Lt. William B. Montgomery flew a B-24 Liberator toward the British coast after it was hit in June 1944. Historians credit him for saving the lives of seven crew members.
Tag Archives: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Dies at 71
The last surviving original member of the classic Southern rock group, he played the soaring slide guitar solo on “Free Bird” and co-wrote “Sweet Home Alabama.”
Whirring Into Action in Ukraine’s Skies
Against the odds, Ukraine’s helicopter brigades are not only still operational, but are an inspirational component of its war effort.
Vanessa Bryant Settles Helicopter Crash Photos Lawsuit for $28.85 Million
Bryant, the widow of the basketball star Kobe Bryant, sued Los Angeles County after some of its employees shared graphic photos of the crash that killed her husband and one of their daughters.
After U.S. Downs UFOs, More Awareness of Balloons All Over Our Skies
As more unidentified objects were shot down by the U.S. Air Force in recent days, experts warned that there were an “endless” array of potential targets.
Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on Austin Airport Runway
A FedEx cargo plane had to abort its landing after a departing Southwest Airlines flight was cleared to use the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Helicopter Crash Kills Ukrainian Minister in Blow to Wartime Leadership
The crash in a suburb of Kyiv killed at least 14 people, officials said, including the interior minister, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who oversaw Ukraine’s domestic security.
Ukraine Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash Oversaw Some Security Forces
Denys Monastyrsky was the highest-ranking Ukrainian government official to die since Russia’s invasion began in February last year.
‘Delta 1943, Cancel Takeoff’: Wrong Turn Results in Near Miss at J.F.K.
An American Airlines plane crossed about 1,000 feet ahead of a Delta flight about to depart from Kennedy International Airport, officials said.
In Nepal Crash, Pilot Met the Same Fate as Her Husband 17 Years Before
Anju Khatiwada, who died on Sunday in a crash in Pokhara, Nepal, decided to become a pilot after her husband’s death in 2006. The family’s calamities are part of a deadly pattern of aviation disasters in Nepal.
The Week in Business: More Air Travel Chaos
Consumer prices continue to cool down. Goldman Sachs began one of its largest rounds of layoffs since the 2008 financial crisis. And Elon Musk is to go to trial over a 2018 tweet about Tesla.
Plane Crash in Nepal Leaves at Least 33 Dead
A twin-engine propeller plane crashed on approach to the city of Pokhara, with 72 people on board.
Cloud ‘Shot Up’ Just Before Severe Turbulence Struck, Report Says
A Hawaiian Airlines pilot said a flight last month hit turbulence, injuring 25 people, right after a cloud shot up vertically like a smoke plume, according to a federal report.
Bob Jordan, Southwest Airlines’ CEO, on What Went Wrong
Southwest Airlines’ chief executive, Bob Jordan, said frigid temperatures and mistakes by the company caused its meltdown around Christmas.
FAA Outage Highlights Fragility of the Aviation System
The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights Wednesday morning after a system to alert pilots to safety issues went down, just two weeks after a major Southwest Airlines meltdown.
Thousands of Airline Passengers Affected by FAA System Outage
For the second time in recent weeks, the U.S. airline industry faced major delays. This time, it wasn’t the airlines’ fault.
The Sunday Read: ‘She Fell Nearly 2 Miles, and Walked Away’
At 17, Juliane Diller was the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Amazon. Fifty years later she runs a research station founded by her parents.
Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
Small Plane Crashes Into Transmission Tower in Maryland
Rescuers on Sunday night devised a careful plan to extricate the two people on board. Photos showed the plane entangled in power lines and seemingly suspended in a snarled mess of metal.
Dutch Court Convicts 3 of Murder for 2014 Downing of Flight MH17 in Ukraine
The victim’s families drew some solace from the verdict, which placed responsibility for the tragedy squarely with Moscow, but the men found guilty may never be arrested.
6 Dead After Planes Crash in Mid-Air at Dallas Executive Airport
The crash involved two World War II-era planes at Dallas Executive Airport on Saturday. Videos showed a smaller airplane slam into a larger aircraft as horrified onlookers watched.
Families of Boeing Crash Victims Can Challenge U.S. Settlement, Judge Rules
He said passengers killed on two 737 Max flights were crime victims, siding with relatives who objected to a deal that spared Boeing from a criminal charge.
Boeing Reaches $200 Million Settlement With Regulators Over Its 737 Max
The S.E.C. said Boeing had misled investors by suggesting that human error was to blame for two deadly crashes, and omitting the company’s concerns about the plane.
Jury Awards Vanessa Bryant $16 Million in Suit Over Crash Site Photos
Ms. Bryant had sued Los Angeles County over the sharing of photos of human remains from the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, her daughter and seven others. Another plaintiff was awarded $15 million.
