Plane Crashes

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Colombie : quatre questions sur les enfants disparus dans la jungle amazonienne après un crash d'avion

Le président colombien, Gustavo Petro, a annoncé jeudi le sauvetage des quatre enfants, dont un bébé de 11 mois, avant de se rétracter, faute de confirmation.

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Colombie : quatre questions sur les enfants disparus dans la jungle amazonienne après un crash d'avion​

Le président colombien, Gustavo Petro, a annoncé jeudi le sauvetage des quatre enfants, dont un bébé de 11 mois, avant de se rétracter, faute de confirmation.

Colombia: four questions about missing children in the Amazon jungle after a plane crash
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Thursday the rescue of the four children, including an 11-month-old baby, before retracting for lack of confirmation.

 

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DC Boom Mystery Deepens: Reports Jets Scrambled for Plane Headed to Nation’s Capital; Plane Later Crashed in Rural Virginia

A loud explosion caused panic in the Washington, D.C. area Sunday afternoon. Flight trackers posted images of a private plane on the east coast that over-flew its destination, turned back and headed toward Washington, D.C. That reportedly prompted jets to be scrambled from to intercept the plane. Tracking shows the plane flew over D.C. and crashed in rural Virginia near Staunton.

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Annapolis, Maryland officials confirmed a sonic boom took place Sunday afternoon, explaining it was an authorized DOD flight, “The loud boom that was heard across the DMV area was caused by an authorized DOD flight. This flight caused a sonic boom. That is all the information available at this time.”

It appears officials chose to let the plane fly over D.C. without alerting the public and without shooting it down, even with Joe Biden reportedly staying in D.C. this weekend.

 

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It certainly doesn't sound like an airplane's sonic boom ... What about the cessna then?

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DC Boom Mystery Deepens: Reports Jets Scrambled for Plane Headed to Nation’s Capital; Plane Later Crashed in Rural Virginia

One went thud, and another went ba boom. But maybe it was a housing quake after the initial shockwave.

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The jet theory

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Who is John Rumpel? Prominent political donor’s ‘entire family’ reportedly killed in Virginia plane crash

John Rumpel, a Florida businessman and prominent MAGA donor, identified himself as the owner of a Cessna passenger aircraft that crashed into Virginia Woods on June 4, 2023.

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From The Drive, with updates:

Citation Jet Crashes In Virginia After Supersonic Intercept By F-16s (Updated)

A powerful blast was heard all across the region, sparking concerns and confusion from the Capital to the Virginia coast.

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A powerful boom and resulting shutter fell across Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas as far as Virginia Beach at around 3:00 P.M. local time on Sunday causing mass confusion and concerns. Residents all over the area reported on social media that their homes shook and that the blast sounded like nothing else they had heard before. Now it appears that a fighter scramble was the culprit.

As always, the good folks over that the Radio Reference forums were listening. According to them, Huntress, the regional air defense sector control, cleared a flight of Vipers to go supersonic over the area.

Latest updates:

ABC News is reporting that officials are telling them the F-16 pilots saw the Citation pilot passed out.
"The jets, which were deployed from Joint Base Andrews, saw that the pilot of the aircraft had passed out, this official said. The plane subsequently crashed."

Official NORAD statement:
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – In coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft responded to an unresponsive Cessna 560 Citation V aircraft over Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on June 4, 2023.

The NORAD aircraft were authorized to travel at supersonic speeds and a sonic boom may have been heard by residents of the region.
During this event, the NORAD aircraft also used flares – which may have been visible to the public – in an attempt to draw attention from the pilot. Flares are employed with highest regard for safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground. Flares burn out quickly and completely and there is no danger to the people on the ground when dispensed.

The civilian aircraft was intercepted at approximately 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The pilot was unresponsive and the Cessna subsequently crashed near the George Washington National Forest, Virginia. NORAD attempted to establish contact with the pilot until the aircraft crashed.

 

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Crash d'un avion en Colombie : quatre enfants retrouvés vivants après 40 jours dans la jungle

Les quatre enfants disparus dans la jungle amazonienne de Colombie depuis le crash le 1er mai du petit avion dans lequel ils voyageaient ont été retrouvés vivants, a annoncé vendredi le président Gustavo…

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Crash d'un avion en Colombie : quatre enfants retrouvés vivants après 40 jours dans la jungle​

Les quatre enfants disparus dans la jungle amazonienne de Colombie depuis le crash le 1er mai du petit avion dans lequel ils voyageaient ont été retrouvés vivants, a annoncé vendredi le président Gustavo Petro.

Plane crash in Colombia: four children found alive after 40 days in the jungle
The four children missing in the Amazon jungle of Colombia since the crash on May 1 of the small plane in which they were traveling have been found alive, President Gustavo Petro announced on Friday.

 

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Recent aviation activities with two weather-related and one air crash today in Columbia.

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Passengers Hospitalised After Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330 Hits Severe Turbulence
Published July 1, 2023

Three passengers went to hospital and several more suffered injuries.
Three passengers onboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Sydney were hospitalized following a bout of severe turbulence. The plane made it safely to its destination and passed an inspection before operating the return leg.

