In addition to a well-trained crew and an advanced plane, the safe evacuation of 367 passengers came down to a relative absence of panic.
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5 Killed After Japan Airlines Plane Collision at Tokyo Airport
Japan Airlines said all 367 passengers and 12 crew members had safely evacuated the jet. But five crew members on a Japanese Coast Guard plane that collided with it were killed.
Deadly Plane Crash in Nepal Caused by Pilot Error, Report Finds
One pilot changed the propeller angle instead of that of the wing flaps while trying to land a Yeti Airlines plane in January, a report said.
Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s rudder-control system.
The 8 Most-Read Travel Stories of 2023
A golden retriever convention, flight etiquette rules and great walks from around the world: Here’s what readers loved this year.
Ukraine Says It Downed 5 Russian Planes, as Moscow Claims It Seized a Town
Russia said it now had full control of the eastern town of Marinka. On Tuesday, Ukraine claimed to have destroyed a Russian ship.
Iceland Asks Tourists To Please Stay Away From the Volcanic Eruption
The government told people to “think four times” before embarking on a hike to view the eruption.
Canadian Town Hosts Passengers From Diverted Delta Flight
The flight was forced to land because of a “mechanical issue,” the company said, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
U.S. Marshal Arrested After Unruly Behavior on Flight to London
The police in London said the 39-year-old “was disruptive and had sexually assaulted other passengers and crew.”
Canada Fast-Tracks 10.4 Billion Dollar Military Purchase
To avoid a seemingly endless process, the government takes some political heat.