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9 hours ago
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Dramatic video shows small plane crash on golf course in Australia
Video footage captured the dramatic moment a small plane crashed onto a golf course in Australia. Around 2:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 17, the plane, a Piper Cherokee, made an emergency landing at Mona Vale Golf Club in Sydney's Northern Beaches region, the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau said in a news release. Onlookers at the golf course rushed to aid the two passengers, a pilot and instructor, surveillance footage released by the golf course showed. The two individuals emerged from the aircraft without serious injury, the golf club announced. Earlier in the day, the plane had departed Camden Airport, about 82 miles south of Sydney, to conduct a training flight, the Transportation Safety Bureau said. Watch video of plane crash-landing onto golf course After taking off, the aircraft reportedly experienced an engine power loss, prompting the pilot to conduct an emergency landing on the course, the agency said. 'Big crunching sound': Witness details plane crashing onto golf course Both individuals were treated at the scene for minor injuries and later transported to an area hospital for further evaluation, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing information from New South Wales Ambulance. One person suffered minor facial injuries, the outlet reported. Witness Keanu Turnewitsch told the outlet he was on the course with a friend when a 'nice big shadow came over the top.' 'It was dead silence,' he said. 'About 30 seconds later, we had a big crunching sound… then all the ambulances and everything started coming past and sirens for 20, 30 minutes." He added, 'By the time we got back up around, there was an airplane on the golf course.' In a Facebook post, the golf course said, "A huge credit goes to the pilot for an incredible landing that avoided greater harm, and a heartfelt thank you to the members and patrons who rushed to help without hesitation. 'Moments like these remind us of the strength and spirit of our community.' More news: TSA's faster PreCheck lane is now available at these 15 airports Investigation into small plane crash underway The Transportation Safety Bureau said it would interview the pilots, other involved parties and witnesses and collect available recorded information, including footage and flight tracking data. The agency is also asking for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward and submit it on their website. The Transportation Safety Bureau will later publish a final report with its findings. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Plane crashes onto golf course in Australia: Watch video
USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
Dramatic video shows small plane crash on golf course in Australia
Video footage captured the dramatic moment a small plane crashed onto a golf course in Australia. Around 2:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 17, the plane, a Piper Cherokee, made an emergency landing at Mona Vale Golf Club in Sydney's Northern Beaches region, the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau said in a news release. Onlookers at the golf course rushed to aid the two passengers, a pilot and instructor, surveillance footage released by the golf course showed. The two individuals emerged from the aircraft without serious injury, the golf club announced. Earlier in the day, the plane had departed Camden Airport, about 82 miles south of Sydney, to conduct a training flight, the Transportation Safety Bureau said. Watch video of plane crash-landing onto golf course After taking off, the aircraft reportedly experienced an engine power loss, prompting the pilot to conduct an emergency landing on the course, the agency said. 'Big crunching sound': Witness details plane crashing onto golf course Both individuals were treated at the scene for minor injuries and later transported to an area hospital for further evaluation, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing information from New South Wales Ambulance. One person suffered minor facial injuries, the outlet reported. Witness Keanu Turnewitsch told the outlet he was on the course with a friend when a 'nice big shadow came over the top.' 'It was dead silence,' he said. 'About 30 seconds later, we had a big crunching sound… then all the ambulances and everything started coming past and sirens for 20, 30 minutes." He added, 'By the time we got back up around, there was an airplane on the golf course.' In a Facebook post, the golf course said, "A huge credit goes to the pilot for an incredible landing that avoided greater harm, and a heartfelt thank you to the members and patrons who rushed to help without hesitation. 'Moments like these remind us of the strength and spirit of our community.' More news: TSA's faster PreCheck lane is now available at these 15 airports Investigation into small plane crash underway The Transportation Safety Bureau said it would interview the pilots, other involved parties and witnesses and collect available recorded information, including footage and flight tracking data. The agency is also asking for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward and submit it on their website. The Transportation Safety Bureau will later publish a final report with its findings. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@
USA Today
4 days ago
- USA Today
Breeze Airways flight diverts after 'unruly' passenger breaks restraints twice
