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    Beechcraft Crash in Germany


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    Contact photographer Joachim Lippl

    What: Beechcraft C90 King Air en route from Bremen to Egelsbach
    Where: East of Egelsbach Germany
    When: Dec 7, 2009
    Who: 3 fatalities
    Why: The plane took off from Bremin at 15.15 Bremin time. There were no indications of problems to ATC there although the pilot logged off at 16.13 to make contact with the ATC in Egelsbach. On approach to Egelsbach air field at 16.15, the flight crashed and burned in a wooded area about five kilometers east of the airfield.

    The three passengers were businessmen.

    Egelsbach is the largest private German airport used by business travelers and sports pilots.

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    Egypt Air Express Embraer Emergency Landing


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    Contact photographer Szabo Gabor

    What: Egypt Air Express Embraer ERJ-170 en route from Cairo to Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
    Where: Cairo
    When: Dec 6th 2009
    Who: 71 passengers
    Why: While en route, the plane acknowledged an unspecified technical malfunction, and returned to the Cairo airport for a safe landing.

    What a week for Embraers.

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    Ultralight Lost in Australia; 2 killed

    What: Pipistrel Spider en route from Yarrawonga Airport
    Where: Burramine nr Yarrawonga, Vic, Australia
    When: Dec 6, 2009
    Who: Two brothers
    What: Ted and Alan Berryman were to fly Ted’s ultralight on a local scenic circuit, but did not return to the airport at 9 as was their plan. A search found their badly damaged ultralight Pipistrel Spider (“trike type”, tandem 2 seater”) near Bruces Road, Burramine on the morning of the 7th. Both occupants have been confirmed dead.

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    S Korea Helicopter Crash Kills 3 Rangers



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    Contact photographer Kim Jong Hwan

    What: South Korean Forestry Service Kamov Ka-32T
    Where: Jeolla lake, Yeongam County, South Jeolla South Korea
    When: Nov 23 2009
    Who: 3 on board
    Why: The helicopter was participating in training for dumping water on forest fires when it crashed. Rescuers found the wreckage in the lake, with only its tail protruding above the water line.

    The aviation office lost contact with the helicopter about 12:15. It was practicing filling up the tank with water from the lake. Since the weather is calm, it is not known if wind was a factor, or practice, or if this was a case of mechanical failure. Sixteen Russian model Ka-32Ts are in use by the forestry service, to put out forest fires.

    The deceased are a 52-year-old crew chief named Park, and a 46-year-old and a 44 year old, both named Lee.

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    Italian Military Crash Near Pisa


    Pictured: A Italian – Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules (L-382)
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    Contact photographer Renato Burkhart

    What: AMI 46′ Brigata Aerea Lockeed C-130J Hercules
    Where: Le Rene, near Coltano Italy
    When: Nov 23, 2009
    Who: 5 airmen (two pilots and three officers)
    Why: While en route, the Lockeed C-130J Hercules crashed on the railway line Pisa-Collesalvetti-Cecina, killing all aboard the plane.

    The crew was from the 46th Air Brigade of Pisa, out practicing the “touch and go” maneuver. The plane had touched and was gaining altitude when it veered to the right and crashed.

    Although the plane crashed on the train tracks in a widespread area, train traffic was not disrupted.

    The Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi expressed condolences to the families of the five victims.

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    Cessna Fatality in N Cal


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    Contact photographer Nick Sharp

    What: single-engine Cessna 182K Skylane (registered to Harold Gartner III of Janesville, Calif) en route from Susanville to Lodi
    Where: Northern California near the Nevada border
    When: Nov 20, 2009 12:45 pm
    Who: pilot
    Why: While en route, the plane encountered bad weather, crashed and burned. The crash occurred two miles north of the airport.

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    Wings Over Africa Cargo Crash


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    Contact photographer Zak Economides

    What: Sun Road Trading 10 CC / Wings Over Africa Cessna 208B Grand Caravan en route from Eros Airport, Windhoek to Rio Longa, Angola
    Where: Eros Airport, Windhoek
    When: Nov 15 2009
    Who: 4 on board, 2 fatalities
    Why: Just after takeoff from Eros Airport just after takeoff, the plane the ground and ploughed into foliage.

    The crash is under investigation, another casualty statistic of Nambian aviation.

    The crash is under investigation.

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    NJ: Piper Crash


    Pictured: a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
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    What: Piper Cherokee Arrow model PA28201R en route from Woodbine Municipal Airport in Cape May County
    Where: densely wooded area in Dennis Township
    When: NOVEMBER 14, 2009 11 a.m
    Who: 2 on board
    Why: No cause has been determined for the crash, although weather has been poor in the area due to Tropical Storm Ida, which has battered the Jersey Shore with high winds and rain since Thursday. At the time of the crash, cloud cover in the region was very low, about 300 feet.

    The deceased were an older man and a boy.

