Here’s Why Planes Feel Like They’re Dropping During Takeoff
That stomach-churning sensation isn’t from excitement. Here’s what you need to know about that “dropping” sensation and why it happens.
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Pilot killed in small plane crash in Central California
A pilot died Tuesday night after their small plane crashed in Merced County.
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Small plane reportedly ‘engulfed in flames’ after crashing in rural Excelsior Springs
Authorities are responding to a reported plane crash near the Midwest National Air Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
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Small San Jose plane crashes near Los Banos
(KRON) — A small private plane took off from an airport in San Jose before it crashed at 7 p.m. Tuesday near Los Banos, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. One victim died …
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Plane crash in Merced County leaves no survivors
A small private plane crashed just south of Los Banos in Merced County Tuesday evening, leaving no survivors, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Wednesday morning top stories: Investigation underway after small plane crashes near Lubbock airport
Investigation underway after plane crash just south of the Lubbock airport, testimony continues in trial of man charged in connection with 2 month old’s death and President Trump announces 50% tariffs on India. Start your morning here.
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Pilot killed in Bangor plane crash identified as a man from Italy
Police say the pilot was arriving from Canada and trying to land when he crashed
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NC community marks 82nd anniversary of World War II military plane crash
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, marks the 82nd anniversary of a military plane crash in which four airmen were killed.
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The guy who could fix it all: Man killed in Rochester plane crash restored antique cars
A 1953 Buick Roadmaster is still up on a lift in Tom Stewart’s garage. Its poignant presence reflects his life’s work restoring antique cars and planes.
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1 dead in Merced County private plane crash that took off from San Jose
Officials in Merced County say one person was killed when a small private plane crashed south of Los Banos on Tuesday. The aircraft took off from an airport near San Jose.
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Newly released video shows crews rescuing pilot from submerged plane near Oak Island Pier
The footage shows the plane landing and flipping as it hits the water.
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Plane crash reported near regional airport in Oconee Co.
The crash caused downed power lines, but power has been restored.
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Small plane crashes near Thun Field in Pierce County, WA
Two people were hospitalized following a small plane crash in Pierce County.
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Relive SpaceX’s nighttime launch of the X-37B space plane with these dazzling photos
SpaceX shared four stunning photos of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the U.S. Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane into orbit on Aug. 21.
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Small plane crash reported in Oconee County
They said it happened near Rho Road.
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Two plane-sized asteroids are swooping past Earth today
Two asteroids, 2025 OB5 and 2025 QK3, as well as the smaller 2025 QB3, are all set to pass Earth on August 26.
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‘That house got so lucky’: Officers’ videos show aftermath of Pembroke Pines plane crash
After a 1976 Cessna T337G crashed along the 6800 block of Southwest 14th Street in someone’s front yard on July 13, the pilot, his wife and their children were walking and talking within minu…
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Air China plane from London-Beijing lands in Siberia with engine trouble, Russian authorities say
An Air China plane flying to Beijing from London with 265 people on board made an unscheduled landing in Siberia due to engine trouble, Russia’s state aviation watchdog said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Pierce County plane crash leaves 2 with minor injuries
The aircraft was on a test flight after receiving maintenance when it lost power.
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Small plane crashes outside Pierce County Airport
A small plane crashed outside Pierce County Airport on Monday.
