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Gas Leak Hours Before Blast Linked To Explosion That Rocked Centreville Neighborhood: NTSB Gas Leak Hours Before Blast Linked To Explosion That Rocked Centreville Neighborhood: NTSB
Gas Leak Hours Before Blast Linked To Explosion That Rocked Centreville Neighborhood: NTSB A massive home explosion that rocked a quiet Virginia neighborhood earlier this year may have been preceded by a gas leak reported just hours before the blast, federal investigators revealed in a new report. A residence in Centreville was destroyed in a natural gas–fueled explosion and fire at 14389 Quail Pond Court around 9:48 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board. Two people were injured, and nearby homes were damaged in the blast that shook the Fairfax County community. Earlier that same day, around 10:28 a.m., a …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
How One Loose Wire Took Down Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Killing Six Workers, NTSB Says How One Loose Wire Took Down Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Killing Six Workers, NTSB Says
How One Loose Wire Took Down Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Killing Six Workers, NTSB Says A single loose wire on a 984-foot cargo ship caused the electrical blackouts that sent the vessel drifting into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing the span and killing six highway workers, the NTSB announced in Washington. Investigators said the loose wire in the Dali’s electrical system caused a breaker to unexpectedly open near the 2.37-mile-long bridge on March 26, 2024.  The sudden loss of power triggered two blackouts and a total loss of propulsion and steering as the giant ship closed in on the crossing. According to the NTSB, the wire-label banding on one of the s…

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by Zak Failla
News
VIDEO: 2 Dead In Plane Crash On Massachusetts Highway: Report VIDEO: 2 Dead In Plane Crash On Massachusetts Highway: Report
Video: 2 Dead In Plane Crash On Massachusetts Highway: Report Two people were killed in a small plane crash on a Massachusetts highway Monday, Oct. 13, NBC News reports. It happened around 8:15 a.m., when the plane crashed in the median along I-195 in Dartmouth, transportation officials confirmed. All lanes had reopened as of press time. Plane crash on 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. pic.twitter.com/oqVcvTtCGd — Jessica Machado (@jessmachadoshow) October 13, 2025 The NTSB said the Socata TBM-700 crashed after departing New Bedford Regional Airport. Video taken by Fall River resident Matthew Neto shows the fiery plane in the median. D…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
(Update) MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Plane Crash (Update) MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Plane Crash
(Update) MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Plane Crash The family of a man killed in a single-engine plane crash in Massachusetts over the weekend said he was a talented scientist and musician who had been eagerly awaiting the birth of his child in October. Geoffrey Andrews, 30, of Melrose, was aboard a Mooney M20 plane on Thursday, June 19, when it crashed on Sam Fonzo Drive just short of Beverly Regional Airport, authorities said. Another person on the aircraft suffered critical injuries, but authorities have not released an update on their condition. Update: The Passenger Who Initially Survived The Crash Has Died A GoFundMe for Andrews pa…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base New federal findings reveal that a critical part may have come loose before award-winning stunt pilot Rob Holland fatally crashed during a routine approach at Langley Air Force Base last month. According to a preliminary report from the NTSB, Holland’s custom-built MX Aircraft MXS “porpoised,” pitched up, rolled left, and went down on final approach to the runway at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, April 24, just days before he was set to perform at an upcoming airshow in Hampton, Virginia. Witnesses told investigators that Holland’s plane leveled off about 50 feet over the runway, flew straight, then …

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by Zak Failla
News
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…

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by Zak Failla
News
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Virginia Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Virginia Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Virginia 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…

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by Zak Failla
News
Cockpit Door Flies Off Small Plane Mid-Flight, Remains Missing After VA Landing: Police Cockpit Door Flies Off Small Plane Mid-Flight, Remains Missing After VA Landing: Police
Cockpit Door Flies Off Small Plane Mid-Flight, Remains Missing After VA Landing: Police A Virginia pilot pulled off a safe landing after the cockpit door of his two-seater plane tore off mid-flight Saturday morning, April 5, state police said. The fixed-wing single-engine aircraft was flying near Round Hill in Loudoun County when the cockpit door suddenly separated from the plane around 9 a.m., according to the Virginia State Police. Despite the in-flight scare, 63-year-old pilot Daniel O’Brien was able to safely land at Leesburg Airport with no reported injuries, police said. The cockpit door is still missing in Virginia. Virginia State Police The search is now on fo…

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by Zak Failla
News
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
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…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified Nearly a week after a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River, recovery teams have identified 66 of the 67 victims killed in the tragedy. Among those lost were rising young ice skaters, nationally recognized coaches, and a group of Maryland hunters—each leaving behind shattered families and communities. The NTSB, in coordination with the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage, recovering wreckage of the Bombardier CRJ700 on Feb. 3. NTSB But as of Tuesday night, Feb. 4, authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the final victim. “This effort was made possible through the…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Maryland Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials Maryland Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials
Maryland Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials A Maryland soldier has been identified as one of three US Army crew members presumed dead when a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with a commercial flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials announced. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills in St. Mary's County, was aboard the helicopter when it crashed around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 during a training mission, according to the US Army. The Black Hawk, assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, collided with American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66 Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66 A 66-year-old pilot was killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed. The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The pilot was identified as Grover McCall Jr., of Alexandria. The FAA and NTSB were notified. The incident remains under investigation. 

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say
Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say A pilot and their passenger were killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed. The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The pilot and sole occupant died at the scene. The FAA and NTSB were notified. The incident remains under investigation. 

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by Cecilia Levine