A Breeze Airways flight heading to Los Angeles from Virginia was diverted after a passenger with a skateboard became "unruly" and started waving the sports equipment around at flight attendants, according to local police and federal authorities. Officers with Grand Junction police in Grand Junction, Colorado, about 244 miles west of Denver, responded to an incident at the Grand Junction Airport around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the department said in a Facebook post. Upon arrival, officers found that an intoxicated 46-year-old passenger from Los Angeles, "became agitated" and yelled "racist slurs at airline staff" while aboard Breeze Airways Flight 704, which had left Norfolk, Virginia, around 9 a.m. on Aug. 13, according to information from local police and the FBI. As flight attendants attempted to restrain the man while in the air, he managed to break free of the restraints twice, prompting an emergency landing at the airport, police said. Was the passenger charged with a crime? The passenger did not physically assault anyone on the aircraft, and no injuries were reported, according to police. Neither the police department nor the FBI provided information about possible charges the man may face, but confirmed that the U.S. Attorney's Office would release further details regarding charges. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, passengers who engage in unruly behavior can be sentenced to prison, fined up to $37,000 or be put on a no-fly list. In 2025, there have been over 1,000 cases of unruly passengers on board commercial planes, according to the FAA. Following the incident, the passenger was taken into custody by the Grand Junction Police Department and transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing. USA TODAY has emailed Breeze Airways for comment on Thursday, Aug. 14, but has not received a response. Breeze Airways is a low-cost airline headquartered in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, and provides nonstop service between underserved routes at affordable rates, according to its website. The airline began operating commercially in 2021. Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at mdelrey@
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Small plane crashes at Ohio airport after landing gear fails
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed in Ohio. A 2021 Hatz Bantam biplane was attempting to land on the southern runway at Sandusky County Regional Airport around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, the agency said. As the plane touched down, it made a hard landing and veered off the runway, causing the landing gear to collapse, the FAA said. A 78-year-old man operating the plane was uninjured, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a news release. The pilot was wearing a seatbelt harness and eye goggles at the time of the crash. No other people were on board. Investigators do not believe impairment was involved in the incident and did not find any hazardous materials on the plane. Sandusky County Regional Airport is a county-owned public-use airport near Fremont, about 87 miles west of Cleveland. Another similar plane incident happened in Montana The incident comes a day after a small Socata TBM 700 crashed into multiple planes while attempting to land at an airport in Kalispell, Montana. The pilot of the jet, which had four people aboard, lost control of the aircraft and crashed onto the runway, striking several parked airplanes and igniting fires on numerous aircraft. No injuries were reported. Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@
USA Today
08-08-2025
- USA Today
Video captures scary moment Royal Caribbean water slide breaks, injuring guest
Officials on board a Royal Caribbean cruise liner responded after a guest sustained injuries from a water slide on Thursday. The incident occurred on the Icon of the Seas, the company said in a written statement. "Our team provided medical care to an adult guest when acrylic glass broke off a water slide as the guest passed through the slide," the company said, noting the guest is being treated for his injuries and the water slide is closed for the remainder of the cruise as an investigation takes place. Video captures frightening moment Footage captured of the incident shows the busted glass panel with water pouring out of the enclosed slide. In the video, someone asks "Did the person fall out?" Another responds "Yes, they did." Bystanders are heard alerting workers to "stop the slide." Watch the moment in the video above. Previous incidents on Royal Caribbean cruises Royal Caribbean offers seven-night vacations on board the 1,198-foot-long vessel. Icon of the Seas features six waterslides, an adults-only retreat and seven pools, according to the company's website. Some of the packages include stops in the Bahamas, Honduras and Mexico. Royal Caribbean officials did not disclose additional information or identify the guest involved. The company is the second-largest cruise liner in the world. In recent years, the company has faced other injury claims ranging from slip and falls to medical negligence. Last month, Royal Caribbean International reported a guest fell over the side of an infinity pool on board Icon of the Seas but did not sustain injuries. The guest was attempting to retrieve their sunglasses at the time of the incident. Also in July, a crew member was pronounced dead after allegedly jumping overboard after stabbing another employee. Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@
