All articles tagged with #plane crashes
The article reviews major US stories of 2025, including devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, a series of tragic plane crashes, the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, significant legal cases like Karen Read’s trial and Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea, Sean Combs’ conviction, a manhunt for Travis Decker, and the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife by their son, highlighting a year marked by tragedy, legal battles, and notable events.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family died in a small plane crash in North Carolina, adding to a long history of aviation tragedies involving athletes across various sports, highlighting the risks associated with private flying.
US airlines have achieved an extraordinary safety record, having transported passengers over 13.3 trillion miles—equivalent to more than two light-years—without a crash since February 2009. This remarkable achievement highlights the effectiveness of safety measures and data sharing among airlines, making commercial air travel in the US exceptionally safe.
A letter written by Ernest Hemingway to his lawyer detailing his injuries from surviving two plane crashes has been sold at auction for $237,055. Hemingway described his burns, ruptured kidney, and other injuries, while also expressing his wit and annoyance with Abercrombie & Fitch for mishandling his hunting guns. The letter, written in 1954, sheds light on the author's resilience and determination to stay alive and continue his work.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating two separate plane crashes near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One small aircraft crashed into Lake Winnebago, and a recovery search is underway for the two people on board. In a separate incident, a mid-air collision occurred between two aircraft near Wittman Regional Airport. Multiple agencies are involved in the rescue and recovery efforts.