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The U.S. government admitted partial fault in a deadly midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people, including a Black Hawk helicopter crew and a passenger jet, with blame assigned to both military and air traffic control errors, in a court filing related to a lawsuit.
Kentucky officials have identified the 14 victims of the UPS cargo plane crash near Louisville, which occurred after the plane's left engine caught fire during takeoff. The victims include pilots, employees, and a young child, with all bodies accounted for through DNA and medical records. The crash led to grounding of similar aircraft and an investigation, with officials emphasizing the tragedy's impact on the community.
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in at least 12 deaths. The incident involved the detachment of the plane's left engine, which was captured on CCTV, and the aircraft caught fire, hitting several buildings. The flight data recorder has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
A plane crash near Kenya's coast has resulted in the deaths of 10 European tourists and a local pilot, with investigations ongoing into the cause, possibly related to bad weather conditions.
A cargo plane skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in two fatalities on the ground and the aircraft splitting in two. The incident involved a Boeing 747 operated by Air ACT for Emirates SkyCargo, with investigations ongoing into the cause, which may include weather, runway conditions, or aircraft issues.
A cargo plane from Dubai veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, striking a ground vehicle and plunging into the sea, resulting in two fatalities among ground personnel. The incident led to the temporary closure of the north runway, but all crew members aboard the aircraft survived.
A Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the deaths of two security personnel in a patrol vehicle and the rescue of four crew members; the incident occurred despite safe weather and runway conditions, with investigations ongoing.
Public speculation about the causes of the Air India crash is discouraged by aviation experts, as early assumptions can hinder thorough investigations, which involve meticulous evidence collection and analysis over years, and can cause additional distress to victims' families and professionals involved.
A JetBlue flight from Chicago to Boston veered off the runway and into the grass upon landing at Logan International Airport, with no injuries reported. The runway was closed, and passengers were bused to the terminal as crews assessed the situation. The airline announced a full investigation into the incident amid concerns over air safety, which have been heightened by recent aviation accidents and declining public confidence.
A JetBlue flight from Chicago O'Hare to Boston Logan International Airport veered off the runway onto the grass upon landing, but no injuries were reported. The runway is closed for assessment, and passengers were bused to the terminal while the FAA investigates the incident.
Five U.S. military service members were killed when a military aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during a routine air refueling mission. The Department of Defense is withholding their identities until their next of kin have been notified. This incident is the latest in a series of fatal military accidents this year.