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    1 Killed, 3 Injured as Helicopter Crashes in Indonesia

    A Bell 206 helicopter crashed in Paniai district of Papua Province, Indonesia, on June 4th.

    The aircraft went down when it was transporting three passengers from Nabire to a mining site in Degewo.

    The pilot was killed in the crash while the passengers were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Spokesperson of Indonesia’s national police Agus Rianto said, “We have evacuated the passengers to the nearby city of Nabire so they could get medical treatment.”

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    EgyptAir: 3 Alerts Before the Plane Left Radar. Fire on board.

    Several different alerts on this plane went off immediately prior to the plane disappearing from the radar, including 1) issues with the windows on the co-pilot’s side of the plane; 2) two smoke alerts, the first one “SMOKE LAVATORY SMOKE” at 00:26 a.m. local time; 3) the second one “AVIONICS SMOKE” at 00:27 a.m. The second alert refers smoke in the avionics bay, which is located below the cockpit, and is where the electronics are housed.

    This is also the same plane that was vandalised two years ago at Cairo Airport. In Arabic someone, presumably Cairo Airport workers, wrote on its belly, “We will bring this plane down.”

    It is a special concern that the plane had flown to Eritrea.

    The US State Department has a standing travel warning for Eritrea, and is quoted as saying “security at the Asmara airport ‘can be unpredictable,’ and had a ‘lack of efficiency and consistency” in screening passengers.'”

    The search for Egyptair is still underway.

    On the search for Egyptair Flight MS804

    According to AV:

    “on 2016/06/01, Egypt’s Civil Aviation Authority reported “Laplace” located pings presumably from one of MS804’s black boxes. The vessel “John Lethbridge” of DOS will be joining the search team to retrieve the black boxes. The BEA (FR)confirmed that Egyptian Authorities have confirmed a “signal that may come from one of the recorders” of flight MS-804. The BEA did NOT confirm that a black box has been located.”

    Debris has been found.

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    Two Killed as Small Plane Crashed in Shropshire, England

    A small plane crashed in a field in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, on May 30th.

    Authorities said the light aircraft went down near Shaw Lane, Shifnal.

    There were two people aboard, including the pilot and a passenger; both of them were killed in the crash.

    The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is investigating.

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    Small Plane Crash-Landed in Reno

    A Cessna 182 plane crash-landed on McCarran Boulevard in Reno, Nevada, on May 24th.

    According to the FAA, the incident happened when the plane was attempting an emergency landing due to engine failure.

    No one was injured in the incident.

    The NTSB is investigating.

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    Skydiving Tour Plane Crashes in Hawaii; 5 Killed

    A small plane crashed near Port Allen Airport on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, on May 23rd.

    The single engine Cessna 182H plane, belonging to Skydive Kauai, was conducting a skydive tour when it went down.

    Five people, including the pilot, two skydive instructors, and two tandem jumpers, were killed in the crash. Their identities are not known at the moment.

    The NTSB and the FAA will investigate.

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    Four Killed as Police Helicopter Crashes in France

    A police helicopter crashed in a ski resort in Cauterets, Hautes-Pyrenees, France, on May 20th.

    The helicopter, that took off from Laloubere, France, was making an emergency landing when it crashed into a rock face.

    All four police officers aboard were killed in the crash.

    Authorities said an equipment failure had prompted the decision for emergency landing.

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    Remembering Air India Express Flight 812

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    On May 22nd, I took a few moments to remember Air India Express Flight 812.

    I remembered when I went to Mangelore, where I’d walked the path the Boeing had taken when it overshot its landing. I tried not to revisit the tragedy of it all. I tried not to remember that if that cockpit had not been the site of the crew resource management issues, I might have had no disaster to remember. Hindsight vision is always sadly perfect.

    There were eight survivors of that flight, and a hundred and fifty-eight fatalities. The plane ploughed through all barriers, arrestor beds and an antennae, and catapulted over the edge of the runway down a hill. Afterwards a support group was formed for the families, but all the emotional support in the world can never replace missing loved ones. I can only hope they visited you in your dreams.

    All I want to say to the lost family members and the survivors is to treasure your memories. The cords of memories weave together the threads that make our lives, stretching from every point living and dead, and every heart we touch. As long as we remember the ones we love, that is how long they will stay with us.

