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    Metrojet Airbus Crashes in Sinai Killing 220

    The Airbus A321 operating as Flight 7K9268 by Metrojet had 217 passengers and seven crew aboard and was en route from Sharm el Sheikh International Airport to Saint Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport when it crashed close to al Hassana, in a mountainous area of the Sinai peninsula, where there are insurgents. (Note in the images, it does not look very mountainous, but perhaps it is a plateau.) The plane was in the air about twenty-three minutes before it went off the grid. Deputy St. Petersburg Gov. Igor Albin said 25 children were among the dead. Nearly all the passengers were Russian tourists. Three were Ukraine. (We are looking for the passenger manifest.) Metrojet is also known as Kogalymavia.

    The plane slowed dramatically before the crash. Pilots apparently experienced technical difficulties and told ATC they wanted to divert. The black boxes have been recovered. Forty-five ambulances were dispatched to the crash site to recover the bodies. The plane was 18 years 6 months old. Pilot Valery Nemov reportedly had 12,000 air hours of experience, including 3,860 in A321s.

    Forensic experts were at the Pulkovo Airport in the special reception area designated for families of victims, where they gathered DNA to assist in cataloging the remains.

    IS claimed on its twitter page that they took the plane down to punish Russia for its military campaign in Syria. Russia dismisses this claim.

    Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister said communication from the plane and ATC was normal; however, the Russian Embassy in Cairo says that Egyptian officials told them the pilot was trying to make an emergency landing.

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    Fort Lauderdale : Leaking Plane Afire on Runway

    An engine of Dynamic International Airways flight 405 caught fire as the plane was about to take off for Caracas.

    The Boeing 767 was taxiing for departure at 12:45 p.m. when the pilot of the plane behind them saw the fuel leak from an engine. The tower call said, “Engine on fire.” Passengers evacuated on to the tarmac via slides. There were 101 aboard. Twenty-one were injured, and taken to local hospitals. One person sustained a serious burn. One fel on the tarmac.

    A replacement flight is planned. The incident is under investigation by the FAA, Boeing, NTSB and the airline. Passengers were provided a later flight but there is no indication of how many took it.

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    Pilot Killed as Helicopter Crashes in Saskatchewan

    A helicopter crashed in a field in Kinley, Saskatchewan, Canada, on October 27.

    Authorities said the aircraft went down while it was heading from Calgary to Saskatoon.

    The 48-year-old pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. His name has not yet been released.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Pilot Killed as Small Plane Crashes near Worcester Regional Airport

    A small plane crashed into the woods near Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, Massachusetts, on October 24.

    The single-engine 1996 Mooney M20M plane was attempting to take-off from the airport when it veered right and crashed into trees just beyond the runway.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as Dr.Gary Weller, 66, of Putnam, Connecticut.

    The accident is being investigated.

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    Aer Lingus Plane Diverts to Cork Airport after Passenger’s Death Mid-Air

    Aer LingusAer Lingus flight EI 485 was forced to make an emergency landing at Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland, on the afternoon of October 18.

    The Airbus A320-200, en-route to Dublin, Ireland, from Lisbon, Portugal, had to be diverted in emergency after a 24-year-old passenger “ran amok” and later died mid-air.

    The plane landed uneventfully.

    Among 168 passengers and 6 crew members aboard, 1 person sustained minor injuries while trying to help the man.

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    Two Killed as Small Plane Crashes into Lake Worth Mobile Home Park

    A Piper Cherokee 180 aircraft crashed into Mar Mak Colony Club mobile home park in Lake Worth, Florida, on October 13.

    Authorities said the plane went down while it was en-route from Orlando to Lantana, Florida.

    Two people were killed in the crash, including the pilot and a person in the mobile home.

    The NTSB is investigating the cause of crash.

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    5 Killed after NATO helicopter Crashes in Kabul

    A helicopter crashed at NATO’s Resolute Support Mission headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, on October 11.

    Authorities said the British Puma Mk 2 helicopter crashed while landing at the headquarters.

    Five people were killed in the crash. The deceased include 2 U.S. service members, 2 British service members and a French civilian contractor. Their names have not yet been released.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    Small Plane Crashed in California Home; 2 Killed

    A small plane crashed into a home in 1600 block of Tionontati St. California town, Nevada-California border, on the night of October 10.

    The Beech 35 Bonanza crashed in the south of Lake Tahoe Airport, California, just after taking off.

    The 2 passengers aboard were killed while no injuries were reported in the home.

    The incident is under investigation.

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    Trigana Air Flight 267 Crash: Black Box to be Sent to France after Unsuccessful Data Retrieval Attempts

    Trigana AirAccording to a preliminary report released by Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC), the black box from Trigana Air jet that crashed in August will be sent to France for data retrieval.

    The flight TGN267 crashed after it lost contact with the ATC during a flight from Sentani airport, Jayapura, to Oksibi, Papua. There were 54 people aboard at the time; all of them were killed.

    The report released on October 7 said, “The downloading process to retrieve data from the FDR was unsuccessful. For further examination, the FDR data will be downloaded at BEA facility in Paris, France.”

    The report further said that the cockpit voice recorder had a 2-hour recording but it did not give any clue as to what caused the crash.

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    Government Helicopter Crashes in Mexico; 2 Dead

    Helicopter crashA state helicopter crashed in a rural area of Veracruz, Mexico, on October 6.

    Authorities said the Bell 430 went down near El Lencero airport, Xalapa.

    There were 2 people aboard the aircraft at the time; both of them were killed. They were identified as Capt. David Barrera and Capt. Fausto Calderon.

    The cause of crash is being investigated.

