Accidents news
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August 9, 2026
Two pilots died after a heavy-lift Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter crashed during a wildfire-fighting mission in Utah, United States. The accident occurred in…
A serious near miss between a Jetstar and Qatar Airways aircraft at Sydney Airport has left a crew member injured, prompting safety concerns.
Delta Air Lines passengers were forced to evacuate a Boeing 757-200 on escape slides at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International… The post Delta passengers evacuate on escape slides after emergency…
LOS ANGELES — A United Airlines transcontinental flight bound for Newark was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) late Thursday evening…
August 8, 2026
Four people died this Saturday, August 8, when a helicopter crashed in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, firefighters said, while several Brazilian news outlets…
Iran opened a new military exhibition at an underground base of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, displaying wreckage of aircraft and drones it claims to have…
A Falcon 9 upper stage ended up on a collision course with the Moon. While there are no images of the moment of impact, a Korean satellite managed to capture the first images…
A light aircraft crashed on the morning of Saturday, August 8, at Portimão aerodrome, in the district of Faro, in the Algarve, southern Portugal, killing the pilot, its sole occupant, according to…
A light aircraft crashed this Saturday, August 8, at Portimão Municipal Aerodrome, in the Algarve, killing the 28-year-old Portuguese pilot. According to…
A military electronic warfare exercise disrupted GPS signals over a wide area of New Mexico in May and, according to media reports, had fatal consequences.
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August 7, 2026
Military exercise taking place when descending aircraft struck mountain ridge during visual approach in darkness. US investigators have yet to determine why a Beechcraft C90 King Air ambulance…
The KC-135 made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv with half its tail sheared off following the collision that occurred during an Operation Epic Fury sortie. The post KC-135 That Lost Its Tail In…
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Cause of May's incident identified: specific modifications will be applied so the launcher can return to operation before the end of the year
Red Flag Red Flag was established in 1975 as the brain child of Lt. Col. Richard “Moody” Suter and one of the initiatives directed by General Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command…
An out-of-control SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon earlier this week did, in fact, leave an impact crater, according to images from a Korea AeroSpace Administration lunar orbiter that caught…
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A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the moon's fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket.
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August 6, 2026
Emily Shelton, 21, safely made an emergency landing on a Florida highway after reporting oil pressure issues during the flight. Shelton successfully avoided vehicles, road signs and injuries. What…
Authorities in Oregon say a pilot deliberately crashed a Cirrus SR22T in a remote wooded area after spending… The post Authorities say Oregon pilot deliberately crashed Cirrus after five-hour flight…
Despite the setback of a crash this week, Kratos says the Valkyrie program is ramping up for the Marines and other customers globally. The post XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are…
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"The anomaly originated at the main oxygen valve on one of the BE-4 engines."
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating U.S. President Donald Trump’s military helicopter, Marine One, after it…
The skill and composure of a 21-year-old flight instructor prevented a tragedy in the United States. Emily Shelton carried out an emergency landing on Interstate I-10, in…
Spoiler: it will happen in about 4 billion years! Here is everything we know about the future 'collision' between the Milky Way and Andromeda, the video…
We only began to understand the nature of stellar explosions, which we call supernovae, in the early 1930s. They still hold secrets, and it is suspected…
The pilot was the sole occupant of the SR22T during the five-hour flight.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper preflight inspection of the stabilator trim position, which resulted in a porpoised landing. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance personnel’s…
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage that collided with the moon on Wednesday (Aug. 5), was just the latest in a line of energetic lunar touchdowns.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. An Indian fishing vessel with 11 crew members met with an accident in Sri Lankan waters, prompting... The post Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue op for…
Moscow is banking on lunar nuclear power despite a recent crash landing, betting its credibility on technology it hasn't successfully tested on the Moon in nearly fifty years. The post Russia has…
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