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    Military Chopper Crashes in Nigeria

    A military helicopter crashed in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, on November 24.

    According to sources, the Augusta AW101 Chopper had landed but it suddenly moved up again and tumbled.

    There was only one person aboard, who sustained minor scratches.

    The incident remains under investigation.

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    Ultralight Plane Crashed in Australia; 2 Killed

    An ultralight aircraft crashed at the runway of Hedlow Airstrip, near Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, on the afternoon of November 25.

    According to sources, 2 people lost their lives in the crash.

    The Queensland Ambulance Service and firefighters responded at the scene.

    The accident remains under investigation.

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    AA Plane Returns to Saint Louis after Bird Strike

    american airlinesAmerican Airlines flight AA-2444 had to return and make an emergency landing in Saint Louis, Missouri, on November 19th.

    The Boeing 737-800 plane took off for Los Angeles, California, but had to return shortly afterwards after the crew reported a bird strike.

    The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

    The NTSB is investigating.

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    Small Plane Crashes in New Jersey; Pilot Killed

    A small plane crashed in a marshy area of Bass River State Forest, New Jersey, on the afternoon of November 20th.

    According to sources, the aircraft was flying from Maryland to the Ocean County Airport.

    William Lindley, 75, who was the only person aboard, lost his life in the crash.

    The incident remains under investigation.

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    1 Killed 1 Injured after Small Plane Crashed in California

    A small plane crashed into a home near Half Moon Bay Airport in Moss Beach, California, on November 18th.

    The single engine Cessna 172 plane, carrying two people, took off from Sacramento and was heading to the Bay Area when it went down.

    The passenger was killed in the crash while the pilot sustained serious injuries.

    The accident is being investigated.

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    Biplane Crash in Georgia Kills Two

    A Curtiss JN-4 biplane crashed shortly after taking off the runway at Peach State Airport, Williamson, Pike County, Georgia, on November 17th.

    There were 2 men onboard, both of whom were killed in the crash.

    The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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    Pilot Survives Crop Duster Crash in Texas

    A crop duster airplane crashed in a field on a ranch in Coleman County, Texas, on the afternoon of November 12th.

    The pilot, who was the only person aboard, remained unharmed in the crash.

    The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Jamaica; 2 Killed, 1 Critically Injured

    A small plane crashed in Greenwich Town, Kingston, Jamaica, on November 10th.

    The plane, belonging to Caribbean Aviation Training Centre, went down when it was carrying two students and an instructor.

    The instructor and one of the students were killed in the crash while the other student was critically injured.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Aeromexico Connect Flight Makes Emergency Landing after Snake was Spotted On Board

    aeromexicoAeromexico Connect flight AM-231 had to make an emergency landing in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 6th.

    The Embraer ERJ-190 plane was flying from Torreon, Mexico, when a snake was spotted in the cabin, prompting the crew to declare an emergency.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All passengers and crew members remained safe.

    The incident is being investigated.

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    Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Wyoming

    A single-engine small plane crashed in Dubois, Wyoming, on November 5th.

    Authorities said the plane went down during take off from the Dubois Airport.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the accident.

    The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.

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    Pilot Escapes Small Plane Crash Landing in Florida

    A small plane crash-landed onto a driving training track in Geneva, Seminole County, Florida, on November 2nd.

    The pilot, who was the only person aboard, walked away with no injuries.

    The cause of the crash landing remains under investigation.

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    Pilot Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Pittsburg, CA

    A small plane crashed in Pittsburg, California, on October 25th.

    The single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza plane went down on a private property along Kirker Pass Road and Nortonville Road.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Light Aircraft Crashes at Airport in Malta; 5 Killed

    A light aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Malta International Airport, Malta, on October 24th.

    The Fairchild Metroliner was carrying military officers on a surveillance mission on behalf of the French government, at the time.

    All 5 people including 3 officials and 2 crew members were killed in the crash.

    The crash remains under investigation.

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    MI-8 Helicopter Crashes in Russia; 19 Killed, 3 Injured

    A MI-8 helicopter crashed in Novy Urengoy, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, on the night of October 21st.

    The helicopter was carrying 22 people from Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk to Urengoy, at the time.

    At least 19 people were killed in the crash whereas 3 suffered serious injuries.

    The injured were taken to hospital.

    The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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    Lufthansa Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Canada due to Smoke in Cockpit

    LufthansaA Lufthansa flight had to divert and make an emergency landing at Gander International Airport, Gander, Newfoundland, Labrador, Canada, on October 18th.

    The Boeing 747 en-route from Frankfurt, Germany, to Orlando, Florida, was mid-air when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit.

    The plane landed uneventfully. All people onboard remained unharmed.

    The passengers were accommodated in a replacement plane.

    The incident remains under investigation.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Potter County, PA; 3 Killed

    A Piper PA-28 plane crashed in Potter County, Pennsylvania, on October 16th.

    The plane was heading from Richmond International Airport, Virginia, to St. Catharines/Niagara District Airport, Ontario, Canada, when it went down in Keating Township.

    Three were three people aboard at the time; all of them were killed in the crash. They were identified as 18-year-old Cory Mijac, 25-year-old Rifat Tawig, and 18-year-old Benjamin Jeffries. All of them were from Ontario, Canada.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Two Killed after Small Plane Crashes in Ohio

    A small plane crashed in Turtlecreek Township, Warren County, Ohio, on October 16th.

    The plane, carrying two people, went down in a wooded area near the YMCA Camp Kern.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash. They were identified as Eric Hackney, 43, and Jesse Loy, 36. Both of them were from Punta Gorda, Florida.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Alberta; Pilot Killed

    A small plane crashed in an open area in 37 Cottonwood Drive, Blackfalds, Alberta, on the afternoon of October 6th.

    The Steen Skybolt, an aerobatic biplane, presumably crashed due to engine problem.

    The pilot, who was the only person onboard, was killed in the crash.

    The crash remains under investigation.

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    Helicopter Crash in Minnesota Kills Two

    A helicopter crashed in a field and burst into flames in Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, on the evening of October 6th.

    There were 2 men aboard. Both of them were killed in the crash.

    The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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    Medical Helicopter Crashes in Oklahoma; No Casualties

    A medical helicopter crashed outside Comanche County Medical Hospital in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, on the morning of September 29th.

    According to sources, the helicopter was attempting to make emergency landing due to some issue, when it lost control and crashed.

    All four people onboard including the pilot remained unhurt.

    The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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    Small Plane Crashes in New Mexico

    A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Grants-Milan Municipal Airport, Grants, Cibola County, New Mexico, on the evening of September 26th.

    The Piper PA-32R-300, carrying 2 passengers and the pilot, had its engine sputtering before it went down.

    All three people miraculously survived the crash with no injuries whereas the plane burst into flames.

    The crash remains under investigation.