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Delta Air Lines has confirmed that 19 of the 21 passengers taken to local hospitals following a plane crash in Toronto are now in stable condition. Meanwhile, investigators are diligently examining the circumstances that led to the regional jet's startling flip upon landing. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is spearheading the inquiry into the incident involving a CRJ900, a regional aircraft operated by Delta’s Endeavor Air subsidiary. This particular plane—aged 16 years—was manufactured by Bombardier and…

Transportation safety officials suspect that the crew aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which tragically collided with a passenger jet outside Washington, D.C. last month, were using night vision goggles and possibly depended on flawed flight data just moments before the catastrophic crash. Initial examinations of voice recordings alongside data retrieved from the helicopter's black box have revealed a troubling scenario. The helicopter's pilot and instructor audibly communicated differing altitude readings seconds…

In a tragic turn of events, the US Coast Guard has discovered the wreckage of a small aircraft resting precariously atop frozen sea ice in Alaska. The plane, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude on Thursday, was carrying ten individuals when it met its disastrous fate, resulting in the unfortunate loss of all lives on board. Coast Guard officials confirmed the grim details during a press conference, painting a somber picture of the incident. Mike Salerno, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard, shared that the recovery…

In a recent series of statements, former US President Donald Trump made a significant claim regarding the tragic Black Hawk helicopter incident that resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals. According to Trump, the helicopter was operating at an altitude considerably higher than permitted, which he asserted contributed to the dreadful accident. His remarks seem to offer a new avenue for understanding the ongoing investigation into this unfortunate event. The Black Hawk, which was on a routine flight route over the Potomac…

Comprehensive Investigation of Recent Cruise Incidents When an aircraft takes to the skies, we often assume that the meticulous engineering and rigorous training ensure a smooth flight. Yet, the tragic events surrounding a recent incident have called these assumptions into question. What does it mean when ‘no stone is left unturned’ in the pursuit of answers? The gravity of such situations echoes far beyond the cockpit, impacting families and communities alike. On that fateful day, the calm skies transformed into a scene…

In a striking twist of fate reminiscent of a scene from a thriller, both engines of the Jeju Air plane that tragically plummeted last month were found to contain duck remnants. This revelation emerged from a preliminary report published today, intensifying the ongoing investigation into South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster. The six-page document, which was unveiled by South Korean authorities, provides a haunting glimpse into the incident. The Boeing 737-800 that took flight from Bangkok on December 29 had flocks of…

Photos of the accident scene. Credit: Sikika Road Safety Two individuals lost their lives, while others were hurt, following a grisly road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, a key transit route for travelers. The fateful event occurred on a seemingly ordinary Sunday, January 5. Involved in the collision were a Nissan minibus, also known as a matatu, and a larger bus, engaging in a catastrophic head-on crash near Naivasha's Prison Bridge. The Eldoret Shuttle Nissan matatu, after ramming into a Nairobi-bound bus, painted a…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Recently, whispers fluttered about on social media like a misinformed breeze, suggesting a military helicopter had met its demise in Bahir Dar. The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense quickly stepped in, waving away these tales as "groundless and misleading," according to a statement shared with the public. Apparently, the hullabaloo was nothing but a misunderstanding about routine maneuvers. The Ministry clarified that it was the Western Air Command just going about their regular training shenanigans on…

The beleaguered aviation titan Boeing is gearing up for yet another challenge as it heads into a civil trial next week regarding the devastating crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight in March 2019, which tragically claimed the lives of 157 individuals. This trial, set to unfold in federal court in Chicago, initially featured six plaintiffs, but according to sources close to the case, "all but one" have reached settlements. This leaves just a lone plaintiff pressing forward with claims against the aviation giant. Unless a…

Mogadishu (AX) — Reports buzzing on social media about a supposed crash involving government aircraft were dismissed by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), dismissing them as sheer fabrications. The SCAA firmly stated that none of the newly acquired planes have faced such mishaps, rubbishing claims of them hitting the ground in off-limit locales.Releasing a detailed statement on Tuesday, the SCAA labeled these stories as part of a concerted effort to spread falsehoods by what they termed "Somalia's antagonists." As…