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Plane Crash
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Maryland Hunters Killed In DC Plane Crash With Army Helicopter Celebrated As Support Pours In
Support is swelling for the families of a group of hunters from Maryland who were on board the American Airlines flight that crashed into an Army helicopter and landed in the Potomac River. Fundraising efforts have been kicked off on behalf of the families of Jesse Pitcher, Mike Stovall, Alex Huffman, and Jonathan Boyd, who all left behind loved ones after the plane crash over DC. Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised on behalf of the hunters' families in the days following the crash through multiple GoFundMe campaigns that have gone viral. Each was remembered fondly by their…
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Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground
The president of Mexico has confirmed that all six victims killed in the Learjet 55 crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 31 were Mexican citizens. Claudia Sheinbaum shared the following statement Saturday morning, Feb. 1 on X: I regret the death of six Mexicans in the plane crash in Philadelphia, United States. The consular authorities are in permanent contact with the families; I have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support them in whatever way is required. My solidarity with their loved ones and friends. The Learjet 55, a medical transport plane carrying six people, we…
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Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (
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An explosion rocked Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed into a densely populated area, igniting multiple fires and injuring people both in the air and on the ground, authorities told Daily Voice. A Mexican-registered Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerial view over Philadelphia crash site pic.twitter.com/DC48p3K2ff — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) February 1, 2025 Flight data s…
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Philadelphia Skating Club Members Among Those Killed In DC Plane Crash
The Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society is grieving the loss of several beloved members who were among those killed in a fatal crash over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 29. The victims were part of the figure skating community, leaving the tight-knit group devastated. “We feel immense grief at the loss of so many talented skaters, their coaches, and families,” the club said in a statement. “We share this loss and grieve with the entire USFS Community. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this tragic time.” Posted by Philadelphia Skat…
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Boston Skater Killed In DC Plane Crash Shared Photo From Inside Aircraft
Fourteen figure skaters including two athletes from Boston, their mothers, and coaches, were among the 60 people killed in a devastating mid-air plane crash over Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, officials confirmed. The group was returning home from a national development camp in Wichita, Kansas, when their plane collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter in the skies above the nation’s capital Among the victims were six members of the Skating Club of Boston, including two teenage athletes, their mothers, and two coaches, according to Doug Zeghibe, the club’s CEO. Maxim Nau…
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VA Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash : 'A Friend To All'
This story has been updated. A Virginia pilot who regularly flew dogs in need to safe homes around the country was killed when his small plane crashed in a remote area of New York. The Greene County incident happened in the Town of Windham at around 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Sheriff’s officials said a single-engine Mooney plane was traveling from Maryland to Albany carrying the pilot and three dogs when it crashed in a remote area. The impact killed the pilot, 49-year-old Seuk Kim, of Springfield, Virginia, and one of the dogs. A second dog, a lab mix puppy, survived but suffered two bro…
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Small Plane Crashes Into Maryland River; One Pronounced Dead: State Police (
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A small plane crashed on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Tuesday morning and one person has been pronounced dead after being pulled from the water, state police confirmed. Multiple agencies were called at around 9:30 a..m. in Talbot County to the 6800 block of Travelers West Circle in Easton, where there was a reported crash into the Tred Avon River on July 16. State police, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, US Coast Guard, and Talbot County Sheriff were among the departments to respond to search for any occupants of the Cessna 402 plane. The victim was recovered from the wate…
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NTSB Releases Report Providing Insight Into Fatal Maryland Plane Crash
New details have been released after a decorated soldier was killed in a Maryland plane crash last month. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. Happening now - Quint 5 and Engine 515 are assisting @LevelVfc with an airplane crash in the 3600 block of Old Level Road. #HavredeGrace #HdG #SHCo — Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) July 25, 2023 Potts was identified as a US Army major general who recently retired from h…
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Major US Army General Killed In Single-Engine Maryland Plane Crash
