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    2 Injured after Small Plane Crashed in Leflore County

    A two-seater American Super Decathlon aircraft crashed in a cornfield in Leflore County about 4 miles west of Greenwood, Mississippi, at around 7 p.m. on August 16.

    Two Leflore County men, 71 year-old Grady Perkins of Greenwood, and 44 year-old Matt Weldon of Sidon, survived with injuries. They were airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

    According to Perkins’ wife, he was a licensed pilot and was giving flying lessons to Weldon. They were practicing emergency landings when the single-engine plane lost power and went down.

    Weldon, who suffered severe but non life-threatening injuries, managed to call 911. Ambulances and Leflore County sheriff’s deputies located the airplane in time to save them.

    The plane is registered to Steve Jennings according to FAA records.

    The FAA is investigating the crash.

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    Air Tanker Made Emergency Landing in Utah

    Air TankerA Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System aircraft belonging to the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming Air National Guard, made an emergency landing at Hill Air Force Base near Ogden, Utah, on August 17.

    The C-130 aircraft was on a fire fighting mission when the crew discovered a potential issue in the nose gear.

    The plane landed in emergency shortly before 1 p.m. The authorities confirmed that none of the 6 persons aboard were hurt, although fire was sparked in the aircraft during landing.

    The aircraft is one of two air tankers Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead recently initiated to fight fires in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and California.

    A statement released by the Hill Air Force Base stated that the air tanker had planned to refuel and resupply at the base. It also said more information will be released after investigation.

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    Plane Crash in Central Texas Killed 3 Family Members

    A single-engine plane crashed in a wooded area about 3 miles northwest of Ranger in rural Central Texas around midnight on August 16.

    The accident happened after the small plane took off from Cook Canyon Ranch Airport near Ranger with a 3-member family aboard.

    All 3 people lost their lives in the crash. Fred Biddle with the Texas Department of Public Safety identified the victims as John C. Weaver of Granbury, his wife, Debra S. Weaver and their daughter, Courtney A. Weaver from Plano.

    Lunsford also said that the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

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    Southwest Airlines flight Makes Priority Landing at Milwaukee

    southwest_airlines_logoSouthwest Airlines flight 663 on its way from Orlando, Florida, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, made a priority landing at about 10:18 a.m. on August 17.

    The pilot declared emergency just before landing at Milwaukee, after the crew reported an electrical smell onboard.

    The plane carrying 127 passengers and 5 crew members landed uneventfully and no one was hurt.

    The aircraft was taken for examination while an alternate plane was arranged for continuing the next flight to Los Angeles.

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    Delta Connection Jet in Emergency Landing at Indianapolis Airport

    250px-Delta_logo.svgA Delta Connection regional jet en route from Lansing to Atlanta had to divert and make an emergency landing at Indianapolis International Airport, Indiana, at around 10:10 a.m. on August 16.

    Airport officials confirmed that the jet diverted to Indianapolis because of flight control issues.

    The plane landed safely and all 44 people aboard remained unharmed.

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    FedEx Plane Lands in Emergency at Wichita

    FedExA FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at the Mid Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas, shortly before 5 p.m. on August 15.

    The pilots decided to go for emergency landing after the windshield of the aircraft cracked midair.

    According to Officer Kourt Klassen, emergency crews were present at the runway when the plane safely landed. There were 2 people aboard the plane at the time; both of them remained unhurt.

    According to the FedEx spokesperson, the plane is being evaluated by the maintenance crew. The cargo was transferred to another aircraft to avoid any delays in deliveries.

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    Cessna Crashed at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport, 2 Killed

    CessnaA single engine Cessna 150 plane crashed just about 200 yards off the runway at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport, Charleston County, South Carolina, at about 11:36 a.m. on August 14.

    According to Mount Pleasant Town Councilman Ken Glasson, both people aboard the plane died in the crash. They were later identified as the flight instructor Graham Borland, 33, of North Charleston and his student Matthew Gaither, 20, of Johns Island.

