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3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport 3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport
3 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Near Tennessee Airport All three individuals on board were killed after a small plane crashed in Tennessee. The Mooney M20TN went down south of Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Sparta, about 95 miles east of Nashville, around noon local time on Saturday, April 26, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The aircraft had reportedly departed from Alabama and was in its descent into the airport when the incident happened. The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING) Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING)
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (Developing) An investigation has been launched after an experimental plane crashed in Virginia. On Thursday afternoon, an experimental MX Aircraft MXS went down near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB is investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia. — NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) April 24, 2025 The crash comes just days before the start of the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show. It is unclear if the pilot was preparing before the event. Officials said that the pilot was the only person on b…
7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model 7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model
7 Killed In Separate Crashes Involving Same Small Plane Aircraft Model Seven people were killed within hours in separate small plane crashes in the Midwest over the weekend. A Cessna 180 went down into the Platte River in Fremont, Nebraska, at about 8:45 p.m. local time Friday, April 18, resulting in the deaths of all three passengers, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported that the aircraft was traveling along the river about 40 miles northwest of Omaha when it unexpectedly went down.  Recovery efforts led to the identification of the victims: Daniel Williams, age 43, from Moundridge,…
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation
Another Plane Crash In PA—Fourth In Four Months Sparks FAA Investigation A small plane flipped upside down at a Pennsylvania airport Friday morning, marking the fourth aircraft crash in the state since January and intensifying concerns over aviation safety. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. According to Colin Riccobon, spokesperson for LVIA, the plane ended up on its roof after an incident on Runway 24. One pilot was on board, and they were evaluated by EMS. Fire personnel on the scene confirmed the pilot was uninjured. Initial radio dispatch described…
Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Pennsylvania Plane Crash: NTSB Report Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Pennsylvania Plane Crash: NTSB Report
Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Pennsylvania Plane Crash: NTSB Report The cabin door of a small plane popped open just seconds into takeoff, causing it to “shake” and ultimately crash into a retirement community near Lancaster Airport, federal investigators said in a preliminary report released on Thursday, April 17. The crash happened on Sunday, March 9 around 2:30 p.m., when a 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza took off from Lancaster Airport en route to Springfield, Ohio. All five people onboard survived — but two, including the pilot, suffered serious injuries. Pilot Matthew W. White, 45, of Rapho Township, told the National Transportation Safety Board he heard a lo…
MIT Star Athlete, Manhattan Medical Student, Boyfriend, And Family Killed In Plane Crash MIT Star Athlete, Manhattan Medical Student, Boyfriend, And Family Killed In Plane Crash
MIT Star Athlete, Manhattan Medical Student, Boyfriend, And Family Killed In Plane Crash A private plane carrying a close-knit family of high-achievers — including a decorated MIT athlete, a rising Manhattan medical student, and her finance-driven boyfriend — crashed in Columbia County, killing all six people aboard, authorities announced. The crash happened around 12:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in a muddy field in Craryville, located in the town of Copake near the Massachusetts border, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B had departed from Westchester County Airport in White Plains and was en route to Columbia County Airport whe…
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida
Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The identities have been released of three people who were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said.  They have now been identified as family members Robert Stark, age 81, of Boca Raton, Stephen Stark, age 54, of Delray Beach, Florida, and Brooke Stark, age 17, also of Delray Beach, Florida.  Authorities have not specified who was flyi…
3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida 3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida
3 Killed, 1 Injured After Plane Crashes On Roadway Near I-95 In Florida Three people were killed when a small aircraft crashed near a busy stretch of I-95 in Florida. Click here for a new, updated story - Teenage Girl, Family Members ID'd As Victims Of Deadly Plane Crash Near I-95 Stretch In Florida The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Friday, April 11, in Boca Raton, and created a large plume of smoke visible for miles. The victims were all those on board the Cessna 310, Boca Raton Fire Rescue said. Neither their ages nor identities have been announced as of early Friday afternoon. One person on the ground was transported to a nearby hospital with …
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (Updated) First responders were called to a reported small plane crash in Virginia late on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in the area of Chancellor Road and Scarlet Oak Road shortly after 3 p.m. on April 9 to investigate the crash, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The initial call came in at approximately 3:08 p.m. after the plane took off from Leesburg en route to Hampton Roads, officials said. Virginia State Police investigators have been called in to probe the incident and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. According to state police…
NJ Cops ID Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash NJ Cops ID Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash
NJ Cops ID Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Authorities have identified the pilot killed in a small plane crash in Somerset County over the weekend. Pankaj Mohan, 61, of Lawrenceville, was operating a Cirrus SR22 that crashed in a wooded area of Franklin Township at approximately 10:35 a.m. Sunday, March 30, according to the FAA and Franklin Township Police Capt. Vincent Wilson. The plane departed Princeton Airport and was headed for Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina, the FAA said. Only Mohan was on board. Following the crash, Franklin Township's former mayor, Chris Kelly, told the Franklin Reporter & A…
Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials
Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials A plane crashed and exploded near a retirement community in Lancaster County, injuring multiple people and triggering a massive emergency response on Sunday, March 9, officials said. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza registered as N347M and owned by Jam Zoom Yayos LLC, went down near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township at 3:18 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The 1981-manufactured plane had five occupants, all of whom survived but sustained injuries of varying severity. New video from the plane crash site in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania. Reports of m…
