Belgorod, Russia – An explosion in Belgorod, Russia, has resulted in five people being hospitalized, as confirmed by Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The incident occurred amidst ongoing shelling from Russia towards Ukraine, including from the Belgorod Oblast region. Reports indicate that the explosion may have been caused by a Russian aviation bomb intended for Kharkiv, Ukraine, … Read more
Maine State Police in Lewiston are under scrutiny for their handling of a mass shooting incident in October, where a gunman killed 18 people. There has been criticism over the delay in locating the shooter, Robert Card, after his abandoned car was found. Police defended their decision, citing concerns about Card’s military training, thermal gun … Read more
OSHOSH, Wis. — The 70th annual Experimental Aircraft Association Airshow turned tragic when two crashes led to the deaths of multiple attendees. EAA communications director Dick Knapinski confirmed the identities of the crash victims. At approximately 12:24 pm on Saturday, a gyrocopter and a helicopter collided midair at the Southend of the Regional Whittman Airport … Read more
Pattaya, Thailand – A tragic plane crash near the Huay Yai Temple in Pattaya, Thailand has resulted in the death of the Austrian pilot Stefan Molnar and severe injuries to the German passenger Christian Leonardo Schuf. The small plane, registered as U-H77, collided with a tamarind tree before crashing to the ground, leaving the aircraft … Read more
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Experts are raising concerns about the safety of Boeing 737-9 MAX planes after a recent incident in which a door blew open mid-flight. Dan Gryder, an aviation expert and certified Gold Seal flight instructor, expressed his apprehension regarding the oversight by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in ensuring the safety of the … Read more
BEQUIA, St. Vincent – A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, according to reports from local residents. The incident occurred around midday, but it is unclear how many people were on board at the time. Initial information suggests that the plane was headed for St. Lucia. Witnesses from … Read more
For many, air travel symbolizes adventure, freedom, and the pursuit of something greater. When aviation disasters occur, the loss of life is all the more seismic. The sense of loss following a plane crash or helicopter accident that results in fatalities can be particularly acute. Thankfully, the vast majority of people will never have to … Read more
Commercial aviation experienced its safest year in 2023, with record-low numbers of accidents and deaths, according to a leading air safety expert. Throughout the year, there were only two fatal accidents, a significant decrease from the six in 2022. Both incidents involved propeller aircraft on domestic flights, resulting in a total of 86 deaths, which … Read more