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Trainer Flight Crashes in Modimola Dam, South Africa
On April 16, 2013, a Pearl Coral-owned de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth with two aboard crashed in Modimola Dam in Mmabatho in South Africa. The training flight crashed into the water witnessed by a cattle herder near the dam. When boats arrived to search, it was dark, and too late to search. Initially, the... »
NTSB Assisting in Lion Air Boeing Investigation
In George’s Point of View As I stand here on the balcony of my Cancun suite snapping a video of a gathering far below on the beach, the force of the wind off the ocean nearly knocks me off my feet. Yes, my Air Crash Consultant mind is at work, even when I’m relaxing... »
100 Dana ground victims demand compensation
More than 100 ground victims are currently demanding compensation for property damage from the Dana plane crash last June. Claims running into billions of naira. At one point, they were told that the Lagos government planned to take the land to build a memorial to the crash victims. Owners have to provide valid certificates... »
Beech Crashes in Big Bear Lake
The Beech A36 Bonanza crashed in Big Bear Lake had been cleared for landing when it crashed in Big Bear lake. The four people aboard were slightly injured. The plane lost power, and the pilot told ATC that the plane was not going to make it to the airport. The NTSB is investigating. »
Crashed, Stolen, Force Landings on April 1 No Joke
On April 1: A privately owned Reims Cessna F172E with two aboard made an emergency landing in Nome, Norway after an engine failed. Neither of the two aboard reported injury. An Ultralight suffered a mechanical failure in south Surrey, BC crashed and sustained damage. The pilot parachuted out into a field of blueberries, and... »
South Bend Hawker Crash Update
A news agency has reported about the clean up of the plane crash in South Bend on March 13, 2013. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has observed the scene and is part of the team assessing the damage. NTSB said that the clean-up process generally “falls on the source that caused the contamination.... »
Catalina Plane Crash
(Update pending) What: single-engine Mooney M20J registered to a Corona resident Where: three-quarters of a mile off the departure end of Runway 22 of Catalina island airport. When: 1:15 p.m . Monday Who: 2 were dead at the scene, one died shortly after help arrived, one transported to hospital. Why: Under investigation. »
Microlight Crashes in UK
What: microlight which crashed at 50mph, possibly planning a short flight around the Easingwold and Thirsk Where: taking off a grass runway at Baxby Air Sports Club, Husthwaite, near Easingwold, North Yorkshire UK When: 1.30pm Thursday Who: the pilot, and a passenger were both taken to York District Hospital. Why: Unable to reach the... »
Tahoe Plane Splashes Down
What: unidentified “sea” plane … upside down Where: off Burnt Cedar Beach in Incline Village; south of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe pier When: 11 a.m. Thursday Sept 11 2008 Who: pilot and passenger are both unhurt Why: While the plane was being towed by North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District’s Marine 16 boat,... »
Cessna Crashes in Ohio
What: Cessna 150 Where: Grimes Airport in Urbana When: late Wednesday morning Sept 10, 2008 Who: Pilot Linda Blodgett, 69, of Ashland had minor injuries; passenger Christina Creamer, 58, also of Ashland, was uninjured Why: After the airplane’s engine stalled, the plane nose-dived into the ground near the runway. The accident is under investigation... »
