Federal investigators said a United Boeing 767 was too slow and low before it struck a light pole near Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane landed safely, but debris damaged a tractor-trailer and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
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The FAA is investigating after a JetBlue pilot reported a smaller aircraft flying erratically near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The JetBlue flight landed safely, and officials said required separation was maintained.
Three Royal Navy personnel died when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton in Devon. Authorities said an investigation is under way and the victims’ families have requested time before further details are released.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain returned mid-flight after a Bluetooth device named "BOMB" triggered a security alert. Passengers were evacuated and re-screened before continuing the journey hours later.
Two Navy fighter jets collided midair during Idaho's Gunfighter Skies Air Show, forcing cancellation of the event's second day. All four aircrew ejected safely and are under medical evaluation.
A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles struck a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff Friday night, leading to an emergency evacuation and an engine fire that was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.