Investigators will examine the maintenance records for the 71-year-old Cessna 180 for any sign of mechanical problems that could have contributed to the crash. The Dodge County Sheriff's office identified the three people killed in the crash as Daniel Williams, 43, of Moundridge, Kansas; Jeff Bittinger, 50; and Randy Amrein, 48. Both Bittinger and Amrein lived in Fremont, Nebraska.
New York Post
23-04-2025
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- New York Post
12-year-old girl first to notify police after small plane crashed into a Nebraska river, killing 3 on board
A 12-year-old girl was the first to spring into action when a small plane crashed into a river in eastern Nebraska Friday night and killed all three people on board, according to a report. Paisley Fenner, who had never dialed 911 before the fatal crash, made the initial alert to emergency services when the ill-fated Cessna 180 plunged into Platte River in Fremont around 8:15 p.m., KETV reported. 'It was like a boom and you could hear the impact when it landed,' Fenner told the local outlet. Advertisement 3 Paisley Fenner, 12, was the first to alert the police after the plane crashed into Platte River. KETV 'We stepped outside, and we were like, 'That's an airplane.' And then my first instinct initially was just 'Call 911.' That's just my first instinct. I've never had to do that before, but I knew that was what I needed to do.' Fenner then described a harrowing scene with her neighbors loading their airboats and rounding up their dogs to assist rescue efforts as the wrecked aircraft floated in the water. Advertisement The youngster said she's still processing the deadly crash — never thinking she would experience such a traumatic incident in her own backyard. 3 Three people died when the small plane plunged into the water. AP 'Yesterday we were still all in shock and we were still trembling, crying, and shaking,' Fenner told the outlet on Saturday. 'And today, it's still kinda the same way and we're still trying to fathom what happened. I've seen it on the news and stuff, plane crashes, but I didn't think it would happen in my backyard.' Advertisement 3 The cause of the crash is unknown. KETV The plane victims were identified as Fremont residents Jeff Bittinger, 50, and Randy Aemrein, 48, and Daniel Williams, 43, of Moundridge, Kansas, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate Friday's incident, the latest in a series of deadly aircraft emergencies in the past few months. The cause of the crash is unknown.
The Independent
22-04-2025
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- The Independent
Small plane hit power line before crashing into the Platte River in Nebraska
A small plane appeared to have struck a power line before it crashed into the Platte River in Nebraska and killed all three people aboard, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Few details are available about the Friday evening crash because it is early in the NTSB investigation. The agency's preliminary report is expected in a few weeks, but the final report identifying the cause likely won't be done for more than a year. Fremont Airport officials told KETV that the plane was flying without its transponder being turned on, but Scott Vlasek, the director of the University of Nebraska-Omaha's Aviation Institute, said that might not have been required because the plane was flying in uncontrolled airspace along the river. Investigators will examine the maintenance records for the 71-year-old Cessna 180 for any sign of mechanical problems that could have contributed to the crash. The Dodge County Sheriff's office identified the three people killed in the crash as Daniel Williams, 43, of Moundridge, Kansas; Jeff Bittinger, 50; and Randy Amrein, 48. Both Bittinger and Amrein lived in Fremont, Nebraska.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Illinois plane crash leaves 4 from Menomonie dead
The Brief A plane crash in central Illinois claimed the lives of four people from Menomonie, Wisconsin. Officials released the identities of the victims on Sunday. The NTSB is now investigating the cause of the crash. (FOX 9) - A plane crash near Trilla, Illinois on Saturday claimed the lives of four people from Menomonie, Wisconsin, officials said. What we know Illinois State Police say the plane crashed around 10:15 a.m. near Trilla in southern Illinois. Authorities say it appears the Cessna 180 struck powerlines and crashed into a field, according to the FAA and NTSB. Officials said four people, two men and two women, from Menomonie, Wisconsin were killed. Local perspective The Coles County coroner identified the victims on Sunday as: Ross R. Nelson, 46-year-old man Raimi A. Rundle, 45-year-old woman Courtney L. Morrow, 36-year-old woman Michael H. Morrow, 48-year-old man The backstory According to online records, Nelson was the owner of the plane. Flight records show the plane left the Menomonie Municipal Airport on Wednesday morning, making stops in Kentucky and then Nashville, Tennessee. The plane left Lester Airfield in Sacramento, Kentucky around 9:13 a.m. before crashing in Illinois. What we don't know The exact cause of the crash is not yet known. FAA investigators were on scene on Saturday and NTSB crews were expected to arrive at the scene on Sunday. What they're saying The NTSB tells FOX 32 in Chicago they will review flight tracking data, recordings from air traffic control, maintenance records, weather, and other factors as they investigate. In a statement, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker mourned the victims of the crash. "Terrible news out of Coles County," he said. "My administration is monitoring the situation as we keep those impacted by the plane crash in our thoughts today. Thank you to the first responders who rushed to the scene. Please follow the guidance of officials as they provide assistance." What's next A preliminary NTSB report, which should be released in the next two to four weeks, may lend some insight into what caused the crash.
