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On This Day In 2012, Sita Air Flight 601 crashed after losing thrust and stalling near Kathmandu, killing all 19 aboard as investigators examined bird strike and performance issues.
On September 28, 2012, Sita Air Flight 601 was preparing for a short domestic journey from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu to Lukla, carrying 16 passengers and three crew members. The Dornier 228, registered 9N-AHA, departed at about 6:17 a.m. in good weather, but within seconds the routine flight turned into a desperate emergency. During…
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Pilot Concerned About Air France Airbus A350 Wake Turbulence-ExecJet 212 Suddenly Climbs Without Telling ATC!
Wake Turbulence Concern Triggers Unexpected Climb During ExecJet 212 Flight NetJets Aviation ExecJet 212, a Canadair Challenger CL60 flying from New Bedford (EWB) to Washington (IAD), was descending when ATC warned the crew about an Air France Airbus A350 Heavy ahead and cautioned them about wake turbulence. The crew acknowledged the information and confirmed the…
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On This Day In 1992: PIA Flight 268 Descended Too Early Into Nepal’s Mountains, Killing All 167 Aboard In A Devastating Approach Disaster
On September 28, 1992, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 268 was approaching Kathmandu when a seemingly routine descent turned into one of Nepal’s deadliest aviation disasters. The Airbus A300B4-103, registration AP-BCP, was flying from Karachi to Tribhuvan International Airport with 155 passengers and 12 crew members. None survived. The flight had proceeded normally until it entered…
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Delta Flight to Boston Suddenly Diverts After Smoke Fills Cabin at 32,000 Feet, Four Hospitalized and Dozens Treated Following Emergency Landing in Portugal
A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Porto, Portugal, after smoke filled the cabin during the flight. Delta Flight DL251, operated by an Airbus A330, departed Barcelona at around 3:15 p.m. Sunday carrying 296 people. About 2½ hours into the planned 8½-hour journey, the aircraft…
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DRC Plane Crash Kills 17 Including Two Senior Military Officials After Technical Problem Forces Failed Emergency Landing Near Kenge in DR Congo
DRC Plane Crash Kills 17, Including Two Senior Military Justice Officials A tragic plane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed all 17 people aboard, including two of the country’s most senior military justice officials. The aircraft was traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa on September 25 when it reportedly developed a technical problem.…
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Mount Etna Erupts Again, Grounding Every Flight at Catania Airport as Invisible Volcanic Ash Threatens Jet Engines and Disrupts Thousands of Passengers
Mount Etna Grounds Every Flight at Italy’s Fifth-Busiest Airport for a Second Day — And the Danger Is Almost Invisible Mount Etna has forced another major disruption at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, with all arrivals and departures suspended through Sunday, September 27. The airport operator SAC extended the shutdown until 11:59 p.m. local time, after flights that…
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Capt. Sully Sullenberger Inducted Into Aviation Hall of Fame 17 Years After Miracle on Hudson Saved 155 Lives
Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger has been inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, 17 years after the “Miracle on the Hudson” made him one of aviation’s most recognized pilots. Sullenberger was honored in Washington, D.C., on September 24, alongside six other aviation and space figures. Appearing remotely, he reflected on a career that he…
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NTSB Preliminary Report Reveals Weak Engine, Radio Trouble and Nose-High Flight Before Fresno AA-5 Crash That Killed Four of a Family
On September 5, 2026, a Grumman American AA-5, registration N6510L, crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in Fresno, California, killing the pilot and three passengers. The NTSB preliminary report states that the aircraft was destroyed in the accident. Surveillance video showed the four occupants boarding the aircraft at the owner’s residence before taxiing toward runway…
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Airbus A350F Maiden Flight Set for Sep 29th With Live Broadcast Planned as Next-Generation Freighter Begins Its Long-Awaited Flight Test Campaign
The long-awaited Airbus A350F freighter is set to take its maiden flight on September 29, and aviation enthusiasts will be able to watch the historic flight live. Airbus says it will broadcast the first flight live on X at 4:20 a.m. EDT, subject to weather and essential operational requirements. The A350F flight-test program has faced…
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On This Day In 1997, Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 crashed near Medan after a confusing ATC turn, killing all 234 people aboard in Indonesia’s deadliest aviation disaster.
On September 26, 1997, Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 was operating a scheduled domestic service from Jakarta to Medan using an Airbus A300B4-220 registered PK-GAI. The aircraft carried 222 passengers and 12 crew members. As it approached Medan’s Polonia Airport, the weather was poor, with reduced visibility and mountainous terrain surrounding the airport. The flight was…
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