Alarms went off on the Dali cargo ship hours before it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, indicating an inconsistent power supply while still docked. The vessel later lost power as it approached the bridge, ultimately causing the collapse. Six members of a road repair crew were killed, and a fourth body was recovered from a missing construction vehicle in the Patapsco River. The FBI has confirmed a criminal investigation into the events leading up to the crash.
A small plane, believed to be a twin-engine Gulfstream AC95, crashed near the 215 Freeway in San Bernardino County, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and search and rescue crews were deployed to access the debris field located north of Devil's Canyon. The number of people on board and any potential survivors remain unclear.
A plane heading to Idaho from Aurora, Oregon crashed in a remote area near Madras, Oregon, killing all on board. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed the crash and stated that names and details of the passengers will not be released until families are notified. The NTSB and FAA will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Audio recordings reveal a pilot's final moments as he reported engine failure and attempted an emergency landing before his small plane crashed in Nashville, killing him, another adult, and three children. The aircraft, carrying Canadian citizens, had originated in Ontario and made stops in Pennsylvania and Kentucky before the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.
The Clearwater Police Department has identified the three victims killed in the Clearwater, Florida plane crash as the NTSB continues to investigate the cause. The victims include the pilot, Jemin Patel, and two individuals on the ground. The plane crashed into a mobile home park, causing fires and resulting in multiple casualties. The NTSB will focus on examining the pilot, the aircraft, and the operating environment, and aims to complete the investigation within 30 days.
A hot air balloon crash in Eloy, Arizona, resulted in four deaths and one critical injury, with an "unspecified problem" with the balloon's "envelope" being a potential cause. The National Transportation Safety Board found no mechanical anomalies and is analyzing flight information and a video camera from the crash. The deceased included the pilot and three passengers, while the injured person remains hospitalized. The company operating the balloon, Droplyne Hot Air Balloon Rides, claims to have had a perfect safety record.
The NTSB is investigating a hot air balloon crash in Eloy, Arizona, that resulted in four deaths and one person critically injured. Eight skydivers successfully jumped before the tragedy occurred, and the police have released the names of the survivors. The identities of the pilot and four passengers who were still on board when the crash happened have also been disclosed. The NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report on the crash within the next 30 days, with a full report potentially taking one to two years.
Three people killed in a small plane crash in western Massachusetts have been identified as the owner of a flight school, a flight instructor, and a student pilot. The Beechcraft 55 Baron Twin-Piston plane, owned by the Fly Lugu Flight School, crashed near the Greenfield-Leyden town line. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash, and anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the NTSB. The investigation will examine various factors, and a final report is expected in 12-24 months.