Hawaiian Airlines A330 suffers bad turbulence

Hawaiian Airlines Flight HA451 from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) departed Honolulu at 13:24 with 163 passengers and 12 crew onboard. Around five hours into its journey, the Airbus A330 encountered "unexpected severe turbulence" above the South Pacific Ocean, causing injury to multiple passengers and crew. A doctor who happened to be on the flight treated several individuals, who were also given ice packs for their heads.

A spokesperson for Hawaiian Airlines told 7NEWS,
"(The) service from Honolulu to Sydney encountered unexpected severe turbulence. Four passengers and three flight attendants were initially treated by a doctor onboard and our crew members, in consultation with physicians on the ground."

Upon arrival in Sydney, 12 people were assessed by NSW Ambulance medical teams, with three of these passengers subsequently taken to hospital. The turbulence coincided with strong winds in Sydney on Friday and Saturday, which led to hundreds of flight cancelations and the shutdown of one of Sydney's runways.

Passengers hit the roof

According to one passenger on the flight, travelers were thrown out of their seats onto the roof. Unfortunately, it seems the sudden onslaught of turbulence didn't give the crew enough time to advise passengers to buckle their seatbelts.

Melissa Matheson, traveling with her husband and two children, told the Sydney Morning Herald,

"There were a lot of people who weren’t wearing seatbelts, and so they just flew up. I did see a couple of crew running back and forth with sick bags, probably because of the shock and the adrenaline rush of it."

Plane escapes unscathed

Given the severe nature of the turbulence, the affected aircraft (registration: N379HA) underwent a "thorough inspection" before it was deemed airworthy to operate the return leg to Honolulu.

A spokesperson for the airline said,
"We conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft before boarding HA452, which departed Sydney to Honolulu at approximately 10.30 pm local time."

It is extremely rare for turbulence to directly cause a plane accident, but it has happened - BOAC Flight 911 in March 1966 disintegrated in midair after encountering severe turbulence over Mount Fuji, Japan, although pre-existing structural weaknesses on the Boeing 707 may have also been a contributing factor. Turbulence has also caused the deaths of several passengers over the decades - deaths from turbulence are more common on private jets, with NTSB data showing 38 people have died on private jets due to turbulence since 2009.

Were you onboard Flight HA451 from Honolulu to Sydney on Friday? What is the worst turbulence you have ever experienced? Let us know your stories in the comments.

Source: 7NEWS, Sydney Morning Herald

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Flight from Las Vegas crashes in California, six dead
Jul 9, 2023
Six people died when a jet originating from Harry Reid International Airport crashed near the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California, early Saturday morning.

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Pilot injured after crashing into hangar at Long Beach Airport

Jul 11, 2023

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Tornado Shuts Down Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports - The Bulkhead Seat

The National Weather Service reported that a tornado touched down near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) this evening. This prompted a ground stop, hundreds of flights to be disrupted, and passengers to take shelter at the airport.

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Buckle up for bumpier flights, researchers say
By John Murphy, AccuWeather Published Jul 10, 2023, 8:53 PM CEST | Updated Jul 10, 2023, 8:59 PM CEST
Cases of severe turbulence have more than doubled over the past four decades, and that trend could continue as more airline passengers take to the sky. Experts explain why we’re seeing these trends and how changes may impact the experience of air travelers in the future.

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LATAM Plane Skids Off the Runway on Landing at Florianópolis Airport - The Bulkhead Seat

A LATAM Airbus A321 slid off the runway while landing during heavy rains at Florianópolis International Airport – Hercílio Luz (FLN) in Brazil earlier today. The airport is currently closed and southern Brazil is currently under an extratropical cyclone alert.

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written by Anthony Losanno July 12, 2023

Anthony’s Take: It appears as if the plane and its passengers are okay. There are not many details reported as of yet, but no injuries have been noted.

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A Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Crashes In Mogadishu Injuring Two Passengers
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair after suffering a runway excursion in Mogadishu
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Tornado Shuts Down Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports - The Bulkhead Seat

The National Weather Service reported that a tornado touched down near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) this evening. This prompted a ground stop, hundreds of flights to be disrupted, and passengers to take shelter at the airport.

thebulkheadseat.com

Buckle up for bumpier flights, researchers say
By John Murphy, AccuWeather Published Jul 10, 2023, 8:53 PM CEST | Updated Jul 10, 2023, 8:59 PM CEST
Cases of severe turbulence have more than doubled over the past four decades, and that trend could continue as more airline passengers take to the sky. Experts explain why we’re seeing these trends and how changes may impact the experience of air travelers in the future.

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LATAM Plane Skids Off the Runway on Landing at Florianópolis Airport - The Bulkhead Seat

A LATAM Airbus A321 slid off the runway while landing during heavy rains at Florianópolis International Airport – Hercílio Luz (FLN) in Brazil earlier today. The airport is currently closed and southern Brazil is currently under an extratropical cyclone alert.

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A Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Crashes In Mogadishu Injuring Two Passengers
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair after suffering a runway excursion in Mogadishu
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I love the woman destroying computers. Wow, this made my day. This after a conversation with my husband about how happy we were 30 years ago without computers and life worked very well!

