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US news
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
#avalanche
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

2 American Backcountry Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Stubai Alps, Austria, Leaving 1 Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Skiing

New Report Blames Back-Country Guides For Choosing Highly Avalanche-Prone Route In Tahoe Tragedy

fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

2 American Backcountry Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Stubai Alps, Austria, Leaving 1 Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

Skiing
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New Report Blames Back-Country Guides For Choosing Highly Avalanche-Prone Route In Tahoe Tragedy

Back-country ski guides are criticized for their route choice during the February 17 avalanche near Donner Summit.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Is the Most Beautiful Airport Landing in the U.S.-and It's Known For Its Gorgeous Mountain Views

Beautiful airport landings enhance the travel experience, with rankings highlighting stunning views at various global airports.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 week ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

United 787 engine fire underscores the role of pilot actions and the dangers on the ground

A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a possible engine fire after takeoff from Los Angeles, returned safely to the airport within 40 minutes, and all 268 passengers and crew evacuated without serious injuries.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
Chicago
fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

Atlanta-bound Delta plane erupts in flames seconds after takeoff from Brazil airport

A Delta flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Sao Paulo, but all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
#helicopter-crash
Public health
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Elderly people should be SEPARATED on flights to speed up evacuations

Elderly passengers should be distributed evenly on flights to enhance emergency evacuation efficiency.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

New details from federal investigators reveal how the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport unfolded

A key safety alert failed to activate before the fatal Air Canada crash due to a truck lacking a transponder.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: United Flight Out of SFO Had Near Miss With Helicopter

Antoine Watson received a lenient sentence for the involuntary manslaughter of 84-year-old Grandpa Vicha Ratanapakdee, upsetting the victim's family.
US news
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
Snowboarding
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Snowboarder sustains serious injuries in Cannon Mountain crash

A snowboarder was seriously injured after crashing into a tree while out of bounds at Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

At least 69 killed in Colombia military plane crash

A military transport plane crash in southern Colombia killed at least 69 people, with ongoing investigations into the cause.
#air-canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

fromFortune
1 week ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

Canada news
fromFortune
1 week ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?

Two fatalities occurred when an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport during landing.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Three killed as tourist helicopter crashes on Hawaiian island of Kauai

A tourist helicopter crash in Kauai killed three and injured two, with the incident occurring at Kalalau Beach on the Na Pali Coast.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 week ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 week ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
US news
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Pursuit by Sheriff's Deputies Ends In Fiery Crash Outside Travis Air Force Base, Killing Two

Two people died in a crash after fleeing from police near Travis Air Force Base.
#aviation
NYC parents
fromabc7.com
1 week ago

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

Two young Canadian pilots died in a collision between their plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
NYC parents
fromabc7.com
1 week ago

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

Two young Canadian pilots died in a collision between their plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Remembering The Dangerous Drone Mishap That Nearly Took Out A Legendary Ski Racer

Quite honestly, if I look at the pictures from the drone crash on the internet, I get sweaty palms and tremble. -Marcel Hirscher
Snowboarding
#plane-crash
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man dies after skydive in Devon, police say

A 49-year-old man died following a skydiving incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon on Saturday, with police investigating the circumstances.
#aviation-emergency
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Links: Two Skiers Die in Separate Incidents at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Resort

Fatal ski incidents at Lake Tahoe, new Oakland sex-trafficking penalties, insurance disputes, teacher layoffs, a Supreme Court tariff ruling, wildfire-insurance bill, and a memorial.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Colombian military plane with 125 on board crashes after takeoff

A Colombian military plane with 125 people on board crashed after takeoff, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Law
fromabc7.com
2 months ago

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

An Alaska Airlines captain is suing Boeing for blaming him after a 737 Max 9 door plug panel blew off due to missing assembly bolts.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Los Angeles man dies on advanced ski trail near Lake Tahoe

Nicholas Kenworthy, 26, died while traversing the advanced Martis Trail near Northstar California Resort in Truckee; circumstances and injury details remain unconfirmed.
#aviation-accident
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Burbank Airport could be next scene of mid-air crash, airlines warn NTSB

Commercial airlines warn the next deadly mid-air collision could occur at Burbank Airport; the NTSB urges the FAA to take immediate safety action.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic

A JetBlue Airbus A320 suffered an engine failure and smoke on takeoff at Newark, returned for an emergency landing, and evacuated on slides with no injuries.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Tire seen falling off plane departing from Las Vegas airport, later retrieved

Around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, British Airways Flight 274 lost a tire just as it was taking off from Harry Reid International Airport, FAA officials told SFGATE. The Airbus landed safely in London, and "the tire was retrieved from the LAS airfield," airport officials confirmed to SFGATE via email. "There were no reported injuries or damage to airport property." On Thursday, the same aircraft is slated to travel from London's Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo, Brazil, Flight24 data shows.
US news
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Arizona Dept. of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed while responding to an active shooter, killing the pilot and a trooper/paramedic; the suspect was taken into custody.
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