Accidents news
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August 6, 2026
After roughly a year and a half wandering through space, a SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage has crashed onto the lunar surface. The impact occurred at…
A 50-year-old pilot is killed after taking off in a Rockwell Commander. Large amounts of water are found in the fuel system, which apparently caused engine problems.
NASA has confirmed that a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage - which launched ispace's Resilience and Firefly's Blue Ghost landers in January 2025 - made an 'unplanned impact' on the lunar surface on 5…
An explosive-laden drone forced a DHL freighter into a go-around and mid-air collision.
<p>Every year, thousands of aspiring pilots walk away from pursuing a private pilot certificate. At the same time, NTSB data shows fatal in-flight loss-of-control accidents continue to claim more…
<p>Every year, thousands of aspiring pilots walk away from pursuing a private pilot certificate. At the same time, NTSB data shows fatal in-flight loss-of-control accidents continue to claim more…
August 5, 2026
The American unmanned combat aircraft program suffered a setback this week after an XQ-58 Valkyrie crashed during a test flight at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. The accident…
The stealthy autonomous drone's manufacturer, Kratos, said it went down upon takeoff while in a "test configuration." The post XQ-58 Valkyrie Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah (Updated)…
WASHINGTON — August 5, 2026 — Federal aviation authorities and safety officials have opened an investigation into a momentary loss of separation between Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump…
Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon at seven times the speed of sound. Now, lunar orbiters are trying to get a look at the aftermath.
While it is a common assumption that non-towered airports are inherently less safe than those with a tower, a deep dive into a decade of NTSB collision data reveals what general aviation pilots have…
A flight instructor flying with a student on his first lesson avoided disaster by guiding their Piper PA-28… The post Video: Piper barely misses highway sign during emergency landing in Florida…
A piece of a SpaceX rocket weighing four tonnes (4.4 tons) was believed to have unintentionally crashed into the moon on Wednesday, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave…
A military GPS jamming exercise is under scrutiny as investigators examine whether it contributed to the fatal crash of a medevac King Air in New Mexico.
Explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport as DHL freighter reports mid-air collision
A major security operation disrupted flight operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) overnight after authorities discovered a modified drone carrying an explosive device in the airport’s secure…
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) partially suspended flight operations overnight from August 4 to August 5, 2026, after police responded… The post Suspected explosive device and mid-air collision disrupt…
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A rocket launched last year is thought to have smashed into the lunar surface this morning, creating the moon's newest crater
Peru's Public Prosecutor's Office ordered the investigation into the crash of Peruvian Air Force KT-1P FAP 446 closed, which killed Second Lieutenant Ashley Vargas on May 20, 2025…
Even cosmic collisions can't explain how Titan keeps replenishing the methane that fuels its alien weather—leaving scientists hunting for a deeper mystery. The post A 2025 study tested whether…
An All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight narrowly avoided a midair collision with a Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) aircraft near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) on Tuesday morning after the two aircraft…
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August 4, 2026
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The South American country chose the Brazilian freighter after years of evaluation, months after losing a C-130 in a fatal accident
South American operator selects Brazilian airlifter after years of evaluation and months after losing a C-130 in a fatal crash
A US Marine Corps pilot survived an ejection moments before an F-35B crashed and caught fire near the… The post Marine pilot survives low-altitude ejection before F-35B crashes at Miramar appeared…
While the impact itself probably won't be visible from Earth, observers may have a chance to spot a plume of debris rising above the lunar surface.
An aviation accident occurred near Seitenstetten airfield in Lower Austria. Two people were injured, one of them seriously.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is deploying a team of investigators following a mid-air collision involving two Cessna 172 aircraft, that occurred Monday near Chilliwack Airport…
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.
The US Air Force (USAF) has returned to service a KC-135 Stratotanker that suffered serious damage in a mid-air collision over Iraq in March this year. The aircraft…
The accidental discovery of a heat-loving microbe in a Wyoming hot spring became the hidden foundation for modern forensic science and genetic testing. The post A microbe scooped from a Yellowstone…
Brussels Airport has strengthened the response capacity of its airport fire service with the addition of four new intervention vehicles for aircraft accidents. These…
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