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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
3 rescued after small plane crashes into Atlantic Ocean
Three people were rescued from the Atlantic Ocean after a single-engine aircraft crashed Sunday night off Indian River County.
CNA
6 days ago
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- CNA
South Korean navy says patrol aircraft carrying 4 people crashed
SEOUL: South Korea's navy said a maritime patrol aircraft with four people on board crashed near a military base in the southern city of Pohang on Thursday (May 29). The crash happened at 1.43pm (12.43pm Singapore time), the South Korean navy said in a statement. The navy was trying to confirm the cause of the accident and the number of casualties, it said. Earlier, the Yonhap News Agency reported the plane crashed in the mountains on the east coast, citing authorities.
ABC News
28-05-2025
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- ABC News
ATSB report reveals pilot unwell before fatal plane crash in WA's Midwest
Australia's air safety watchdog says the pilot of a light plane who died in a crash in WA's Midwest was unwell prior to the flight. The man, aged in his 60s, was killed when the Cessna 150M crashed in bushland near Ogilvie, around 500 kilometres north of Perth, on March 21 en route from Geraldton to Shark Bay. A motorist spotted the wreckage of the aircraft about 11:15am that day, just over an hour after the plane took off, and notified authorities. In its preliminary report, released on Wednesday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) noted the aircraft collided with terrain at high speed, and there was no post-impact fire. The preliminary report noted witnesses at Geraldton Airport said the pilot appeared unwell prior to the flight, and had mentioned having severe gastroenteritis in the days leading up to it. However, it said he had no apparent speech or physical impairment. "The ATSB's ongoing investigation will include the collection and review of all available medical history and post-mortem information for the pilot," Commissioner Angus Mitchell said. "It will also include examination and review of all the other evidence gathered, including CCTV and CTAF recordings, aircraft, pilot and operator documentation, witness reports, the aircraft's maintenance history and the evidence gathered at the accident site." The report found about 18 minutes into the flight, the pilot texted a photo to a staff member at the maintenance organisation at Geraldton, noting a "slightly higher than usual oil temperature". "The temperature shown in the photo was towards the upper end of the normal range, but below the 240 degrees Fahrenheit maximum oil temperature limit." The ATSB noted the maintainer replied to the text, stating they "could look into fitting coolers onto the aircraft to resolve the issue". The bureau said it was still recovering data from a damaged GPS receiver found at the accident site. A final report, including safety analysis and findings, will be released when the investigation concludes. "Should a critical safety issue be identified … the ATSB will notify relevant parties immediately," Mr Mitchell said.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- BBC News
Man, 71, badly injured in Durrington light aircraft crash
A man has suffered life-threatening injuries in a light aircraft Police were called to a field in Milston, Durrington, just before 19:00 BST on force said the man, 71, was being treated in investigation will be carried out by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, officers added.
Fox News
23-05-2025
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- Fox News
2 dead, 8 injured after plane from NJ carrying 6 makes fiery crash in San Diego military neighborhood: police
A small aircraft crashed in a large San Diego military neighborhood Thursday morning, killing two people and injuring eight others, police said. The aircraft, a Cessna 550 Citation business jet, crashed around 3:45 a.m. in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting multiple homes and cars in flames. It was carrying six people, whose current conditions are unknown, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight originated at Teterboro, New Jersey. After making a stop in Wichita, Kansas, it appeared to have been inbound to Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Officials said about 100 residents were displaced; Liberty Military Housing and the Red Cross are assisting in finding immediate accommodations. The FAA is analyzing the scene and eight National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials are en route. Firefighters who arrived at the scene first initiated a quick attack, working with the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) to evacuate homes and knock down fires. Naval Base San Diego Capt. Bob Healy described the neighborhood as "one of the largest military housing areas in the world." Initial reports say that the plane hit a pole, losing its wing, then crashed into a home, sending debris airborne. Officials said that 15 homes were impacted by the crash. "We have jet fuel all over the place," San Diego Fire Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said during a news conference. Eddy said there was a "direct hit to multiple homes" and described "a gigantic debris field" in an area of densely populated homes and sweeping canyon views. Video footage shows one house badly damaged by fire. At least three cars were seen burned in the driveway and the roof was partially collapsed. "When [the plane] hit the street, as the jet fuel went down, it took out every single car," Eddy said. "Every single car was burning on both sides of the street." Officials said military families helped each other escape homes and jump out of windows, preventing additional injuries and fatalities. None of those injured had to be taken to the hospital from the scene. Debris from the aircraft was seen strewn along a nearby road and several other cars on the road were also charred and mangled and could be seen still smoldering hours later as the morning sky brightened. "We had one stubborn car fire that wouldn't go out, but the house fires have been knocked down," Eddy said. "Every car on both sides of the street caught fire due to jet fuel. Multiple homes were destroyed." San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl described the catastrophic scenes. "I can't quite put words to describe what this scene looks like, but with the jet fuel going down the street and everything on fire all at once, it was pretty horrific to see," Wahl said. "For the police officers and firefighters to run in there, start trying to evacuate people out of the way and doing anything and everything they could to try to save somebody's life is really heroic." The crash site is close to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, a smaller airport on the north side of the city. The crash drew a large police and fire response with first responders going house-to-house to check on residents. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the plane to crash. As of 11:30 a.m. local time, San Diego Police Department Lt. Travis Easter said the scene was "still active" and roads would remain closed. One witness said he heard several loud booms followed by fires. "You look out the window, you just see big flames... So big flames, flames everywhere," he told Fox 2 KTVU. Multiple roads were cordoned off as jet fuel rushed down the street, officials said. The FAA and NTSB will investigate, the FAA said in a statement. The NSTB will lead the investigation and provide any updates, the FAA said.
