A U.S. Navy ship mistakenly fired at the F/A-18, whose two pilots were safely recovered, the military said.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Rescuers Walk 14 Hours to Save Sole Survivor of Costa Rica Plane Crash
Rescue workers trekked overnight across a remote mountain forest carrying a woman who had survived a crash that killed five of the six people aboard.
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1
The crash near Vilnius Airport sparked a fire in a residential area, officials said. One person on board was killed and three others were hospitalized.
Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies, Forcing Emergency Landing
The airline said the pilot had lost consciousness during the flight, which was headed to Istanbul from Seattle.
El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash
Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident.
Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights to Inspect 48 Airbus Aircraft After Engine Issue
An Airbus A350 jet experienced a problem during a flight that was supposed to travel from Hong Kong to Zurich. The airline has canceled 24 return flights.
Cathay Pacific Cancels Flights to Inspect 48 Airbus Aircraft After Engine Issue
An Airbus A350 jet experienced a problem during a flight that was supposed to travel from Hong Kong to Zurich. The airline has canceled 24 return flights.
Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran’s President Was Caused by Bad Weather, Report Says
Thick fog was a factor in the May crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, an armed forces investigation found. His death shook Iran at a strained moment for the country.
Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17
The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said.
F-16 Fighter Jet, Recently Supplied to Ukraine, Crashes
A Western official said the advanced fighter crashed while defending against a Russian aerial assault. It was not clear how it was destroyed, but the loss is a blow to Ukraine, given the planes’ prominence.