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rediff.comworld33 days ago
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested After Florida Plane Crash
A man deported from the U.S. more than a decade ago survived a plane crash off Florida and was later arrested. Federal agents allege he carried cash in a bag labeled with a Bahamian politician's name and discussed a large cocaine shipment.
thehindu.compolitics37 days ago
U.S. Preparing to Indict Cuba's Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Downing
The U.S. is moving to indict Raúl Castro, Cuba's former president, in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago. Officials familiar with the plans confirmed the step. CBS News reported the development on May 16, 2026.
Al Jazeerapolitics37 days ago
U.S. Considers Indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 Shoot-Down of Two Planes
The United States is advancing potential charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro linked to the 1996 shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue planes that killed four people. Reports of the possible indictment emerged hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe offered Cuba…
nypost.compolitics38 days ago
U.S. Taking Steps Toward Indictment of Former Cuban President Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
U.S. officials familiar with the matter said steps are being taken to seek an indictment of Cuba's former president in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The potential indictment would require approval by a gr…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld38 days ago
Pilot Describes Engine Failure and Crash Landing Off Florida Coast
A Bahamas-registered Beechcraft King Air 300 lost both engines and all avionics during a short domestic flight on May 12, 2026. The pilot brought the aircraft down in the water about 50 nautical miles east of Florida with 11 people aboard. All were rescued by U.S. Air Force perso…
BBC Newsfinance43 days ago
Frontier Airlines Plane Strikes and Kills Pedestrian on Denver Runway
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a person who had jumped a perimeter fence and entered the runway at Denver International Airport on Friday night. The impact caused an engine fire, smoke in the cabin, and an emergency evacuation of all 231 people…
world44 days ago
Frontier Airlines Jet Strikes Pedestrian on Runway at Denver Airport
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport late Friday night, causing an engine fire and forcing an evacuation of all 231 people on board. Pilots reported smoke inside the aircraft after the incident on May 8,…
foxbusiness.comworld44 days ago
Frontier Airlines Flight Strikes Pedestrian on Denver Runway During Takeoff
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 bound for Los Angeles struck a person on a runway at Denver International Airport late Friday night, forcing pilots to abort takeoff. The plane experienced a brief engine fire that was quickly extinguished as all 231 people on board evacuated safel…
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Drone Crashes Into Oil Storage Facility in Latvian Town Near Russian Border
A drone struck an oil storage facility in a Latvian town close to the Russian border, according to national broadcaster LSM citing police and fire service. No immediate details were released on the extent of damage or the drone's origin. Latvian authorities are investigating the…
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Nbc Newspolitics43 days ago
Pedestrian Killed After Breaching Fence and Entering Runway at Denver Airport
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 bound for Los Angeles hit a trespasser who jumped a perimeter fence at Denver International Airport on May 9, 2026, triggering a brief right-engine fire. All 231 people on board evacuated safely via slides after the crew aborted takeoff. The Nation…
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rferl.orgworld51 days ago
TSA Seizes Oscar Statuette From Anti-Putin Documentary Team at JFK
The Oscar statuette awarded to the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin was found after being confiscated by U.S. airport security in New York. Filmmaker Pavel Talankin reported losing the award when TSA agents barred it from a Lufthansa flight to Germany, citing its potential use…
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Dmitry / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world55 days agoUpdated
Small Plane Crash in Minnesota Kills North Dakota State Legislator and Pilot
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis, resulting in the deaths of North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy and the pilot. Authorities reported the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, and investigations are underway. Statements from offici…
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thehindubusinessline.comworld57 days ago
Swiss Air Flight from Delhi to Zurich Aborts Takeoff After Engine Failure, Injuring Four
A Swiss Air flight bound for Zurich aborted takeoff in Delhi due to engine failure, with smoke and fire triggering a full emergency. All passengers were evacuated safely, though four were injured during the process. The runway at Delhi airport was temporarily closed following the…
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Audit Report Blames 2021 South Korean F-15K Collision on Pilots' Photo-Taking During Mission
A South Korean audit board report revealed that two F-15K fighter jets collided mid-air in 2021 because pilots were capturing photos and videos during a mission. The incident in Daegu caused $596,000 in damages, with one pilot fined 88 million won after an appeal. The board noted…
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Documentarian Collaborates with Richard 'Beebo' Russell's Mother for Five Years Post-2018 Plane Theft
Gillespie has collaborated with Karen, the mother of Richard Beebo Russell, for five years to build trust following Russell's unauthorized theft and crash of a Horizon Air jet in 2018. Russell, a ground crew worker with no pilot experience, spoke casually to air traffic control d…
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Private Pilots in Small Aircraft Intercepted by US Fighter Jet Near USS Abraham Lincoln During US-Iran Conflict
Two private pilots flying a Piper PA-28 aircraft from Florida to India encountered a US fighter jet interception near the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group amid the US-Iran war. The pilots received warnings from the jet but were unable to communicate back. The incident occurred m…
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pinknews.co.ukworld72 days ago
Actress Natasha Lyonne Attends New York Premiere After Delta Flight Incident
Natasha Lyonne appeared at the premiere of the documentary 'Lorne' in New York on April 9, two days after an incident on a Delta flight in Los Angeles. She was asked to deboard the flight after not responding to crew requests, which she attributed to taking a sleeping pill. Lyonn…
Nbc Newsworld78 days ago
Dashcam Video Captures Small Plane's Emergency Landing on Pennsylvania Highway
Dashcam footage shows a small plane executing an emergency landing on a Pennsylvania interstate, navigating between vehicles. The incident occurred on a highway that temporarily served as a runway. NBC News reported the event through video captured by a witness.