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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Istanbul After Bird Strike

Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Istanbul After Bird Strike

Turkish Airlines flight TK-629 had to return and make an emergency landing in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 28th.

The Boeing 737-8 MAX plane took off for Accra, Ghana, but had to turn back due to a bird strike.

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

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Opinion | Sunday’s sonic boom was the sound of a system that’s working

Opinion | Sunday’s sonic boom was the sound of a system that’s working
A usually invisible but always vigilant network protects the homeland from potential enemies.

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Helicopter Crash Trial Date Set

Helicopter Crash Trial Date Set
The suit filed by families of those killed in a horrific St. Thomas helicopter crash against engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce could go to trial in early June 2025, according to court records.

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He kissed his family goodbye. Their private plane never made it home.

He kissed his family goodbye. Their private plane never made it home.
John Rumpel, who owned the Cessna Citation that crashed in Virginia, described his last moments with his family members.

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Plane and drones help stop CT street racers, arrest drivers who sped away at 120 mph, police say

Plane and drones help stop CT street racers, arrest drivers who sped away at 120 mph, police say
With the help of the FBI, drones and a plane, Connecticut State Police say they arrested…

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Pilot seen slumped over in plane that triggered fighter jet chase over Washington DC

Pilot seen slumped over in plane that triggered fighter jet chase over Washington DC

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Federal investigators probe cause of deadly crash of plane intercepted by U.S. fighter jets

Federal investigators probe cause of deadly crash of plane intercepted by U.S. fighter jets

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Republican Donor’s Plane Involved in Deadly Crash That Triggered Sonic Boom – BNN Bloomberg

Republican Donor’s Plane Involved in Deadly Crash That Triggered Sonic Boom – BNN Bloomberg
Family members of a prominent supporter of conservative Republican causes died Sunday when their private jet crashed after flying over sensitive government sites in Washington without permission, setting off a security scare.

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Loss of oxygen in cabin may have led to Virginia plane crash, expert says

Loss of oxygen in cabin may have led to Virginia plane crash, expert says
An aviation expert is citing a loss of oxygen as a possible theory for why an unresponsive…

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‘My family is gone.’ Tragedy strikes Barbara and John Rumpel of Brevard as investigators look into plane crash

‘My family is gone.’ Tragedy strikes Barbara and John Rumpel of Brevard as investigators look into plane crash

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‘A very challenging accident site’: Plane crash investigator shares details of Cessna jet incident

‘A very challenging accident site’: Plane crash investigator shares details of Cessna jet incident
As the investigation continues, new details are being released in connection to a business jet that crashed in mountainous terrain in Nelson County Sunday afternoon.

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NV611G dropped more than 30K feet per minute before crashing in Virginia. Here’s its flight path

NV611G dropped more than 30K feet per minute before crashing in Virginia. Here’s its flight path

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Private Plane Crashes in Virginia After Sparking Alarm in Washington – Alaska Native News

Private Plane Crashes in Virginia After Sparking Alarm in Washington – Alaska Native News
U.S. federal investigators will try to determine the circumstances surrounding a private plane with an unresponsive pilot that crashed Sunday in the state of Virginia after flying over the nation’s capital and prompting the military to scramble two jet fighters. Virginia State Police said rescuers arrived at the crash site by foot late Sunday and […]

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Full investigation findings one year on from helicopter crash near Lancaster which killed pilot and 16-year-old

Full investigation findings one year on from helicopter crash near Lancaster which killed pilot and 16-year-old

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Fact Check: Has Donald Trump’s plane been grounded “indefinitely”?

Fact Check: Has Donald Trump’s plane been grounded “indefinitely”?
A viral tweet says that Trump’s plane was grounded because of imminent “espionage charges” against the former president. But is it true?

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NY-Bound Plane Crash Update: Details Emerge On Those Killed

NY-Bound Plane Crash Update: Details Emerge On Those Killed
Details have emerged on the four people killed after a private business jet bound for New York crashed in Virginia.The crash caused two F-16 fighter jets to try to intercept it after it neared no-fly zone territory in the District of Colum…

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A coffin was accidentally left on a plane at Dublin Airport and flown back to Greece

A coffin was accidentally left on a plane at Dublin Airport and flown back to Greece
An airport grounds services company at Dublin Airport said it is conducting an investigation after a man’s remains were never unloaded from a plane.

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5 things to know for June 5: Presidential race, Plane crash, Strike, India, Apple | CNN

5 things to know for June 5: Presidential race, Plane crash, Strike, India, Apple | CNN
CNN’s 5 Things brings you the news you need to know every morning.

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AP News Summary at 5:49 a.m. EDT

AP News Summary at 5:49 a.m. EDT
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia

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How the type of plane you’re on impacts how bad the jet lag is

How the type of plane you’re on impacts how bad the jet lag is
But there are some things you can do to help minimise the effects of jet lag, including, as it turns out, l…

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Army grounds fleet of Dhruv choppers after Kishtwar crash

Army grounds fleet of Dhruv choppers after Kishtwar crash
Second time this year; HAL to conduct comprehensive check on helicopters

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