Vanessa Bryant Testifies in Trial Over Kobe Bryant Crash Photos
The widow of the N.B.A. star described her pain after learning Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and firefighters shared crash site photos.
Vanessa Bryant Is Suing L.A. County Over Kobe Bryant Crash Photos: What to Know
Bryant, whose husband and daughter died in a 2020 helicopter crash, said county employees shared photos of human remains from the crash, causing her emotional distress.
Should You Worry About Debris From China’s Big Rocket Booster?
To launch part of its space station to orbit, China used a large rocket that cannot control its atmospheric re-entry. It is the third time such a rocket has been used.
China Set to Launch Space Station Module With Unknown Landing
The Wentian module, the second part of the Tiangong orbital outpost, requires using a massive launcher that has twice conducted uncontrolled re-entries into Earth’s atmosphere.
Boeing 737 Max Flies Again, but Crash Victims’ Kin Say Risks Remain
Families are working with industry insiders to press for new safety precautions and a review of production practices for the aircraft.
Military Clears Crew of Plane That Took Flight as Afghans Fell to Their Deaths
Crowds of people had surged onto the runway at the airport in Kabul during the final days of the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan.
Five Marines Dead in Military Plane Crash in California
All aboard the plane, an MV-22B Osprey that belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, crashed in a remote area east of San Diego, the U.S. Marine Corps said.
Chinese Pilots Sent a Message. American Allies Said They Went Too Far.
Australia and Canada said Chinese jets harassed their military planes, though Beijing says it was defending its security. A mishap over Pacific waters could have ominous repercussions.
In This Small Thai Village, American History Runs Deep
In 1944, a U.S. military plane crashed in a spot the locals named “Deadman’s Torso Flat.” A team has found remains that it hopes are those of the airman.
One Ukrainian War Casualty: The World’s Largest Airplane
Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft, was destroyed in a pivotal battle at the start of the war. It was a beloved symbol for all of Ukraine but perhaps no one misses it more than its first pilot.
Plane Carrying Army Parachutists Briefly Alarms Capitol
After the Capitol was evacuated, Nancy Pelosi lashed out at the F.A.A. for its “apparent failure to notify Capitol Police of the preplanned flyover.”
‘Snarge’ Happens and Studying It Makes Your Plane Trip Safer
When a bird collides with an airplane, determining its species can help prevent future collisions. To do that, scientists need snarge.
A DHL Cargo Plane Breaks in Two Landing at a Costa Rica Airport
No one on board was injured, a spokesman for the delivery company said, adding that it was working with the authorities to remove the plane.
A Flight Over China in Clear Skies, Followed by a Nosedive
Investigators face a formidable challenge in figuring out why China Eastern Flight 5735 crashed on March 21.
Delta Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Windshield Shatters Mid-Flight
The Washington-bound flight was diverted to Denver after its crew “declared an emergency due to a cracked windshield,” according to the F.A.A.
Navy Plane Crashes Along Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Killing One Crew Member
The five-seat plane crashed on Wednesday evening with three crew members on board, the Navy said. Two were rescued.
China Plane Crash: Second ‘Black Box’ Is Found, Officials Say
The cause of the crash of China Eastern Flight 5735, which killed 132 people on Monday, remains unknown.
China Eastern Crash Killed All 132 on Flight
Investigators were still looking for wreckage, remains and the second black box in an effort to determine what caused the crash.
China Eastern Pilots Were Experienced, Adding to Mystery of Crash
Two industry veterans were at the controls of Flight 5735, which took a sudden dive in good weather. At the crash site in southern China, search crews found wing and engine parts on Thursday.
Jury Finds Former Boeing Pilot Not Guilty of Fraud in 737 Max Case
The pilot, Mark Forkner, was the only person to face criminal charges for flaws that resulted in two fatal crashes of one of Boeing’s most important planes.
China Finds 1 Black Box From Plane Crash as Rain Hinders Search
Officials have revealed few details about the China Eastern Airlines flight that went down Monday, with the government moving quickly to control the information flow and emphasize the positive.
What We Know About the Crash of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735
The crash of the Boeing plane, with more than 130 people on board, is China’s worst air disaster in more than a decade.
China Eastern Jet’s Steep Plunge Suggests Little Chance of Survival
Search workers recovered identity cards, cellphones and purses from the crash of the Boeing plane that carried more than 130 people. But no survivors have been found.
Boeing Faces New Upheaval After Crash of Chinese Airliner
No fault has been found, but the company, which has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of design and production troubles, is likely to get scrutinized.
After Boeing Plane Crash in China, a Desperate Hunt for Survivors
The plane that crashed in a mountainous area of southern China was carrying 132 people, and rescuers who went to the crash site faced harsh conditions.
Flight MU-5735 Descended More Than 20,000 Feet in Just Over a Minute
An hour after it took off, the flight turned horribly wrong, according to data from Flightradar24.