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Emergency Landing: Small Plane Crash at Leesburg Executive Airport Leaves Five Unharmed

LEESBURG, Va. – A small private plane made an emergency landing at Leesburg Executive Airport on Friday, prompting a response from Virginia State Police. The plane was coming in for a landing when it ended up off the runway in the grass of the tarmac shortly before 5 p.m. Fortunately, none of the five people on board, including the pilot, were hurt in the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration …

Fatal Crash at Clinton National Airport: Pilot Declared Emergency Before Tragic Accident

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A tragic plane crash took place at the Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, resulting in the death of the pilot. The small plane, identified as a Cirrus SR 22, took off from the airport on Sunday afternoon before encountering a fatal emergency. The aircraft then crashed north of the airport’s cargo building. Unfortunately, the pilot, 62-year-old William Cope, was pronounced dead at the scene by Little Rock Police. The incident …

Pilot Killed in Single-Engine Plane Crash at Clinton National Airport Leaves Investigators Puzzled About Cause of Tragedy

A single-engine plane crash claimed the life of a pilot on Sunday at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, reported an emergency shortly after takeoff and crashed north of the airport’s cargo building. The pilot’s identity has not been disclosed pending notification of family members. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators are set to arrive in Little Rock to begin an inquiry into the …

Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims Five Lives Near Finnish Airport

EURA, Finland — A tragic accident occurred on May 17, 2025, when two helicopters collided mid-air near Eura Airport in southwestern Finland, resulting in the deaths of five people. The helicopters were en route from Tallinn, Estonia, to a hobby aviation event at the nearby Piikajärvi Flight Center when they crashed in the vicinity of Kauttua, sending debris scattering across a forested area. According to local authorities, the collision unfolded just after noon local time, …

Emergency Landing: Small plane crashes at Nevada County Airport with no serious injuries

Grass Valley, Nevada County – A single-engine airplane was reported to have crashed at the Nevada County Airport on Thursday afternoon, located in Grass Valley, California. Fortunately, both the pilot and a passenger managed to walk away from the incident without any serious injuries. The crash was reported at approximately 12:52 p.m. on Thursday, with witnesses stating that the plane lost control while attempting to take off from the runway. Tracks in the mud on …

“Deadly” aircraft down in Franklin County: Flight tracker on small plane that crashed, killing three people, left Barnes Airport and FAA releases preliminary report

LEYDEN, Mass. – A small plane crash occurred in Leyden, Massachusetts, on the town line of Greenfield, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals on Sunday. The plane, which had departed from Barnes Airport in Westfield at 11:06 a.m., crashed just under an hour later. Authorities received a 911 call reporting the crash at around 11:30 a.m., with the crash site being located at approximately 12:30 p.m. According to information obtained from FlightAware, the …

FAA Investigators on Scene at Venango Regional Airport After Small Plane Crash

FRANKLIN, PA – Federal Aviation Administration officials visited Venango Regional Airport on Tuesday to investigate a small plane crash that occurred on Monday. Airport manager Bill Buchna reported that the crash site had been cleared and the damaged plane was moved to a hangar for examination by FAA investigators. The FAA is looking into the cause of the crash, and the details of the investigation have not been disclosed at this time. The airport has …

Crash at Mesquite Municipal Airport Sends One to UMC Hospital in Las Vegas

MESQUITE, NV – A small aircraft crashed at Mesquite Municipal Airport on Friday afternoon, leading to one occupant being transported to UMC Hospital in Las Vegas by Mercy Air. Mesquite Fire and Rescue Captain Spencer Lewis confirmed that units were dispatched to the airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. The small plane was found flipped upside down on the landing runway, and one adult man was flown by Mercy Air to the hospital after crashing near …

Passenger Miracle: Terrifying Near-Disaster in Japanese Airport Evacuation Signals Industry-Wide Safety Improvements

Tokyo, Japan – A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 and a small Dash-8 propeller plane belonging to the Japanese coastguard were involved in a frightening collision on January 2, 2024, at Tokyo’s main airport, Haneda. The mishap resulted in a fire that engulfed both aircraft, leading to tragic consequences. The captain of the coastguard plane managed to escape, but his five colleagues perished. The passenger jet, carrying 367 passengers and 12 crew members, continued along the …

Haneda Airport Runway Collision Leaves 5 Dead: JAL Plane Investigation Ongoing

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — A deadly collision between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a Japan Coast Guard plane on a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is currently under investigation. This tragic incident resulted in the loss of five lives, and it has raised questions about the safety protocols at one of Japan’s busiest airports. The mishap occurred as Japan Airlines Flight JAL-516, an Airbus A350-900, was making a normal landing on Runway C around …