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    EgyptAir Flight #MS804 Located off Karpathos Island

    Before the wreckage was located off Greece’s Karpathos Island, search and rescue services picked up the ELT signal around 8:25, four hours after dawn. Greece reported two red and white plastic objects floating in the sea, and two orange objects, apparently life vests. Civilian ships are heading into the area to assist. France is assisting the search, with ships and aircraft. Several bodies were found floating in the area, according to RT.

    The EgyptAir A320 disappeared May 18 over the Mediterranean.

    When planes cross from one country’s airspace into another, the Air Traffic Control transition at those points is called the ‘hand-off.’ The crew was engaging with Greek ATC but when they attempted to hand the aircraft off to Egypt ATC, the crew made no response.

    EgyptAir released that the crew was comprised of the captain, first officer, five cabin crew and three sky marshals. The passengers included 30 Egyptians, 15 French, 2 Iraqis, 1 British, 1 Belgian, 1 Kuwaiti, 1 Saudi, 1 Sudanese, 1 Chadian, 1 Portugese, 1 Algerian and 1 Canadian. The 56 passengers included three children.

    Journalists have been barred by Airport security from the area in the Cairo airport where family and friends of the passengers are waiting.

    EgyptAir Statement on MS804

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    SilkWay Cargo Flight Crashes at Airport killing 2 of 9 aboard.

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    A SilkWay Airlines cargo flight crashed while departing from Dwyer Airport in Afghanistan. There were no passengers, and the crew consisted of five Azerbaijani, three Ukranians, and a Uzbek captain. Two of nine people did not survive the crash, although reports don’t yet say which two. The accident occurred at 6:30 PM on May 18. The plane had been chartered from Silkway Airlines to deliver goods in Afghanistan. The accident is under investigation.

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    Pilot Killed after Helicopter Crashes on Denver Glacier, AK

    A helicopter crashed on Denver Glacier in Skagway, Alaska, on May 7th.

    Authorities said the helicopter was returning from TEMSCO’s dog camp on Juneau Icefield when it went down.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as Christopher Maggio, 59.

    The cause of crash is under investigation.

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    Small Plane Crashes on Roof of a Commercial Building in Pomona

    A small plane crashed onto the roof of a commercial building in Pomona, California, on May 8th.

    The Piper PA-28 aircraft was heading to Brackett Field Airport, La Verne, when it went down under unknown circumstances.

    There were two people aboard at the time; one of them was taken to hospital.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crash-Lands in Surprise, AZ; 1 Killed, 1 Injured

    A 1956 Beech G35 plane crash-landed in Surprise, Arizona, on May 7th.

    Authorities said the pilot managed to land in a greenbelt area inside a gated community for elderly people.

    There were two people aboard the plane at the time; one of them was killed while the other one was critically injured. The deceased was identified as Joshua Merrill, 31, of Peoria.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Alberta

    A small plane crashed near Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, on May 7th.

    Authorities said the plane went down in a farm field located west of Sylvan Lake.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as 70-year-old Mike Paul Chysyk, of Saskatoon.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Sun Express Plane Collapses on its Nose in Turkey; 2 Injured

    Sun expressSun Express flight XQ-366 fell on its nose at Antalya Airport, Antalya, Turkey, on May 1st.

    The Boeing 737-800 was preparing to depart from Antalya to Paderborn, Germany, when its nose gear retracted during replacement.

    The plane collapsed on its nose.

    Two crew members received minor injuries and were taken to hospital.

    The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

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    Small Plane Crashes in New York; 3 Killed

    A small plane crashed in Syosset, New York, on May 3rd.

    The Beech BE-35 aircraft took off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and was en-route to Plainville, Connecticut, when it broke up mid-air.

    There were three people aboard at the time, including two men and a woman; all of them were killed in the crash.

    Authorities said the pilot reported issues with his instrument panel shortly before the crash.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Five Killed in Sudan Military Plane Crash

    A Sudanese military plane crashed in El Obied, North Kurdufan, Sudan, on April 30th.

    The Soviet-era Antonov 26 plane went down when it was attempting to land at the El Obied airport.

    There were five crew members aboard at the time; all of them were killed in the crash.

    Army officials said the crash was caused by technical issues.

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    CHC Helikopter Crashes In Norway en Route from Gullfaks B Oil rig

    Friday night 13 people died in a helicopter crash in a Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma crash in Norway,in Turøy west of Sotra. The helicopter was flying out of Gullfaks B Oil rig to the Bergen – Flesland airport whenthe rotor separated from the helicopter. Helicopters, boats and firetrucks responded to the scene, and though no numbers were available, reporter Kyrre Styve from the Vestnytt newspaper said it was “everything available.” The helicopter’s rotor system was on land and the Fuselage was found in the water. The tail was raised by a crane from 7 meters deep. The helicopter is owned by CHC Helikopter service.

