Tag

Pilot Killed

All articles tagged with #pilot killed

Fatal Plane Crash at Concord Intersection Claims One Life

A small plane crashed in Concord, killing the pilot and causing minor injuries to a driver. The downed plane was identified as a Van's RV-6, and the cause of the crash is currently unclear. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, and eyewitnesses reported hearing the engine fail before the crash. Kit planes like the RV-6 are subject to safety regulations similar to factory-built planes, and the FAA restricts where they can be flown.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

#aviation-accident #concord #faa

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Plane Crash in Plano Parking Lot: Pilot Killed in Fiery Incident

A pilot was killed when a small plane crashed into a shopping center parking lot in Plano, Texas. The pilot, who was the only person on board, has not been named. No one else was injured, and there was no damage to buildings. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Travel Safety Board. Witnesses reported that the pilot appeared disoriented before the crash.

via NBC News|

#accidentsdisasters #investigation #pilot-killed

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Gender Reveal Stunt Claims Pilot's Life

A gender reveal party in Mexico turned tragic when a plane used for the celebration crashed, killing the pilot. As attendees eagerly awaited news of the baby's gender, a Cessna plane released pink smoke but then spiraled out of control, crashing in a nearby field. The pilot, identified as Luis Ángel N, was trapped in the wreckage and later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.

via The Independent|

#gender-reveal #investigation #mexico

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Helicopter Crash Causes Minor Accidents on Ohio's I-70, Police Report

A helicopter crashed near I-70 in Ohio, killing the pilot and causing a series of minor accidents. The aircraft hit power lines and crashed into a cornfield, resulting in power outages and the closure of the highway for about five hours. The Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating the incident.

via ABC News|

#accidents #helicopter-crash #investigation

tragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Medical Helicopter Crashes Claim Two Lives in Alabama.

Marc Gann, a veteran airman and Life Saver 4 pilot, was killed in a medical helicopter crash in Shelby County, Alabama. He was dedicated to saving lives and had served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army. Two other crew members were also onboard, and one remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash, which occurred while the crew was responding to a call to extract a patient who had been hiking in the area. The original patient was transported separately to a hospital.

via AL.com|

#first-responders #medical-helicopter-crash #ntsb-investigation