 

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LATAM Plane Skids Off the Runway on Landing at Florianópolis Airport - The Bulkhead Seat

A LATAM Airbus A321 slid off the runway while landing during heavy rains at Florianópolis International Airport – Hercílio Luz (FLN) in Brazil earlier today. The airport is currently closed and southern Brazil is currently under an extratropical cyclone alert.

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A quick turnaround by the ground crew puts this bird back in the air...

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LATAM's A321 has just been taken off the runway and repairs have already been made.First flight scheduled to leave is from GOL at 09:40 to Congonhas. No flights scheduled yet to land.

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Always remembering that there are a lot of people involved in these operations and many times they are not recognized. Our congratulations to the team!

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Phew! I will be able to board today!

Boy, talk about emotional turmoil.

Update: Video Surfaces of Passenger Who Caused a Diversion Over Meal on United Flight - The Bulkhead Seat

On Monday, I wrote about United flight UA20 having to divert to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) when a passenger became unruly. The flight was scheduled to go from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), but the crew decided they...

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On Monday, I wrote about United flight UA20 having to divert to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) when a passenger became unruly. The flight was scheduled to go from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), but the crew decided they needed to get this passenger off the plane.

After dumping fuel, the flight safely landed in Chicago, refueled, and was on its way.

Initially, it was unclear as to what caused the diversion. Now it has been confirmed that “the passenger in question was livid over the fact his 1st choice of meal was not available.”

This is a crazy reason to act out to the point where a crew makes the decision to divert. No meal is worth that and with what United often serves, this is even more the case. The food has recently improved, but it’s still by no means something to get excited about. Meal orders are prioritized with Premier 1K® and Global Services members getting their selections first. Then the crew tries to accommodate other choices based on availability. The video makes the guy seem even more like a fool.

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Video was posted by TikTok user @ifyoureashleyanduknowit who was apparently on the flight. He curses at the flight crew and attempts to “stand up” for his perceived rights being taken away by the airline (over a mediocre at best meal on a plane). The poster claims that there is more video coming, but it has yet to be posted.

Anthony’s Take: I hope that this guy is fined and banned from ever flying United again (even better if he can be placed on the no-fly list.) What a stupid reason to cause a diversion.​

 

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US General Dies in Plane Crash

He was 59.

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A U.S. Army General tragically lost his life at the age of 59 in an aviation accident on Tuesday.

Major General Anthony Potts was killed in his plane near Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, according to information provided by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Potts, prior to this event, was recognized as a key figure in the U.S. Army’s acquisition operations.

The single-engine aircraft crash that claimed Potts’s life took place near 3600 Old Level Road in Havre de Grace. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office reported that Potts was the sole individual aboard the plane when it plummeted into a field on July 25.

The incident did not harm any bystanders. A robust team of first-responders was dispatched to locate the wreckage; the National Transportation Safety Board stated it is investigating the incident.

A native of Kentucky, Potts was on the verge of retirement after nearly four decades of dedicated military service. After being commissioned as an Army aviation second lieutenant in 1986, Potts served in operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom — his military career included leadership in an attack helicopter platoon based in Germany.

Before the unfortunate event, Potts was overseeing the Program Executive Office Command, Control, and Communications-Tactical, also known as PEO C3T.

His job involved the development, deployment and support of battlefield communications gear. Previously, he was at the helm of PEO Soldier, a unit responsible for routine equipment like uniforms, body armor, night-vision devices and firearms. Both roles were critical in safeguarding the troops and modernizing the Army’s combat strategies.

“He understands the modernization instrument and how it runs,” said Major General Robert Collins, Potts’ predecessor in PEO C3T, in remarks about Potts in June 2022. “And he certainly understands that the centerpiece of our modernization is our soldiers.”

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Tornado Shuts Down Chicago O'Hare and Midway Airports - The Bulkhead Seat

The National Weather Service reported that a tornado touched down near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) this evening. This prompted a ground stop, hundreds of flights to be disrupted, and passengers to take shelter at the airport.

thebulkheadseat.com

Buckle up for bumpier flights, researchers say
By John Murphy, AccuWeather Published Jul 10, 2023, 8:53 PM CEST | Updated Jul 10, 2023, 8:59 PM CEST
Cases of severe turbulence have more than doubled over the past four decades, and that trend could continue as more airline passengers take to the sky. Experts explain why we’re seeing these trends and how changes may impact the experience of air travelers in the future.

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LATAM Plane Skids Off the Runway on Landing at Florianópolis Airport - The Bulkhead Seat

A LATAM Airbus A321 slid off the runway while landing during heavy rains at Florianópolis International Airport – Hercílio Luz (FLN) in Brazil earlier today. The airport is currently closed and southern Brazil is currently under an extratropical cyclone alert.

thebulkheadseat.com

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A Halla Airlines Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia Crashes In Mogadishu Injuring Two Passengers
The aircraft was damaged beyond repair after suffering a runway excursion in Mogadishu
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this reaction refers to the self check in video:
- i fully agree with the angry woman
- it could have been me in earlier times
- f*ck computers...