    The plane was registered in the name of Hanger Aviation Inc. of Johns Island.

    The accident is under investigation by the FAA and the NTSB.

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    Piper PA-28 Crash Landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    PiperA fixed wing, single-engine Piper PA-28 aircraft crash-landed on its belly in the parking lot of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Cheektowaga, New York, at around 3 p.m. on August 14.

    The incident happened shortly after the plane took off for a tourist flight with 3 people aboard, including a pilot and 2 tourists. According to NFTA spokesman C. Douglas Hartmayer, the plane apparently lost power due to which it crash landed. “The full investigation that will be conducted by the FAA will determine the actual cause, but the preliminary cause is being given as a loss of power,” he said.

    The pilot, identified as Anastasiia Goldowsky, 31, sustained minor injuries, and was taken to Erie County Medical Center for treatment. She was released after treatment by evening.

    Both the tourists remained unhurt. They were identified as Bing Shen, 39, and his 6-year-old son, Qiain.

    The plane is registered to Prior Aviation, according to Federal Aviation Administration records.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Sarasota County, Florida

    PittsA Pitts S-2B crashed into the waters off Siesta Key beach in Sarasota County, Florida, at around 12:15 p.m. on August 12.

    The pilot, Earle Swan, 75, and his passenger, Martin Thomas, 51, were on a training flight when suddenly the single-engine plane started experiencing engine trouble. According to the FAA spokesperson Kathleen Bergen, “Shortly after departure from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, the pilot contacted radar controllers in Tampa to report an engine problem…He said that he would land on the beach.”

    The plane tumbled across the beach and landed in an upside down position. The Pilot remained unhurt while his passenger sustained minor lacerations and was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

    The FAA records show that the plane was registered to Anthony T. Nourse, of 5112 Inverness Drive, Sarasota.

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    American Airlines Flight Lands in Emergency in Lubbock, Texas

    americanairlinescaptureAmerican Airlines flight 2381 made a safe emergency landing in Lubbock, Texas, at around 8 p.m. on August 11.

    The decision for emergency landing was made after the aircraft, en route from Orlando to Los Angeles, experienced engine trouble.

    Emergency crews were put to alert at the airport when the plane safely touched the runway. No one was hurt.

    The passengers resumed their flight to Los Angeles at 11:30 p.m.

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    Single-Engine Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Carlyss, Louisiana

    PiperA single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee, on its way from Chennault to Orange, made an emergency landing on Highway 108 in Carlyss, Louisiana, on the evening of August 8.

    According to the Louisiana State Police, the pilot, Richard Turkel of Orange, Texas, was the only person aboard. He escaped with only minor injuries.

    The authorities also confirmed that Turkel, who works for the Coast Guard Auxiliary and was the registered owner of the plane, had to make the emergency landing because the engine of his plane failed during flight.

    Although no one was hurt on ground, a power line was clipped by the plane on the way down.

    Highway 108, west of Citgo, remained closed for traffic for some time in the evening of August 8.

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    C-130 Makes Emergency Landing at Yeager Airport

    C-130A U.S. Air Force Reserve C-130 plane made an emergency landing at the Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia, shortly after 5 p.m. on August 8.

    The decision for emergency landing was made after smoke was detected in the cargo area of the aircraft, going from Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    The aircraft had more 42 military and retired civilian personnel on board. One of them had nausea because of the smoke and was taken to Charleston hospital.

    The other passengers and crew members were transported to the Air National Guard located nearby.

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    Delta Flight Made Emergency Landing at Hunter Army Airfield

    deltaA Delta flight from LaGuardia to Savannah made an emergency landing at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia, at around 3:45 p.m. on August 8.

    The air traffic control diverted the plane after it started to run on low fuel.

    The plane landed safely and all 155 passengers aboard remained unharmed.

    The passengers were off loaded at the Prescott Air Terminal while the aircraft was taken for refuelling. Hunter officials said the plane will continue to the Savannah Airport after refuelling.

