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On This Day In 1976, Hijackers Claimed TWA Flight 355 Had Bombs-But Their Most Dangerous Device Was Waiting Inside New York City
On September 10, 1976, Trans World Airlines Flight 355 departed New York’s LaGuardia Airport for Chicago O’Hare aboard a Boeing 727-231 carrying 92 people, including 85 passengers and seven crew members. About 95 minutes into the flight, five Croatian separatists seized control of the aircraft, claiming they possessed a bomb. Their objective was not simply…
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Drunk passenger tries to open plane door, bites flight attendant after being refused more alcohol
A flight from Italy to New York was diverted to Maine after a reportedly intoxicated passenger allegedly tried to open an aircraft door and attacked a flight attendant. Kristina Kedysheva, 36, was allegedly demanding more alcohol after drinking wine and whiskey aboard United Airlines Flight 18. According to an FBI affidavit, she argued with crew,…
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On This Day In 1976, 176 People Died When Two Airliners Collided Over Zagreb-A Controller’s Last-Second Warning Came Too Late to Prevent Disaster
On September 10, 1976, one of Europe’s busiest air corridors became the scene of a catastrophic mid-air collision when British Airways Flight 476 and Inex-Adria Flight 550 collided over Yugoslavia, near Zagreb. All 176 people aboard the two aircraft were killed, making it the world’s deadliest mid-air collision at the time. British Airways Flight 476,…
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New Video Captures Cessna Skyhawk Exploding Into Fireball During San Diego Airport Crash That Killed Two as Investigators Search for Answers
Terrifying new video shows the moment a small Cessna Skyhawk crashed onto the runway at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in San Diego, erupting into a massive fireball. The aircraft crashed Monday evening while apparently attempting to land. According to an initial FAA report, the plane’s left wing dipped before it appeared to stall and spin into…
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27,000-FOOT PLUNGE: Oxygen Masks Suddenly Drops as Delta Flight Races Toward Las Vegas
A routine Delta flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City turned into a terrifying midair emergency when oxygen masks suddenly dropped from the ceiling and the aircraft began a rapid descent. Delta Flight 2311, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members, experienced an unexpected pressurization problem on September 6. The Boeing 737 reportedly descended…
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On This Day In 1988, Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 vanished near Bangkok after a lightning flash reportedly blinded the crew-76 people died in the storm.
On September 9, 1988, Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 was approaching Bangkok after departing Hanoi, carrying 84 passengers and six crew members aboard a Tupolev Tu-134, registration VN-A102. The flight was nearing Don Mueang International Airport when conditions deteriorated dramatically. Heavy monsoon rain had moved into the area, creating a dangerous environment for an aircraft on…
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Two Delta Flights Report Fumes in the Cabin Within 24 Hours Involving Airbus A220 – Both Forced Emergency Landings or Diversions
Two separate Delta Air Lines flights encountered fumes or unusual odors in the cabin this week, triggering precautionary diversions and emergency procedures. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, a Delta flight from New York City to Chicago O’Hare detected fumes onboard while en route. The crew declared a mid-air emergency to receive priority from air traffic control…
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On This Day In 1949, Canadian Pacific Flight 108 Exploded And Crashed, Killing 23 – Was It a Deadly Plot Against One Passenger? Abizarre 5-minute Delay Gave Investigator Everything They Needed to Conclude.
On September 9, 1949, Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 108 departed Montreal for Baie-Comeau, Quebec, with a scheduled stop at Quebec City. The Douglas DC-3, registered CF-CUA, carried 19 passengers and four crew members. Among the passengers was Rita Morel, the wife of Quebec jeweller Joseph-Albert Guay. Unknown to the other passengers, Guay had arranged…
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Widow Files First Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Amazon Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport, Alleging Pilot Error and Multiple Failures Led to Disaster
The widow of a 53-year-old man killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit following Sunday’s devastating crash. Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo was killed when Amazon Air Flight 7598 landed at Miami International Airport, overran Runway 30 and struck vehicles on and near airport…
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UK flight disruption enters a second day as NATS outage leaves aircraft and crews out of position, triggering hundreds of further cancellations
The UK’s air travel disruption has entered a second day, with hundreds more flights cancelled as airlines struggle to recover from Tuesday’s major air traffic control failure. By late Wednesday morning, aviation analytics firm Cirium reported 291 cancellations across UK airports — 120 departures and 171 arrivals. That was around 5% of the 5,869 flights…
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