    Statoil CEO Arne Sigve Nylund said “This is a profound tragedy. There are 13 colleagues who do not come home.” Gullfaks B oil field work has been temporarily suspended.

    The Joint Rescue Coordination Center said, “We do not believe anyone can be found alive.” Eleven Norwegians, one Briton and one Italian were aboard.

    A center for relatives has been set up at Scandic Kokstad hotel in Bergen. The number for families is 800 500 20.

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    Small Plane Crashed on Lake Gaston, North Carolina

    A small plane crashed on Lake Gaston, North Carolina, on April 24th.

    The 2005 Maule 235 single engine-plane was attempting to land when the pilot lost control and it flipped three times.

    There were three people aboard, including the pilot Paul Heaton, of Roanoke Rapids, and two passengers; none of them were hurt.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Military Helicopter Crashes in Myanmar

    A Myanmar Air Force helicopter crashed into a reservoir near Meikhtila, Myanmar, on April 26th.

    Authorities said the Bell-206 helicopter, that took off from Meiktila airport, was on a training exercise when it went down due to engine failure.

    There were two pilots aboard at the time; both of them were rescued by fishermen.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed into Pompano Beach House; 3 Injured

    A small plane crashed into a home located at 925 NE 26th Ave. in Pompano Beach, Florida, on April 25th.

    The Hawker Beechcraft 76 plane went down shortly after taking off from Pompano Beach Airpark.

    There were two men and a woman aboard the plane at the time; all of them were critically injured. Authorities confirmed that no one on the ground was injured.

    The aircraft is registered to Florida Aviation Academy.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Oklahoma; Pilot Injured

    A small plane crashed in a wooded area near William R. Pogue Municipal Airport in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, on April 21st.

    Authorities said the single-engine aircraft went down moments after taking off from the airport.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was injured and was taken to hospital.

    The FAA will investigate.

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    Mozambique Plane Crash Final Report


    On Jan 9th 2014 Namibia’s Accident Investigation Commission released the preliminary report of the LAM E190 crash over Botswana/Namibia on Nov 29th 2013. The conclusion at that time was that the captain intentionally crashed the aircraft. On November 29, 2013, there were 28 passengers and 6 crew aboard the Embraer ERJ-190 flown by LAM Linhas Aereas de Mocambique, and it was enroute at FL380 over northern Botswana when the flight descended and radio contact was lost. The burned out wreckage was located by villagers in Bwabwata National Park (Sambesi Region) on Nov 30. A news article on April 15 2016 indicated that the final report was released, although we have not verified it.

    The captain in charge of the aircraft, Herminio dos Santos Fernandes, was alone in the cockpit at the time of the crash. The copilot had left for the lavatory.

    The unverified article says that the final report was compiled by Theo Shilongo, deputy director of the directorate of aircraft accident investigations, who was the investigator in charge, and Hafeni Mweshixwa as the co-investigator. It was signed off by works and transport minister Alpheus Naruseb. When it is available to the public, it should be available at the Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigations Namibia (DAAI).

    An interim report of the accident is below. The interim report indicates “The DAAI will provide updates on the investigation and safety recommendations as they become available until completion of the final report” in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Papua New Guinea; 12 Killed

    A small plane nose-dived and crashed near Kiunga Airport, Kiunga, Papua New Guinea, on April 13th.

    The single-engine aircraft was heading toward Kiunga Airport from Telefomin, West Sepik, when the pilot had to attempt for an emergency landing due to engine failure.

    The plane crashed upon landing.

    All 12 people aboard were killed in the crash.

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    Small Plane Crash in British Columbia Kills 2

    A small plane crashed in a remote mountainous area near Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada, on April 11th.

    Authorities said the Rockwell 112B plane, that took off from Kelowna, went down in the Trout Lake area.

    There were two people aboard at the time; both of them were killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Texas; Fatalities Feared

    A small plane crashed between Granger and Taylor in Texas, on April 9th.

    Authorities said the eight-seater twin-engine turboprop went down near FM 1331. The plane had taken off from Georgetown airport.

    According to Department of Public Safety Trooper D.L. Wilson, “There are going to be fatalities…We just can’t confirm or deny how many are in there until we get it under control down there.”