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On This Day In 1983: Gulf Air Flight 771 was destroyed by a hidden baggage bomb near Abu Dhabi, killing all 112 aboard and exposing a deadly plot.
On September 23, 1983, Gulf Air Flight 771 was approaching Abu Dhabi International Airport when a sudden explosion transformed an otherwise routine flight into one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the United Arab Emirates. The Boeing 737-2P6, registration A4O-BK, was operating from Karachi, Pakistan, with Abu Dhabi as its first stop before continuing toward…
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Five Cuban Immigrants Killed in Miami Amazon Cargo Plane Crash as Families Seek Answers, Justice and Accountability Amid Ongoing NTSB Investigation
‘He Was Well Loved’: Families Mourn Victims of Miami Amazon Cargo Plane Crash The families of the five people killed in the Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport are mourning loved ones as questions continue over how the tragedy happened. Among the victims was 75-year-old Julio Pineda, a Cuban immigrant and aircraft-cleaning worker…
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On This Day In 1999, Qantas Flight 1 overran Bangkok’s runway in torrential rain-410 survived, 38 suffered minor injuries, and the crippled Boeing 747 was later rebuilt.
On 23 September 1999, Qantas Flight 1 was operating the long-standing Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London, with a scheduled stop at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-438 registered VH-OJH and named City of Darwin, carried 391 passengers and 19 crew. After more than eight hours in flight, the 747…
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Cessna 172 Engine Trouble Turns Flight Into Emergency as Calm ATC Guides Pilot Toward Nearest Airport in Tense Live Communication
A Cessna 172K Skyhawk, registration N84907, was approaching the Los Angeles area when the pilot reported serious engine problems and very low power. The situation quickly became critical. The pilot told BUR Approach that the engine was running roughly and was “about to quit,” then urgently requested vectors to the nearest airport. With two people…
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On This Day In 1966, Ansett-ANA Flight 149 broke apart in mid-air near Winton after an engine fire weakened its wing, killing all 24 aboard
On 22 September 1966, Ansett-ANA Flight 149 was operating a scheduled service from Mount Isa to Brisbane via Longreach in Queensland, Australia. The aircraft, a Vickers Viscount 832 registered VH-RMI, departed Mount Isa at 12:08 p.m. with 20 passengers and four crew members aboard. The flight initially proceeded normally, climbing to approximately 17,500 feet. About…
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‘Our hearts shattered’: Family of student pilot killed in crash mourns victims of latest Harv’s Air plane crash
A Cessna 172 operated by Manitoba-based flight school Harv’s Air was conducting a night flight from Regina back to Steinbach, Manitoba, on Friday evening when it failed to arrive as scheduled. According to Harv’s Air president Adam Penner, the aircraft was reported missing after it did not reach its destination. The aircraft was later located…
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On This Day In 1981, Eastern Flight 935 lost three hydraulic systems after an engine exploded at 10,000 feet-but 201 people survived a seemingly impossible emergency
On September 22, 1981, Eastern Air Lines Flight 935 departed Newark International Airport in New Jersey for Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, carrying 190 passengers and 11 crew members aboard a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar registered N309EA. What began as a routine flight quickly became a critical emergency during the climb.…
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Construction Workers Cut Critical ATC Backup Cable, Triggering Hundreds of Flight Delays and Ground Stops Across Major U.S. East Coast Airports
Hundreds of flights were delayed across major U.S. East Coast airports after construction workers accidentally severed a telecommunications cable used by the air traffic control system. The disruption affected airports across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, triggering ground stops and widespread delays. Newark Liberty International Airport was hit hardest, with FlightAware reporting 267…
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On This Day In 2001: Aeroflot Flight 521 belly-landed in Dubai after a forgotten circuit breaker left its landing gear retracted, yet all 322 safe without any injuries
On September 21, 2001, Aeroflot Flight 521 was approaching Dubai International Airport after an otherwise uneventful flight from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The aircraft, an Ilyushin Il-86 registered RA-86074, was carrying 307 passengers and 15 crew members. What happened during the final stages of the approach turned the routine arrival into a potentially catastrophic accident. As…
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On This Day In 1969: Mexicana Flight 801 suddenly lost altitude moments before landing, struck a railway embankment and killed 27 people despite a routine approach.
On September 21, 1969, Mexicana de Aviación Flight 801 was completing a scheduled international journey from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Mexico City International Airport. The aircraft was a Boeing 727-64 registered XA-SEJ and carried 111 passengers and seven crew members. Many of the passengers were American tourists traveling to Mexico City or Acapulco. As…
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