X-planes are a class of experimental aircraft designed to test and demonstrate new innovations in flight—some were created for NASA, others for DARPA or the U.S. military. The first X-plane, X-1, was flown by Chuck Yeager in the 1940s and was the first craft to fly faster than the speed of sound. Over the decades, these aircraft have pushed the boundaries of what humans can do in the air. Here are some of the more bizarre products of our taxpayer dollars, ones that confound our typical understan
Passenger in plane that made emergency landing in Oceanside faces drug charges
A man who was allegedly onboard a small plane that made an emergency landing on state Route 76 in Oceanside last month has been charged by federal prosecutors with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute.
Pilot’s wife lands plane after he has a heart attack. She remained calm, recordings show
The wife of a pilot landed a small plane in Bakersfield after her husband suffered a heart attack. A local official said it was “unprecedented” for someone with no formal training to land a plane in such a manner.
Video shows hurricane plane experiencing massive turbulence inside Hurricane Milton
NOAA flight missions can last between eight and 10 hours long
Low visibility reported at time of St. Mary’s fatal plane crash
New details on last month’s plane crash that killed two Alaskans, one Ohio man and one South Carolina man were released on Monday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
3 injured in plane crash into bay after takeoff from Albert Whitted
Four passengers and a dog were aboard the aircraft when it went down.
Pilot dies as small plane crashes after taking off from Norfolk airport
The pilot of a small airplane died in a crash near the runway of the airport in Norfolk.
How to get a plane ticket to Israel for $199 amid crisis
Operation to return Israelis home continues with $199 plane tickets to Israel as part of national effort by Arkia Airlines.
Wife lands plane after pilot husband suffers mid-flight heart attack
A woman successfully landed a private plane after the pilot, her husband, had an apparent heart attack mid-flight.
There’s no memorial for Charlotte’s deadliest plane crash. That may change
Despite being Charlotte’s deadliest plane crash, it’s not a widely known piece of the city’s history. | Opinion
Wife lands plane after pilot husband suffers heart attack mid-flight
Yvonne Kinane-Wells safely landed a plane in Bakersfield after her pilot husband had a…
‘Miss Piggy’ NOAA plane flies into Hurricane Milton to gather data
Watch as National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration pilots fly into Hurricane Milton to gather vital data for hurricane forecasts.
Woman and friend claim they were kicked off Spirit flight for wearing crop tops
A Southern California woman and her friend claim they were kicked off a Spirit Airlines flight for wearing crop tops, and they’re now accusing the airline of singling them out.
Pilot Dies After World War I Replica Plane Catches on Fire, Crashes in Upstate New York
Brian T. Coughlin, a pilot flying a World War I replica plane in Red Hook, New York, died after it caught on fire and crashed during an airshow on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Flight passenger attempts to steal upgraded seat as plane boards, sparking reactions on social media
A Reddit user shared a post to express frustration after an American Airlines passenger apparently tried to steal a seat from another air traveler. An etiquette expert weighs in.
News 15 Investigates: NTSB releases preliminary report on Lafayette plane crash that killed well-known homebuilder
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World War I–era plane crash kills pilot
All future events, including air shows, at the aviation museum have been canceled following the crash in New York state.
FAA: 2 injured after engine mishap causes small plane to crash into tree in Denton County
A pilot and passenger received minor injuries after a small plane crashed into a tree in Bolivar, according to the FAA.
Your next plane or train ride will fly by with this MagSafe iPhone mount at new $10 low (Reg. $20)
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