What: Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche en route from Pentiction to Boundary Bay Where: Brenda Mines, 22 kilometres west of Peachland Canada When: August 13, 2012 Who: 4 aboard, 2 fatalities Why: The plane was off course when it crashed at 5 p.m. local time near Brenda Mines. One person died on the scene. Three... »
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Newfoundland Runway Overrun
Friday, August 17th, 2012
Click to view full size photo at Airliners.net Contact photographer Carlos Aleman What: Ilyushin Il-76TD-90VD Where: St. John’s International Airport, Newfoundland When: Aug 13 2012 Who: 9 crew Why: On landing at St Johns, the plane overran the end of the runway. The plane sustained some damage as well as runway lighting. The incident... »
Andes Approach Is a Bumpy Ride
Friday, August 17th, 2012
What: Air France Boeing 777-200 en route from Paris to Santiago Where: Santiago Chile When: Aug 6th 2012 Who: 306 aboard, 8 injured Why: While en approach to Santiago, the pilots encountered severe turbulence. The Andes area is well known area for turbulence (Aconcagua mountain (22,831 ft) The pilots made a safe landing. Six... »
