What: RV-7 aircraft en route from Ohio to Georgetown, Texas.
Where: (missing in the) Ark-La-Tex area
When: August 22, 2010
Who: pilot Charles Miller
Why: The pilot took off from El Dorado Arkansas Thursday and has not been seen again.
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Sikorsky Hits Gangnam High Rise
On Nov 16, 2013, a helicopter took off from Soeul Gimpo Airport en route to Jamsil-Dong to pick up LG employees. The LG Electronics Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter flew into a high rise in Seoul.
Two pilots aboard the helicopter died after their propellor struck the 30 story high rise. No one in the building sustained injury.
Captain Park In-kyu and co-pilot Koh Jong-jin, were employed by LG. The weather conditions at the were foggy, with limited visibility.
Russian Chopper Crew Lost in Peacekeeping Mission
UN Russian Mi-8 helicopter crashed at an altitude of 2,700 meters in the Democratic Republic of Congo killing four.
The UTair helicopter was returning to Bukavu when it crashed 35 miles from its destination.
The four crew members were Russian. The crew was en route between Shabunda and Bukavu when it hit bad weather.
The crash occurred in mountainous terrain that is inaccessible, but it has been located. Forty rescuers are en route on foot. The helicopter was part of peacemaking mission MONUSCO.
Papua New Guinea Plane Crash Kills 4
What: Australian Reef Pilots (ARP) Chartered plane
Where: Misima Airport,Milne Bay Province Papua New Guinea
When: Aug 31, 2010
Who: 5 aboard, 4 fatalities (THREE Australians and one New Zealander)
Why: The weather had been wet and windy all day—after landing, the plane skidded into some trees off the edge of the runway, and burst into flames. The pilot is in critical condition.
ARP assists navigating vessels and provides emergency and temporary pilots consultancy.
Waterford Pilot Crashes by Williams Lake
What: 1946 Piper J3C-65 Cub
Where: Waterford Township
When: July 19, 2011 7:10 p.m.
Who: pilot
Why: The pilot was attempting to make a lake landing with the single engine seaplane when he hit trees near Ideal Terrace and crashed in a field near Williams Lake. The pilot managed to avoid houses in the area, but was injured in the crash with severe injuries to his neck and cuts on his legs.
Legacy Crashes in Apple Orchard
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Contact photographer Martin West
What: Lancair Legacy 2000
Where: 2276 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA
When: Nov 21, 2009
Who: 1 fatality
Why: On approach to the Watsonville Municipal Airport, the plane’s engine was on fire. ATC lost contact with the pilot.
The wreckage was found on the apple orchard property at 2276 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA.
Pilots lost off the Coast of Mariveles
a AI Marchetti SF.260TP similar to the one lost at sea
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What: Philippine Air Force SIAI Marchetti SF.260TP Warrior
Where: Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines
When: May 18, 2012
Who: 2 aboard
Why: The Philippine Air Force trainer that took off from Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point at around 6:55 a.m and failed to return was reported to have crashed in waters off Mariveles, Bataan. No distress call was made.
Witnesses say the plane tilted sideways and nosedived into the sea, with no smoke or explosion. Some of the wreckage— fuel tank, a pilot helmet and one of the seats of the plane—was recovered at 7:30 a.m in 180 foot deep water. Coast guard divers have been searching. The missing pilots, Major Neil Tumaneng, a graduate of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class 1995, and his co-pilot, Lt. Michael Arugay, of PMA Class 1999, are still missing.
The Philippines Coast Guard, the Philippine National Police, and Philippine Army found some wreckange; however a fishermen found partial remains in deep waters.
The crash occurred near Fortune Isle, a tiny rocky island near Mariveles.