A decorated soldier has been identified as the man killed in this week's plane crash in Harford County. Anthony Potts, 59, who lived at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, crash-landed a single-engine plane at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in the area of the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no other injuries or serious property damage was reported. He put the plane down in a nearby field to avoid any additional casualties. The plane crash was reported in the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de GraceGoogle Maps street view…
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Pilot Killed In Plane Crash Under Investigation In Maryland (
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One person was killed in Northern Maryland on Tuesday night when a plane went down in Harford County, officials confirmed. First responders from across the region were called to the 3600 block of Old Level Road in Havre de Grace at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, where there was a report of a plane crash that left one dead. Happening now - Quint 5 and Engine 515 are assisting @LevelVfc with an airplane crash in the 3600 block of Old Level Road. #HavredeGrace #HdG #SHCo — Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) July 25, 2023 According to officials, crews responded to a single-…
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One Injured In Single-Engine Plane Crash In MD (
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First responders were called to the Fallston Airpark in Harford County on Thursday, April 13 to investigate a reported plane crash. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, first responders from the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company and nearby departments responded to the airport to investigate a single-engine crash. 4/13 FVFAC units along with mutual aid partners are on scene at the Fallston Airpark with a single engine aircraft... Posted by Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 One person was evaluated at the scene, according to th…
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Video Shows Icy Rescue After Plane Makes Splash Landing In Maryland Creek
New video released by the Anne Arundel County Police Department shows the measures an officer had to go through to come to the aid of a pilot who made an unexpected crash landing into frigid waters in Maryland. Anne Arundel County Police Officer Elizabeth Myers had to think quickly on Monday, Dec. 26, when a plane went down in Beards Creek in Riva near the 3000 block of Stonehenge Drive near the South River. In body-cam footage released by the department, Myers can be seen leaping into action on Monday morning, throwing a kayak into the icy waters, and getting advice from some boaters on th…
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Police ID Pilot Who Crash Landed Into Maryland Creek On Monday Morning
A 71-year-old Frederick County man is being treated for injuries he sustained when his single-engine plane crashed landed in Anne Arundel County, Maryland State Police say. Frederick resident Steve Couchman was hospitalized at the Anne Arundel Medical Center on Monday, Dec. 26, after his Piper Cherokee single-engine plane went down, according to investigators. Original story - Pilot Makes Splash Landing Into Beards Creek, Aided By Kayakers Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning, Maryland State Police from the Glen Burnie and Annapolis barracks were dispatched to a reported plane …
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Wrong Turns, Low Flying Led To Maryland Plane Crash Into Electrical Tower: NTSB Report
Authorities say that a series of wrong turns and a pilot flying below minimum altitude levels were among the contributing factors that led to a small plane crash in Maryland last month. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report of the plane crash on Sunday, Nov. 27, when a private pilot struck an electrical tower outside of the Gaithersburg Airport and got suspended in the lines for hours, leaving two with serious injuries. NTSB issued the preliminary report for the Nov. 27 crash of a Mooney M20J near Gaithersburg, Maryland. https://t.co/3vtsELZiRe …
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Small Plane Skids Off Runway At Newport News/Williamsburg Airport; No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported in Virginia when a small plane skidded off the runway at the Newport News /Williamsburg Airport, according to authorities. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, state police and the Newport News International Fire Authority were on the scene to investigate when a pilot tried to land a small jet on Runway 25 when it skidded past the end due to a reportedly blown tire. Newport News/Williamsburg AirportGoogle Maps sat None of the three occupants of the plane were injured, nor was anyone on the ground. The damage from the crash was reportedly minimal. The cr…
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Two Survive Plane Crash Into Live Maryland Power Lines, Plane Safely Removed
A plane that crashed into live power lines, causing two to be rescued and power outages to thousands, has been removed from the Montgomery County structure safely, authorities announce. The plane was removed from the structure completely around 3:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28 after the crash nearly 12 hours earlier, according to Montgomery County officials. The plane was stabilized by a crane, and separated into two pieces and was able to be lowered to the ground. The pilot and his passenger were suspended in the plane for around 7 hours after it crashed into the live lines in Montgomery Vil…
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Two People Hurt In Carroll County Plane Crash
Two patients are being evaluated after being involved in a plane crash in Carroll County, authorities say. The plane ran off the runway at the Clearview Airpark on 526 Oak Tree Road around 4:45 p.m., initial reports state. First responders were on the scene as this incident is investigated. Daily Voice reached out to the Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department who did not immediately respond for comment. This story will continue to be updated as it develops.
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