Plane Crashes

World War II-era bomber trying to land crashes in fireball
October 02, 2019 - CONNECTICUT: A World War II-era bomber plane crashed in a fireball as it tried to land Wednesday at New England’s second-busiest airport, injuring at least six people aboard, officials said.

Thick, black smoke rose from the airport as emergency crews responded to the crash of the B-17 bomber at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, just north of Hartford. It wasn’t clear how many people were on board.

Six people on board were taken to Hartford Hospital, said hospital spokesman Shawn Mawhiney. He did not yet have information on their condition.

The B-17 had been trying to land when it crashed around 10 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said on Twitter. It was civilian-registered and not flown by the military, the FAA said.

The New England Air Museum is near the airport. The plane was associated with the Collings Foundation, an educational group that brought its “Wings of Freedom” vintage aircraft display to Bradley International this week, airport officials said.

Flights in and out of Bradley International were suspended after the crash, and the airport was closed.

Antonio Arreguin said he had parked at a construction site near the airport for breakfast when he heard an explosion. He said he did not see the plane but could feel the heat from the fire, which was about 250 yards away.

“In front of me, I see this big ball of orange fire, and I knew something happened,” he said. “The ball of fire was very big.”

smaller explosion followed about a minute after the first blast, he said. He saw emergency crews scrambling within seconds. The fire and smoke were out within about an hour.

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A fire-and-rescue operation is underway where World War II-era bomber plane crashed at Bradley International Airport. (AP)
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Smoke fills the sky after a World War II-era bomber plane crashed outside Bradley International Airport. (AP)
 
At least 5 were killed when a Ukrainian Antonov An-12 cargo plane made an emergency landing near the Lvov airport.

5 dead as Turkey-bound cargo plane crash-lands in western Ukraine after ‘running out of fuel’
4 Oct, 2019
A Ukrainian four-engine plane ferrying cargo from Spain to Turkey made a hard emergency landing outside Lvov airport after it ran out of fuel, local authorities said. At least five people died in the accident.

Flown by a local airline, the Antonov An-12 went off radar on Friday morning as it descended into Lvov, a major city in western Ukraine. The turboprop plane, manned by seven crew members and one person accompanying the cargo, was flying from Spain to Turkey with a refuel stop at Lvov airport.

Rescue services scrambled to search for the plane shortly after air traffic control lost radio contact with the crew, according to Vladyslav Krykliy, Ukraine’s minister of infrastructure.


The An-12 was found on the ground just 1.5km from the runway, with its cockpit and wings badly damaged in the rough landing. Rescue workers retrieved everyone from inside the ill-fated plane, but five succumbed to their injuries, accordingto the Emergencies Ministry.



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The Federal Aviation Administration released a statement on the crash that read in part:

“A Douglas DC-3 on approach to the Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas crashed short of Runway 14 into the water today at 4:45 p.m. The flight departed the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport enroute to Lynden Pindling International Airport. The FAA will investigate and the NTSB will determine the probable cause of the accident.”

Atlantic Air Cargo in Doral operate the aircraft with daily charter flights from Miami to the Bahamas and the Florida Keys.


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Alaska State Troopers have confirmed a person has died following a plane crash in Unalaska.

AST says 38-year-old David Allan Oltman from Washington died.

AST says more information will be released shortly.

Troopers couldn't confirm if Oltman was one of the people previously reported hurt.

In a press release from Unalaska Department of Public Safety, officials say the runway and vehicle traffic through the area is shut down until further notice.

Dave Pflieger, President RavnAir Group, released the following statement in a press releases:

“On behalf of PenAir, Ravn Air Group and all our employees throughout the company, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and loved ones of our passenger who passed away"

UPDATE, 10/18/19 5:35 a.m.:
The National Transportation Safety Board says it is sending a team of nine to Unalaska to investigate the crash.

NTSB recovers flight data, cockpit voice recorders from PenAir crash in Unalaska



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Incidents:

Three people have been hospitalized after a cleaning product leaked on an American Airlines flight forcing it to make an emergency landing in Dublin.

The plane was less than an hour into its flight from London Heathrow to Philadelphia when two crew members fell unconscious due to the powerful smell.

Several passengers complained of burning eyes and skin irritation and one traveller was also taken to hospital in Ireland.

287 passengers and 12 Philadelphia-based crew members were on board flight AA729, which had been cleared for take off despite concerns over the leaked liquid.

Reports suggest the product was left behind in one of the bathrooms. In audio from the cockpit, the pilot explained that although the product is believed to be non-toxic, the crew required immediate assistance.

He said: "We’ve actually covered the container of the substance. It was a cleaning product that was used at London Heathrow, if you wait a moment I actually have a picture of the container that I have in a plastic bag.

"It was spilled and for some reason the container itself was left behind in the aircraft in one of the lavatories and continued to seep into the carpeting and produce what I’m told is not, it is not a toxic substance.


"We require paramedics to come on board the airplane and render immediate assistance. We’ve had two of our flight crew staff made, excuse me, the cabin staff have actually lost consciousness, but I think they’re back to a state of consciousness just now and there are general complaints about burning eyes and skin problems."

The pilot added that the leaking product was an aircraft interior cleaner made by Callington, a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer.
One passenger told The Telegraph the plane had been delayed at Heathrow whilst reports of an "unusual smell" were investigated.

He said: "Before take off the captain came on the loudspeaker saying the flight attendants had reported an unusual smell, and the flight was delayed while they investigated. They must've judged it safe because we flew out after, only to be rerouted to Dublin a short time later."


He added that the flight's 287 passengers were "penned in like cattle" at Dublin airport before been taken by bus to stay overnight in a hotel. They have not been told when they can expect onward travel.

Another passenger expressed concern for others onboard, calling the incident a "sickness outbreak".


A statement released by American Airlines said: "American Airlines flight 729 from London Heathrow to Philadelphia diverted to Dublin due to an odor caused by a spilled cleaning solution in the galley."

"The flight landed safely in Dublin at 1:15 p.m. local time, and taxied to the gate."
"Medical personnel have met the aircraft to evaluate any crew members or passengers who may need additional assistance."
 
I think it's about keeping abreast of current aviation trends, the downside and the up as well.

There's been so concern's that the current cosmic ray activity are seriously impacting crew's with repetitive high overseas flights. As well as having a negative effects possibly causing premature aircraft fatigue. That certain metals may have a higher decay rate, with the constant high altitude, Cosmic Ray expose.

The rest is (IMHO), is to keep on eye on the unusual given how the transcripts keep us informed.

I also understand that the material may be a bit graphic, and effect other's differently. So my apologies trendsetter37.

Maybe the Mods could change the tile.. With warning label and new (cover all), open lead. I don't know. 🧐
 
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