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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO) Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO)
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (Video) The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…

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by Jillian Pikora
Stafford, VA
News
NTSB Report Sheds Light On NY Plane Crash That Killed VA Pilot, Animal Rescuer NTSB Report Sheds Light On NY Plane Crash That Killed VA Pilot, Animal Rescuer
NTSB Report Sheds Light On NY Plane Crash That Killed VA Pilot, Animal Rescuer The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report detailing the events leading up to a plane crash in Windham, NY, that claimed the life of a Virginia pilot dedicated to rescuing dogs in need. The crash occurred on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at approximately 6:10 p.m. The single-engine Mooney M20J, piloted by 49-year-old Seuk Kim of Springfield, VA, was traveling from Harford County Airport in Maryland to Albany International Airport when it went down in a remote, wooded area of Greene County, as previously reported by Daily Voice. According to the NTSB report, t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hunter-Windham, NY
News
Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In Windham: 'A Friend To All' Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In Windham: 'A Friend To All'
Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In Windham: '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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by Michael Mashburn
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Glen Rock Pilot Dies In Plane Crash Glen Rock Pilot Dies In Plane Crash
Glen Rock Pilot Dies In Plane Crash A 49-year-old pilot from New Jersey was killed in a plane crash in Savannah, GA last weekend, officials announced. Boris Yusupov, who lives in Glen Rock, was the pilot of the Cessna 336 that crashed in a residential area around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, according to multiple news outlets including WSAV and the FAA. Yusupov was killed and a passenger was taken to the hospital. ALERT - A small plane has crashed at Habersham Street and East 66th. Savannah Fire Department and Savannah Police... Posted by Mayor Van Johnson on Sunday, October 13, 2024 Yusupov's LinkedIn says he …

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by Cecilia Levine
Sussex-Wantage, NJ
Police & Fire
Small Plane Crashes In Sussex Small Plane Crashes In Sussex
Small Plane Crashes In Sussex A small plane crashed in Sussex County on Tuesday night, Aug. 27, authorities said. According to the FAA, a single-engine Champion Citabria crashed in Sussex around 7 p.m. New Jersey State Police said the plane crashed into a tree line on Main Street due to a fuel issue. The pilot suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide any updates.

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by Cecilia Levine
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Atlantic City Airport Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Atlantic City Airport
Small Plane Crashes In Field Near Atlantic City Airport A single-engine Cirrus SR-22 crashed in a field northeast of Atlantic City International Airport, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The pilot was alone on board, the FAA said. The condition of the pilot was not reported by the FAA. The FAA will investigate.

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by Jon Craig
Albany, NY
News
No Mechanical Failure Before NY Plane Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Pilot, NTSB Finds No Mechanical Failure Before NY Plane Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Pilot, NTSB Finds
No Mechanical Failure Before NY Plane Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Pilot, NTSB Finds Federal investigators have ruled out mechanical failure for causing a small plane crash in upstate New York that killed a beloved pilot and photographer. A preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Tuesday, July 2, states that investigators found no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures on either of the plane’s engines prior to the June 17 crash near Albany International Airport. Emergency crews were called at around 8:15 a.m. that morning for a small plane that was seen "spinning around" before crashing in a wooded area near Alb…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Obituaries
'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life' 'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life'
'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life' Natalie Gillis saw much of the world in her 34 years, most of it from the air. The pilot from Toronto, Canada died Monday morning, June 17, when her twin engine Piper plane crashed just moments after taking off from Albany International Airport. Gillis, the aircraft’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Colonie Police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB. Earlier Report: Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Albany Airport Her employer, KASI Aviation Services, confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute posted Thursday morning, Ju…

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by Michael Mashburn
Poughkeepsie, NY
Business
Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk
Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related…

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by Zak Failla
Westminster, MD
Lifestyle
Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors
Honda Recalling More Than 330K Vehicles Due To Fault Side-View Mirrors Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The Japanese auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injurie…

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by Zak Failla
Lancaster, PA
News
Single Mom ID'd As Victim Seriously Injured In Central PA Helicopter Crash Single Mom ID'd As Victim Seriously Injured In Central PA Helicopter Crash
Single Mom ID'd As Victim Seriously Injured In Central PA Helicopter Crash Support is surging for a single-mother who was seriously hurt in a helicopter crash. A K-Copters 47G-2 helicopter crashed at Lititz airport, on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 11:30 a.m., as Daily Voice previously reported citing the FAA.  Of the two people on board, one was seriously injured-- that person was later identified as Jessica 'Jessie' Robinson of Lancaster, according to a GoFundMe campaign page by her friend Darren Lucas. Robinson is a helicopter and small airplane pilot and flight instructor who was teaching a student at the time of the crash, according to the campaign page. She an…

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by Jillian Pikora
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Business
Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera Locations Proposed For Former G&H Property In Sussex County Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera Locations Proposed For Former G&H Property In Sussex County
Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera Locations Proposed For Former G&H Property In Sussex County The former G&H property in Sussex County may be getting new Chipotle, Starbucks and Panera locations. The Town Council in Newton made residential and commercial ordinances for a PILOT (‘Payment in Lieu of Taxes’) plan at the location on Water and South Park Drive, NJHerald reports. The commercial and residential portions of the property will be divided for separate ownership, according to the report, which cites Town Manager Thomas S. Russo. In addition to 100 market-rate rental units, the proposal includes a plan for a pair of one-story commercial buildings with a maximum square foota…

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by Valerie Musson
Lakewood, NJ
News
Former Central Jersey Pilot, 46, Among Three Killed In Michigan Crash Former Central Jersey Pilot, 46, Among Three Killed In Michigan Crash
Former Central Jersey Pilot, 46, Among Three Killed In Michigan Crash A former Central Jersey pilot among three people killed in a two-car crash in Michigan on Monday was being remembered for his quiet acts of kindness. Yoni Kohn, 46 -- formerly of Edison and Lakewood -- and two others died in the northern Van Buren County crash around 12 p.m. when one car was rear-ended, causing both to roll over, WoodTV reports.  The impact forced both cars into another area where a camper trailer and other vehicles were parked. Police say speed was a factor in the crash. Kohn was president of Tryko Partners, a private equity investment group in Brick, which…

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by Jon Craig
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Dermatologist Killed In Florida Air Show Had Several North Jersey Offices Dermatologist Killed In Florida Air Show Had Several North Jersey Offices
Dermatologist Killed In Florida Air Show Had Several North Jersey Offices A 59-year-old dermatologist with several New Jersey offices was killed in a Florida air show. Dr. Joseph Masessa took his final flight in his Grumman OV-1 Mohawk aircraft on Friday at the 30th Annual Stuart Air Show, the Palm Beach Post reports. The Vietnam War-era attack plane nosedived and exploded on the runway during the final preparations before the annual event. Masessa was a New Jersey native who ran the North Jersey Dermatology Center with locations in Clifton, Kearny, Parsippany and Newfoundland. He also had offices in Toms River, Manahawkin, South Carolin and Florida. The p…

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by Cecilia Levine