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    Medical Evacuation Helicopter Crash


    Pictured: a Aerospatiale AS-350BA Ecureuil
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    Contact photographer Joost De Wit

    What: Mountain Lifeflight Aerospatiale AS.350 Ecureuil en route from Renown Medical Center, Reno to Susanville, CA
    Where: 29 miles northwest of Reno, Lassen County, CA
    When: NOV 14, 2009
    Who: 3 aboard
    Why: After delivering a patient to a Reno Medical Center/hospital, the helicopter crashed and was destroyed by fire while on the way to its home base.

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    Helicopter Crash NE of Montreal Kills 1, Injures 2

    What: Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter
    Where: Baie-Comeau, 700 kilometres northeast of Montreal on a sandbar in the middle of the Franquelin River
    When: Thursday November 12, 2 pm
    Who: 58-year-old man and two women in their thirties
    Why: Investigators are looking into into whether or not the helicopter struck a power line. A “hydro line” not far from the crash was severed and the crash caused a power outage in Godbout-Franquelin.

    The pilot died and the two seriously hurt passengers were taken to Quebec City hospital.

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    Everglades Crash kills Pilot


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    Contact photographer Daniel Compton

    What: Aero Commander 100 Darter registered to Edmundo Velazquez en route from Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport en route to Ocala
    Where: Everglades
    When: Nov 8, 2009, 6:45 p.m
    Who: 1
    Why: The low-flying plane was observed by commuters on Florida’s I-75 and subsequently crashed in the Everglades. The wreckage was located but no survivors were found.

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    Blue Bird Crash at Wilson Airport



    Pictured: A Beechcraft 1900D
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    Contact photographer Phil Vabre

    What: Blue Bird Aviation Beechcraft 1900D en route to Quarrel airport in Mogadishu
    Where: Wilson Airport
    When: NOV 9, 2009
    Who: 2
    Why: After developing an on-flight problem, the Beechcraft was on return to Wilson Airport when it broke through the airport fence and caught on fire.

    The two pilots were retrieved in critical condition. The pilot died either on the way to Kenyatta National Hospital. The co-pilot died shortly after hospital admittance.

    George’s Point of View

    The following is not really an opinion, since it is documented fact: this is the fourth plane disaster to have occurred near the airport which borders Nairobi National Park. There are serious concerns about the safety of the airport. African aviation is considered the least safe in the world.

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    Experimental Jet Crashes in Oklahoma


    Pictured: A Steen Skybolt-180
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    Contact photographer Jeff Snyder

    What: Skybolt en route from Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport
    Where: Oklahoma
    When: Nov 8 2009
    Who: 2 fatalities: pilot Robert N. Munson and passenger Zachary james Cook
    Why: Shortly after takeoff, the plane crashed and burned in a field a mile and a half from the airport. Both occupants were killed.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Tallahassee: Cessna Crash


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    Contact photographer Carlos Cané

    What: Eagle Air Corp Cessna 172S en route from Tallahassee Regional Airport on a practice run
    Where: Tallahassee
    When: Wednesday Nov 4, 2009 7: 30
    Who: 2 on board. One victim had a commercial pilot certificate and the other a private pilot certificate.
    Why: The plane crashed on Wednesday night in a forest near Tallahassee.

    Investigator Brian Rayner of the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

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    Lost Russian TU-142

    What: Russian Pacific Fleet Tupolev Tu-142M3
    Where: Tatar Strait (Tatarskiy Strait)
    When: 06 November, 2009
    Who: Eleven people on board
    Why: While on a routine training mission, the flight disappeared from ATC radar in the vicinity of Cape Sadinga.

    The retrieval effort of wreckage, bodies and black boxes continues with ferry boats and harbor tugs and aircraft of the 11th army VVS PVO (Air Defense), although hampered by strong sea currents.

    At 07.10 am with the help of sonar in the vicinity of Cape Sadinga north bay Silantyeva at a depth of 44 meters, an object was discovered that is presumed to be the lost plane. On the water surface items were visible which may be fragments of the plane shell. Rescue work continues.

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    Plane Crashes House


    Pictured: a Cessna 310R
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    Contact photographer Cory W Watts

    What: KA Aviation Cessna 310 en route from Gwinnett County airport to Sparta, Tennessee
    Where: the intersection of Oracle and Walker Drive in Lawrenceville
    When: Friday, October 30, 2009
    Who: pilot James Wardlaw, 58, of Atlanta, and homeowner Judith Krichner, 62, both fatalities
    Why: While en route, the plane crashed into the house of Judith Krichner. Both Wardlaw and Krichner died in the crash. The incident is under investigation.

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    Rotorcraft Leasing Loses Bell Helicopter off Oil Rig

    What: Rotorcraft Leasing Co BELL 206L-1 Helicopter en route from oil rig to oil rig
    Where: 75 miles southeast of Galveston in the Gulf of Mexico, listed as “high island Texas”
    When: Monday, November 2nd, 2009
    Who: 2
    Why: After crashing, the helicopter’s floats were deployed; and a boat was involved in the rescue. Both men were hospitalized with injuries.

