Another influential family was split by the war when a retired province police chief defected to the insurgency. His son remains deputy governor.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Coronanvirus Aid Plane That Crashed in Somalia May Have Been Shot Down, Report Says
The Kenyan-registered aircraft was delivering much-needed humanitarian supplies for the fight against the coronavirus when it crashed.
Kenya and Somalia to Jointly Investigate Cargo Plane Crash
The Kenyan-registered private plane was carrying humanitarian supplies to use in the fight against the coronavirus.
One Dead and 5 Missing After Canadian Military Helicopter Crashes off Greece
The Cyclone helicopter was participating in a NATO training exercise. A Nova Scotia native died, and two others from the province were missing.
1970: Jet’s Engine Explodes, Injuring 23
A Scandinavian Airlines jet with 75 people aboard caught fire and burned when an engine exploded during takeoff.
8 Killed After Philippine Plane Bursts Into Flames
All on board, including a doctor, a nurse and foreign nationals, were killed after the plane, used in the country’s coronavirus response, caught fire as it took off in Manila for Japan.
Pilot in Emiliano Sala Crash Lacked Commercial License
A report from Britain’s air accident investigation body said both the pilot in the fatal crash, David Ibbotson, and the small plane were cleared only for private flights.
Boeing Said to Add Another Fix to 737 Max to Appease Regulators
The wire bundles were so close together that, in rare circumstances, they could cause a short circuit and lead to a catastrophic failure.
Ethiopian Report on 737 Max Crash Blames Boeing
An analysis released on Monday about the Ethiopian Airlines crash a year ago did not blame the carrier or its pilots.
Murder Trial of Russian Ex-Agents Opens in Downed Malaysia Airlines Flight
Four men with ties to the security services are on trial in absentia in the Netherlands. The evidence is expected be embarrassing for the Kremlin.