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    United Airlines Flight Diverts to Albuquerque after Co-Pilot Passes Out Mid-Air

    United airlinesUnited Airlines flight UA1614 made an emergency landing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 6.

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, heading from Houston, Texas to San Francisco, California, was diverted after the co-pilot fell unconscious.

    The plane, carrying around 250 passengers, landed uneventfully.

    The co-pilot was immediately shifted to hospital.

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    AA Jet Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Syracuse after Pilot Dies

    American AirlinesAmerican Airlines flight 550 had to make an emergency landing at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, New York, on October 5.

    The co-pilot of the Airbus A320, en-route from Phoenix to Boston, diverted to Syracuse after the the pilot, Capt. Michael Johnston, 57, of Utah, suffered a heart attack and passed away mid-air.

    The plane landed safely. There were 147 passengers aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

    The airline said in a statement, “Unfortunately, our pilot passed away…We are incredibly saddened by this event, and we are focused on caring for our pilot’s family and colleagues.”

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    Small Plane Crashed at Granbury Municipal Airport; 2 Killed

    A single-engine plane crashed at Granbury Municipal Airport in Hood County, Texas, on September 24.

    Authorities said the plane went down and burst into flames just a few hundred yards from Granbury High School.

    There were 2 people aboard at the time; both of them were killed in the crash.

    The NTSB and the FAA are investigating.

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    5 Killed as Small Plane Crashes in Bacon County, Ga.

    A small plane crashed near Alma, Bacon County, Georgia, early on September 16.

    According to Sheriff Richard Foskey, the plane went down after taking off from Bacon County Airport, Alma.

    There were 5 people onboard, including one woman. All of them were killed in the crash.

    The NTSB will investigate.

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    3 Killed, 7 Injured as Plane Crashes in Alaska

    crashA small floatplane plane crashed north of Iliamna Airport in Iliamna, Alaska, on September 15.

    The DeHavilland DHC-3T Turbine Otter aircraft, carrying 10 people, went down while it was taking off from East Wind Lake.

    Three people were killed in the accident. They were identified as 80-year-old Tony W. Degroot, of Hanford, California, 69-year-old James Specter, of Shavertown, Pennsylvania and 70-year-old James P. Fletcher, of Clovis, California.

    Seven others were injured and were shifted to hospitals.

    The plane belonged to Rainbow King Lodge.

    The NTSB is investigating.

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    Small Plane Crashes in Camden County; Pilot Killed

    Plane crashA Cessna 150 crashed into woods in Camden County, New Jersey, on September 12.

    Authorities said the plane, that took off from Camden County Airport, went down behind the homes on Jackson Road, Atco section.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as 65-year-old David Sees, of Marlton.

    The FAA is investigating the cause of crash.

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    Plane Crash in Colombia Kills Tom Cruise Movie Crew Members

    paraguay_crashA twin-engine Aerostar aircraft crashed into Alto de la Clarita Mountains in Medellin, Colombia, on September 11.

    Authorities believe the aircraft, that was being used in shooting of Tom Cruise’s upcoming movie Mena, crashed due to bad weather.

    Two people were killed in the accident, including a Colombian native, Carlos Berl and a Los Angeles film pilot, Alan David Purwin. Another American pilot, Jimmy Lee Garland, sustained severe injuries and was taken to hospital.

    Universal Pictures said in a statement, “On behalf of the production, our hearts and prayers go out to the crew members and their families at this difficult time.”

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    Small Plane Crashed in North Carolina; Pilot Killed

    A small plane crashed in Riegelwood, North Carolina, on the night of September 11.

    The Cessna 172 was heading from Bolton to Wallace when it went down. North Carolina Wing Civil Air Patrol dispatched two aircrafts that found the wreckage at 1:15 a.m. on September 12.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as Gene Pierce, 76, of Duplin County.

    The cause of crash is not clear at the moment.

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    Single-Engine Beechcraft Crashed in North Carolina; 3 Killed

    Beechcraft BonanzaA single-engine plane crashed and caught fire near Horneytown, in the south of Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina, at 12:12 P.M on September 7.

    The Beechcraft A36 was en-route to Piedmont Triad International Airport, North Carolina, from Sarasota, Florida, at the time.

    The airport’s director Kevin Baker said the pilot was communicating a problem to ATC before the crash, but could not explain it.

    The FAA and NTSB were investigating the crash.

    According to an NTSB spokesperson, 3 people lost their lives in the accident.

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    Small Plane Crashed in Colorado Mountains; 5 Killed

    mountainA twin-engine plane crashed in San Juan Mountains, in the north of Silverton, Colorado, at around 4:15 P.M on September 6.

    The immediate cause of Cessna 310 crash is not yet known.

    At least 5 people lost their lives in the crash.

    San Juan County Sheriff’s office and NTSB are investigating.

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    7 Killed as Military Plane Crashed in Nigeria

    military planeA Dornier-228 military plane crashed into a house in Ribadu area Of Kaduna state, Nigeria, on August 29.

    Air force officials said the plane went down when it was heading from Kaduna Military Airfield to Abuja.

    All 7 people on-board the plane, including 3 passengers and 4 crew members, were killed in the crash.

    The cause of crash is not clear at the moment.

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    Plane Crashed while Practicing for New York Air Show; Pilot Killed

    airshowA stunt plane crashed near Stewart international airport in New Windsor, New York, on August 28.

    Authorities said the Cornell W F/Sahakian JA Jr. Giles G 202 experimental plane went down while practicing for the New York Air Show, which is scheduled for this weekend.

    The pilot, who was the only one aboard, was killed in the crash. He was identified as Andrew Wright, of Texas.

    The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.