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    Allegiant Flight Returns to Lansing Airport due to Compression Issues

    AllegiantAllegiant Air Flight 657, had to return and make an emergency landing at Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, Michigan, on August 7.

    The Boeing MD-80 aircraft, carrying 166 passengers, took off for Orlando’s Sanford International Airport at about 11:42 a.m. However, immediately after taking off, a compression problem was discovered.

    The plane was then turned back towards Lansing where it made a safe emergency landing at about 11:58 a.m. Airport spokeswoman Nicole Noll-Williams said, “Because it was a compression issue, it was a normal response for our public safety department to be prepared for an emergency landing.”

    The passengers were safely evacuated and the aircraft was taken for maintenance.

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    128th Air Refueling Wing Plane Makes Emergency Landing

    128th Air Refueling Wing.A 128th Air Refueling Wing plane had to make an emergency landing at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, due to mechanical issues, on August 7.

    The incident happened when the KC-135R Stratotanker was on a routine training missions with 4 people aboard. The hydraulics on the boom, used for fueling, stopped working at about 2 p.m. when it was flying over Illinois.

    The plane safely landed after about 40 minutes. 128th Air Refueling Wing Col. James Locke said, “The air crew is trained and disciplined, and they know how to handle in-flight emergencies. We have simulators, and we have routine functions that make this very doable, very manageable.”

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    AA Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing with a Blown Tire

    American AirlinesThe American Airlines flight 2275 had to make an emergency landing in Sacramento, California, after one of its tires blew out during takeoff, on August 6.

    The passengers of the MD-82 aircraft said that they smelled a burning smell when the plane took off from Dallas Fort Worth Airport. However, they were only informed about the problem when they were about to land at Sacramento.

    The plane landed uneventfully at around 7:42 p.m. and was towed to Terminal B. All passengers and crew members remained unhurt.

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    Pitts Biplane Flips during Emergency Landing in Oceanside

    Pitts biplaneA single-engine biplane went down and flipped over, while making an emergency landing, in a vacant field in Oceanside, California, at about 11:30 a.m. on August 5.

    According to the FAA, the engine of the Pitts Biplane failed midair after it took off from Carlsbad’s McClellan-Palomar Airport. The pilot was attempting to divert it to Oceanside airport when it went down in a nearby field.

    There were 2 people aboard at the time of incident; Lance Murray, the pilot and Daniel Harabagiu, his passenger. Both of them suffered only minor scratches.

    The FAA and the NTSB is investigating the incident.

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    Small Plane Made Emergency Landing in Grand Junction Field

    small planeA small airplane made an emergency landing in a field near 26 Road and H road in Grand Junction, Colorado on August 6.

    The incident happened just moments after the plane took off from Grand Junction Regional Airport.

    The plane landed safely and the pilot, who was the only person onboard, did not report any injuries.

    Officials on the scene said the plane’s engine stalled immediately after taking off from the airport. The pilot made a quick decision to land in the open field.

    Emergency officials towed away the airplane in one piece.

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    Corporate Jet Makes Emergency Landing at San Jose Airport

    A corporate jet made an emergency landing at the Mineta San Jose International Airport in Santa Clara County, California, at 2:51 p.m. on August 5.

    The plane landed uneventfully and no injuries were reported.

    According to an airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes, the pilot declared an emergency due to some mechanical problems. However, she did not know the nature of the mechanical problems or the number of people on board the aircraft.

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    Vision Air Plane Lands in Emergency at Las Vegas Airport

    Vision airA Vision Air plane had to make an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, at around 2:35 p.m. on August 5.

    The decision for emergency landing was made after a mechanical failure was noticed in the aircraft, carrying 19 people at the time.

    The plane landed uneventfully and no injuries were reported. The passengers were off-loaded at Terminal 1 and the plane was towed out of the terminal. A shuttle bus transported the passengers back to North Las Vegas.

    Vision Air is a tourist company operating out of North Las Vegas.

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    4 People Injured after Allegiant Flight Hits Heavy Turbulence

    AllegiantAllegiant Flight 916 had to land in emergency at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in Florida after 4 people got injured midair due to heavy turbulence, on the afternoon of August 4.

