The Marines were declared dead six days after two American military planes crashed off the coast of Japan during a routine training exercise.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
One Marine Dead and Five Still Missing After Aircraft Collide Near Japan
The Marine Corps said that one of two Marines found after an accident 200 miles off the coast of Japan had died, and that five others remain missing.
In Lion Air Crash, Black Box Data Reveals Pilots’ Struggle to Regain Control
Information from Lion Air Flight 610, which crashed off Indonesia last month, supports the theory that a new Boeing anti-stall system played a role.
‘Spend the Minimum’: After Crash, Lion Air’s Safety Record Is Back in Spotlight
Employees and officials say that long before the deadly crash of Lion Air Flight 610, the Indonesian carrier prioritized rapid growth and political clout over safety.
New Questions Swirl Over Boeing on Updated 737 Model That Crashed
The airplane manufacturer did not provide airlines and pilots with full information about a new emergency system on the plane.
U.S. Navy Carrier Suffers Second Aircraft Crash in Weeks
An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, on Monday crashed into the sea northeast of the Philippines. The two aviators inside the plane were rescued.
What We Know About the Lion Air Flight 610 Crash
The new plane’s automated systems may have played a role, but the precise cause remains unknown.
At Doomed Flight’s Helm, Pilots May Have Been Overwhelmed in Seconds
As American and Indonesian investigators puzzle through clues of troubles that befell Flight 610, they are finding not a single lapse but a cascade of issues.
In Indonesia Plane Crash Inquiry, New Focus on Possible Aircraft Problems
The plane had experienced problems before Lion Air Flight 610 crashed. Officials are investigating whether fault lies with human error, technical flaws or both.
Crashed Lion Air Plane Was Cleared to Fly Four Times Despite Problems
Investigators are focusing on both malfunctioning airspeed indicators and institutional failures at the company.