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    Small Planes Collide Mid-Air Over Ottawa; 1 Dead

    Two small planes collided mid-air over Ottawa, Canada, on November 4th.

    Authorities said one plane went down in a field after the crash while the other one made it to Ottawa International Airport.

    One person aboard the plane that crashed in the field was killed.

    There were two people aboard the other aircraft; both remained uninjured.

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    2 Killed in Small Plane Crash in Colorado

    A small plane crashed in Broomfield, Colorado, on November 2nd.

    Authorities said the small Mustang II experimental, home-built plane went down in an open area in Anthem Ranch.

    Two people were killed in the crash.

    The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.

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    Qatar Airways Plane Hit by Water Tanker at Kolkata Airport

    A Qatar Airways plane was hit by a water tanker at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, India, on November 1st.

    The incident happened when passengers were boarding the plane that was scheduled to depart for Doha, Qatar.

    The passengers were evacuated safely. The plane sustained substantial damage.

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    Lion Air Plane Crashes in Indonesia; 189 Feared Dead

    Lion Air flight JT-610 crashed into the Java Sea in Indonesia, on October 29th.

    The incident happened shortly after the Boeing 737-800 MAX plane took off from Jakarta, Indonesia.

    There were one hundred and eighty-nine people aboard at the time; all of them are feared dead.

    The plane was bound for Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.

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    Boeing Statement on Lion Air Flight JT 610

    The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Air Flight JT 610. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of those on board.

    Boeing is providing technical assistance at the request and under the direction of government authorities investigating the accident. In accordance with international protocol, all inquiries about this accident investigation must be directed to the investigating authority in charge, the National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia.

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    Couple Killed in New Mexico Plane Crash

    A small plane crashed near Route 66 Casino, west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 16th.

    The plane was trying to land at the Double Eagle II Airport in Albuquerque but could not make it. Two people were aboard at the time, including pilot Michael Vavrek, 68, and his wife Judy Vavrek, 67; both were killed in the crash.

    The FAA is investigating.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Idaho; 3 Dead

    A small plane crashed in Owyhee County, Idaho, on September 30th.

    The wreckage was found in the Owyhee Mountains between Reynolds Creek and Silver City.

    Three people and a dog were killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashes in La Verne, CA; 1 Dead, 1 Injured

    A small plane crashed in La Verne, California, on September 30th.

    The plane was carrying a man and a woman when it went down near Brackett Field Airport.

    The male occupant of the plane was killed in the crash. The woman was injured and was taken to a hospital.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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    Plane Crashes at Greenville Downtown Airport; 2 Dead, 2 Injured

    A Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 plane crashed at Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina, on September 27th.

    Authorities said the plane went off the runway after landing and crashed at the edge of Airport Road.

    Two people were killed in the crash, including the pilot and the co-pilot. Two others were injured and were taken to a hospital.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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    Plane Crash in South Sudan Leaves 19 Dead

    A passenger plane crashed into a lake in South Sudan, on September 9th.

    The incident happened when the plane flying from Juba was attempting to land in Yirol.

    Nineteen people were killed in the crash. Four others suffered serious injuries and were shifted to a hospital.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Lake Worth, FL; 2 Dead

    A small plane crashed in Lake Worth, Florida, on September 9th.

    The plane, carrying two people, was flying from Key West, Florida, when it crashed in John Prince Park.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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    Skydiving Plane Crashes at East Georgia Regional Airport; 4 Killed, 1 Injured

    A skydiving plane crashed at East Georgia Regional Airport in Swainsboro, Georgia, on August 25th.

    The plane was carrying five people when it went down.

    Four people were killed in the crash. They were identified as Staff Sergeant Aliaksandr “Alex” Bahrytsevich, 31, of Raeford, NC; Justin Duff, 42, of Statesboro, GA; Andrew Swenson, 23, of Daytona Beach, FL; and Chris Eldridge, 42, of Rincon, GA.

    The fifth occupant of the plane, identified as William Middlebrooks, suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital.

    The plane was owned by The Jumping Place Skydiving Center in Statesboro, Georgia.

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    Small Plane Crashes Near Phoenix Deer Valley Airport; 2 Dead

    A small plane crashed near Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, Arizona, on August 20th.

    The plane was carrying two people when it went down in Seventh Street near the intersection with Deer Valley Road.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash. They were identified as the pilot Theodore Rich, 54, and his passenger Elaine Carpenter, 49.

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    Small Plane Crashes Near Camp Verde; 2 Dead

    A small plane crashed near Camp Verde, Arizona, on August 18th.

    The incident happened when the pilot was taking a friend for a short flight around Yavapai County.

    Both occupants of the plane were killed in the crash. They were identified as pilot Glenn Tenniswood, 68, and passenger Ron Walker, 78.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Maryland; 2 Dead

    A small plane crashed in Carroll County, Maryland, on August 18th.

    Authorities said the wreckage was found in an open field near Baugher Road in Westminster.

    There were two people aboard at the time; both were killed in the crash. They were later identified as the pilot Michael Kilpatrick, 62, and his passenger Robert Johnson, 56.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Baker City, OR; Two Killed

    A small plane crashed in Baker City, Oregon, on August 11th.

    It is believed that the plane flying from Caldwell, Idaho, was on its way to Baker City Municipal Airport when it went down.

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

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    1 Survives, 8 Die in Indonesian Plane Crash

    A Dimonim Air plane crashed in Papua, Indonesia, on August 11th.

    The plane carrying nine people was heading to Oksibil airport, Indonesia, when it went down.

    Eight people were killed in the crash while a twelve-year-old boy was found alive.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Santa Ana; 5 Dead

    A small plane crashed in Santa Ana, California, on August 5th.

    The plane carrying five people was on approach to John Wayne Airport when it went down in the parking lot of a shopping center.

    All five occupants of the plane were killed in the crash.

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    JU-Air Plane Crashes in Swiss Alps; 20 Dead

    A JU-Air plane crashed on the Piz Segnas mountain in Switzerland, on August 4th.

    The incident happened when the plane was heading from Locarno to Dubendorf, Switzerland.

    There were seventeen passengers and three crew members aboard at the time; all of them were killed in the crash.

    The accident is under investigation.

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    Aeromexico Plane Crashes in Mexico; 85 Injured

    Aeromexico flight AM-2431 crashed shortly after takeoff from Durango International Airport, Mexico, on July 31st.

    The incident happened when the plane, carrying ninety-nine passengers and four crew members, was heading to Mexico City, Mexico.

    Eighty-five people were injured in the incident.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.