    It is a good thing there were witnesses since beacon gear protection has been diminished.

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    Peru: Helicopter Crash, 2 dead, 2 hospitalized


    Pictured: Italy – Vigili del Fuoco Eurocopter AS-350B-3 Ecureuil
    © Photo by Stefano Capuzzo
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    Contact photographer Stefano Capuzzo

    What: Helinka Eurocopter Ecureuil
    Where: Loreto Province between Trompeteros and Saramuro Peru in the Corrientes River
    When: 9:15 29 Oct 2009
    Who: 2 fatalities, 2 injuries
    Why: Pilot Hernie Cordova and Edgar Zevallo were killed; the survivors are Chugudaly Davila and Pedro Paredes Vela Junio.

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    Virgin Islands: 3 Fatalities

    What: AirVentures in Paradise Cessna 17 en route to St. Thomas
    Where: US Virgin Islands
    When: 10/29/2009
    Who: 3 aboard, all killed
    Why: The report says “AIRCRAFT CRASHED AFTER PILOT REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, CHRISTIANSTED, US VIRGIN ISLANDS”

    Dental records are being used to identify the remains.

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    Bonanza Crashes Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport


    Pictured: A similar Beech A36 Bonanza 36
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    Contact photographer James whipple

    What: Beechcraft A36TC en route from Kalamazoo to Muskoka, Ontario
    Where: Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport
    When: Oct 27, 2009
    Who: pilot
    Why: Witnesses say the plane took off at a low speed, wavered and began to flap back and forth. Just after liftoff, the plane crashed past the north end of the runway after plowing through security fences and coming to a halt in the parking lot and catching fire. The pilot’s injuries were fatal.

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    Nellis: Canadian Hornet Jettisons Tanks


    Pictured: A Canada – Air Force McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet (CF-18A)
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    Contact photographer Rod Dermo

    What: Canadian CF-18 Hornet en route from McCarran International Airport
    Where: Nellis Air Force Base
    When: Oct. 24, 2009
    Who: Not Available
    Why: Pilots declared an in-flight emergency, jettisoned its external fuel tanks (full fuel tanks add weight to landings making them perilous), and made an emergency landing at Nellis Air Force Base. Although a cause has not been officially released, the incident is purportedly attributed to engine problems.

    Tanks landed on federal property.

    No injuries were reported.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Michigan


    Pictured: A Commander Aircraft 114B out of Scranton
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    Contact photographer Yasir Raja

    What: DEM Enterprises Commander 114B en route from Scranton to Lenawee
    Where: just northeast of Adrian in Cadmus, Michigan at Heritage Park near M-52 in Raisin Township
    When: 23-OCT-2009 4:30 pm
    Who: husband and wife, Eric Beaudry and Deb Rodgers-Beaudry
    Why: While en route, the plane crashed in a field. Witnesses say the plane was on fire as it came down, and that one wing was loose or coming off. It is speculated that the wing hit a control tower. One remained aboard; one was ejected. Both people aboard died.

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    Ultralight Crash in Zion


    Pictured: an Aerotrike Rainbow Aircraft Cobra on display at the Louiseville fly-in.
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    Contact photographer Jean-Pierre Bonin

    What: AEROTRIKE NAKD COBRA ultralight registered to LEONARD KRICK
    Where: Zion National Park, North Creek, Utah
    When: 6:15 p.m Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
    Who: pilot and passenger
    Why: Primary incident data indicates “unknown circumstances.”

    The “type” is listed as “Weight-shift-control” with a 2 cycle engine. It looks extremely open to the air with minimal protection.

    The father broke his ankle and arm in the crash. The son sustained minor injuries. Although medics reached the victims that night, the remote location hampered rescue efforts. They were evacuated Sunday by a Grand Canyon National Park helicopter. The father was ported to Dixie Regional Medical Center; the 20 year old son refused medical treatment.

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    2 Planes Collide in Beaugeay France, 4 Fatalities

    What: Aeroclub les Ailes Cognacaises Tissot-Charbonnier TC-160 Oceanair en route from Cognac
    Where: Beaugeay France
    When: 17-OCT-2009 10:50
    Who: 3 occupants, 3 fatalities

    What: Aeroclub du Pays Rochefortais Robin DR 400/120A Petit Prince
    Where: Beaugeay France
    When: 17-OCT-2009 10:50
    Who: 1 pilot, 1 fatality
    Why For unknown reasons, the planes collided.

    The TC160 aircraft took off around 10:00 from Cognac in Vienne. The pilot was winemaker Jean-Paul Rodet, a pilot with 40 hours of internship, under an instructor’s supervision Guy Ploucharta, a military pilot with 15 thousand air hours. The third person on board was a fellow pilot from Ariege.

    The ultralight plane was piloted by a 20-year-old from the Aero Club of Saint-Agnant near Rochefort, performing her first stand-alone flight under the supervision of the flight control tower at the home airport Aero Club – 5 km from Beaugey.