    The MD-83 aircraft, carrying 147 passengers and 6 crew members aboard, was en route from Ft. Lauderdale to Asheville, North Carolina when it hit heavy turbulence and made a sudden dive of several thousand feet.

    According to the Airline sources, the flight faced extraordinary turbulence for about 30 to 40 minutes. Four people aboard, including a flight attendant and three passengers suffered minor injuries in this situation.

    The airline also confirmed that the seat belt signs were turned on during the time.

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    JetBlue Flight Made Emergency Landing at Logan Airport

    JetBlueJetBlue flight 1668, en route from Charleston International Airport, made an emergency landing at Boston Logan International Airport at about 3:25 p.m. on August 4.

    According to JetBlue spokeswoman Real Hamilton-Romeo, the emergency was declared after the aircraft, with 95 passengers aboard, experienced a mechanical problem prior to landing.

    The plane landed safely and no one was hurt. Massport’s emergency response team received the plane as it touched the ground.

    The FAA is investigating the incident.

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    Cessna 180 Crashed in Front Yard of a New York Home

    CessnaA Cessna 180, which took off from Heber Airpark, hit the trees and crashed into the front yard of a house at 303 Brownville Road in Gansevoort, Northumberland, New York, at about 5:40 pm, on August 2.

    The plane had two people aboard when it went upside down in the yard; both of them died at the spot. The police identified them as the pilot, Ciprian M. Ivascu, 33, of Newburgh, and the passenger, Jon C. Stomski, 61, of Milton.

    Nancy Rouse, the owner of the house and a witness to deadly crash, said, “I seen the plane hit the top of the trees and then nose-dive into the ground…It was right in my front yard, and I knew they had to be hurt, so I just run and called 911.”

    The plane was owned by Saratoga Skydiving Adventures.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the accident.

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    Pilot Killed as Crop-Dusting Plane Crashed in Siskiyou, California

    Crop dusting planeA crop dusting plane crashed in a privately owned field near Hill Road and East West Road in north-eastern Siskiyou County, west of Tulelake in California, after 9 a.m. on August 1.

    Officer Tim Wood of the California Highway Patrol confirmed that the pilot of the plane, William Whitlatch of Klamath Falls, 58, died in the crash. He also said that, “At this point it appears that he struck some power lines which caused the collision.”

    The plane, having pesticides on board, caught fire after the crash. “It sounds as if some of the first responders attempted to put out the flames…But unfortunately, the pilot died as the result of the collision,” Said Officer Wood.

    According to police the plane was registered to Tulelake based Macy’s Flying Service.

    First responders removed the body of Whitlatch from the wreckage, but hesitated to remove the plane due to damaged power lines and freshly-sprayed pesticides in the field. According to Officer Wood, “We just don’t want to enter the scene quite yet…Until we’re sure that it’s not going to cause harm to any of the other responders.”

    The Federal Aviation Administration will assist the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Helena, Alabama, 4 Injured

    Piper crashA small plane crashed in a yard at the 4500 block of the South Shades Crest road, in Helena, Alabama, at around 2 p.m. on August 1.

    All 4 people aboard the plane survived with minor injuries. They have been identified as the pilot, Dan Smith, and the passengers Andy Smith, Sharon Smith and a 17-year-old female whose name has not been disclosed. All of them hail from Tennessee. They were taken to local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

    Jefferson and Shelby County sheriff’s deputies and Helena police and firefighters arrived on the scene immediately after the crash. Helena police Detective Sgt. Chris Rollan said the pilot and passengers were saved by the neighbors who pulled them from the plane before it caught fire.

    Kathleen Bergen, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration, said the plane was a Piper PA-32 aircraft that left Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, Florida, for Dickson Municipal Airport in Tennessee. The single-engine plane was built in 1978 and registered to Cougar Aviation LLC in Dickson, Tennessee.

    The FAA and NTSB were called to determine the cause of crash.