Skater Breaks Down Honoring Parents Lost In DC Plane Crash: 'Mom, Dad I Love You' Skater Breaks Down Honoring Parents Lost In DC Plane Crash: 'Mom, Dad I Love You'
Skater Breaks Down Honoring Parents Lost In DC Plane Crash: 'Mom, Dad I Love You' Maxim Naumov poured his soul into the ice. The 23-year-old figure skater channeled his grief into a performance honoring the two people who had shaped his life—his parents. Son of Evgenia “Zhenya” Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, both world champion skaters in Russia, took center stage at DC’s "Legacy on Ice" event, a tribute to the 67 lives lost in the January plane crash over the Potomac River. He performed to one of his late-parents' favorite songs, according to NBC, and fell to his knees at the end of his routine, overwhelmed with emotion. The emotional Naumov was given a st…
Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show
Skating Stars To Honor DC Plane Crash Victims, Support Families With Tribute Show A star-studded lineup of figure skating icons will perform in a tribute show honoring the 67 people killed in the plane crash over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. "Legacy On Ice" will be held at Capital One Arena at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 2. Several Olympic and world champions will skate at the fundraiser, including Brian Boitano, Nathan Chen, Peggy Fleming, Nancy Kerrigan, and Johnny Weir. The two-hour program will blend live performances and storytelling, recognizing the victims and their families after the crash on Wednesday, Jan. 29. An American Airlin…
2 Killed After Mid-Air Plane Crash In Arizona 2 Killed After Mid-Air Plane Crash In Arizona
2 Killed After Mid-Air Plane Crash In Arizona Two people were killed after a mid-air collision between two planes at an airport in Arizona. The incident happened Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Marana Regional Airport, outside Tucson. Both were smaller, fixed-wing, single-engine planes, according to the Marana Police Department. No further information, including identities of the victims, has been released. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating. Earlier report - Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes Check back to Daily Voi…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia displaced countless residents, including Cornelius “CJ” Fannin, who lost his home and all of his belongings in the tragedy. CJ’s Story: Starting Over After Losing Everything CJ had just finished work when he learned the devastating news—his home had been destroyed in the fiery plane crash that claimed multiple lives and impacted 343 homes in the neighborhood. “As a single male with no family or support in the area, I find myself completely lost and homeless,” CJ shared on his GoFundMe campaign. “Everything I built over the years…
Professor Killed In Plane Crash Over Potomac River Leaves Indelible Mark On Students Professor Killed In Plane Crash Over Potomac River Leaves Indelible Mark On Students
Professor Killed In Plane Crash Over Potomac River Leaves Indelible Mark On Students A scholarship fund has been created in memory of Lindsey (Carter) Fields, a dedicated professor at Butler Community College and passionate advocate for science education who was among those killed in the midair collision over the Potomac River. Fields, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 5342, was traveling to represent the National Association of Biology Teachers when the plane crashed into a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Loved ones describe Fields as a “bright light” whose passion for life science was only matched by her love for family, friends, and her cherish…
9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash 9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash
9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash Ramesses Dreuitt, the 9-year-old son of Steven Dreuitt, who was killed in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia, is fighting for his life after suffering burns on 90% of his body, family members said. Critical Injuries And Coma Ramesses was in the car with his father on the 2300 block of Cottman Avenue when the medical jet crashed and exploded on Friday, Jan. 31. While Steven was tragically killed, Ramesses survived but sustained severe burns across his body. Facebook/Steven Dreuitt He remains in a medically induced coma and faces a long and painful road to recovery…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…
Maryland Soccer Dad Killed In Plane Crash Remembered As Doting Father, Dedicated Husband Maryland Soccer Dad Killed In Plane Crash Remembered As Doting Father, Dedicated Husband
Maryland Soccer Dad Killed In Plane Crash Remembered As Doting Father, Dedicated Husband A Maryland father of two was among the victims of the tragic American Airlines crash on Jan. 29, leaving behind a devastated family and community mourning his loss. Tommy Clagett was a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated professional, who spent 16 years with Gaghan Mechanical, where he was considered a valued member of his "work family," his loved ones said. Clagett, an East Carolina University graduate, found joy in hunting, spending time on the river, and cheering on his daughters, Zoey and Alania, from the sidelines of the soccer field. "Our La Plata Youth Soccer Association a…
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…
Maryland Hunters Killed In DC Plane Crash With Army Helicopter Celebrated As Support Pours In Maryland Hunters Killed In DC Plane Crash With Army Helicopter Celebrated As Support Pours In
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…
Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground Six Victims Killed In Philadelphia Plane Crash Were Mexican Citizens, 7th Dies On Ground
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…
Connecticut Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For Faith, Conviction Connecticut Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For Faith, Conviction
Connecticut Dad Of 3, Youth Soccer Coach Killed In DC Crash Remembered For Faith, Conviction By all accounts, Casey Crafton was a devoted husband and father who served his Connecticut community with conviction and grace. The Salem dad of three young boys was one of 67 people killed when American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed into a Blackhawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 29. It is the deadliest aviation disaster in the US in more than 15 years. He was returning home from Witchita, Kansas, and had a scheduled layover at Reagan National Airport.  Related: Ex-Head Of International Skating Center Of Connecticut, Olympian Wife Killed In DC Plane Crash Cas…
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS) Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS)
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (Videos) 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…
Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash
Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash Multiple former Loudoun County students were among the dozens killed in the Wednesday, Jan. 29 plane crash over the Potomac River, district officials confirmed. "This unimaginable loss has deeply affected our community, and with great sorrow, we have learned that multiple victims were former LCPS students," Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence said in a letter to the community. "Many other Loudoun families have also been impacted, and we extend our deepest condolences to all those grieving in the wake of this tragedy." Officials did not release the identities of the victims but confirmed th…