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Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a flight after a misunderstanding with staff, with his coach claiming the security guard was disrespectful and recognized Nurmagomedov, leading to accusations of racial profiling.
A JetBlue Airbus A220 from Chicago went off the runway into the grass at Boston Logan Airport, causing a temporary closure and ground stop, with no injuries reported. Passengers were bused to the terminal, and delays are expected to continue as authorities investigate the incident.
Chrissy Teigen shared a harrowing experience on Instagram about an "erroneous takeoff" during a flight, where she feared for her life as the plane abruptly stopped. She expressed gratitude for the pilots and humorously noted how she became "very religious" during the scare. Teigen also shared family updates and asked her husband, John Legend, to call her.
Passengers and crew on a KLM jet in Amsterdam witnessed a person jump into a plane engine, causing a "hellish noise" and smoke. The incident left many traumatized, with some receiving support from a chaplain. The identity of the deceased and whether it was a suicide or accident remains unclear as authorities continue to investigate.
'Yellowstone' actor Forrie J. Smith claims he was kicked off a plane for refusing to sit next to a masked passenger, stating he was removed after expressing discomfort with the masked individual. Smith, known for his role as Lloyd Pierce on "Yellowstone," has previously expressed anti-vaxx views and refused to attend the 2022 SAG Awards due to being unvaccinated.
A passenger on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland described a terrifying experience as the plane suddenly dropped, causing people to be thrown from their seats and hit the ceiling, resulting in injuries to at least 50 individuals. The airline stated that a technical event caused the strong movement and is cooperating with officials to investigate the incident. Paramedics and emergency vehicles met the flight in Auckland, where 13 people were hospitalized, with most injuries being mild. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience and injuries and emphasized its commitment to safety.
Boeing faced another setback as a 787-9 Dreamliner experienced a "technical event," causing it to nosedive and injure 50 people on a flight from Sydney to Auckland. This incident adds to a series of recent troubles for Boeing, including a plane veering off the runway, losing a tire, and an engine shooting flames. The company has been under scrutiny since a door plug blew off a 737-MAX 9 in January, leading to a criminal probe by the Justice Department and a 23% stock drop.
A United Airlines flight from Memphis rolled onto the grass while exiting onto the taxiway at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, causing the plane to tilt to the side. All 160 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The FAA will be investigating the incident, and United Airlines will be working with relevant authorities to understand what happened.
Passengers on a Lufthansa flight from Bangkok to Munich were left traumatized after a 63-year-old German man began coughing up "litres of blood" and died mid-flight. Despite his wife's concerns and a doctor's assessment, the man's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to his death. The flight had to return to Bangkok, and Lufthansa confirmed the medical emergency, expressing condolences to the deceased passenger's relatives and apologizing for the inconvenience caused to other passengers.
Indian-American doctor, Dr Sudipta Mohanty, has been found not guilty of masturbating next to a 14-year-old girl on a plane during a flight from Honolulu to Boston. The three-day trial in Boston federal court resulted in his clearance of any wrongdoing, with the doctor expressing his dedication to caring for others as a physician and the impact of the false accusations on his life and work.
An American Airlines plane slid off the taxiway at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in New York due to snowy conditions, but no injuries were reported among the 50 passengers and three crew members on board. The FAA is investigating the incident, and the airline stated that the aircraft will undergo a full inspection after being towed from the taxiway.
The Gambia national football team's journey to the Africa Cup of Nations was marred by a harrowing experience when the plane they were traveling on suffered a lack of oxygen, causing some members to lose consciousness. The team, which had been en route to the Ivory Coast, was forced to return to Gambia's capital, Banjul. The head coach, Tom Saintfiet, described the ordeal as life-threatening and expressed concerns about their participation in the tournament. The team remains in Banjul, refusing to board a similar type of small propeller plane, and their involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations is now uncertain.
A passenger on Alaska Airlines flight 1282 describes chatting with a teen whose shirt was blown off by a hole in the plane's fuselage shortly after takeoff, highlighting the harrowing experience and the subsequent actions taken to ensure the safety and well-being of the passengers.
An iPhone survived a 16,000-foot drop after being expelled from an Alaska Airlines flight due to a sudden depressurization incident, and was found intact and in working condition by a Vancouver resident. The NTSB collected the device, which was the second phone found from the flight, along with other debris that may provide insight into the incident. The iPhone's survival can be attributed to its low weight and maximum speed, resulting in a limited amount of force on landing despite the height of the fall.
A JetBlue plane at JFK Airport tilted backwards with its nose in the air and its front wheel off the ground while passengers were getting off. The incident occurred due to a shift in weight and balance during deplaning, causing the tail of the aircraft to tip backward. No injuries were reported, and the plane has been taken out of service for inspection.