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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Jing Sheng Dong, a Staten Island tour bus driver, now faces five involuntary manslaughter counts and a reckless driving charge after a deadly I-95 crash in Virginia. Five people were killed and roughly 44 others were taken to hospitals.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach to Newark Airport, injuring a truck driver and causing minor damage to the aircraft. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway.
A helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed off the coast of Kauai near Kalalau Beach, resulting in three deaths and two injuries among the pilot and four passengers. Emergency teams from multiple agencies quickly responded, rescuing survivors and transporting them to Wilcox Medical Center, while the FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the incident. The crash occurred during a period of severe weather in Hawaii, and authorities have yet to release details on the cause.
Crews at LaGuardia Airport are clearing the wreckage of an Air Canada plane that collided with a Port Authority fire truck, resulting in two pilot deaths and injuries to over 40 passengers and crew. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, focusing on air traffic controller workload and the failure of the airport’s safety alert system. The crash has highlighted ongoing safety concerns at LaGuardia, with numerous past runway incursions, and has sparked criticism of Air Canada’s initial response to the tragedy.
LaGuardia Airport in New York City was temporarily closed late Sunday night after an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a ground vehicle on the runway, prompting emergency response and a ground stop issued by the FAA. The New York Fire Department and Police Department responded to the incident, with the ground vehicle likely belonging to the Port Authority, though no details on injuries have been released. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the collision, and the airport experienced disruptions while authorities continue to gather information.
A small, single-engine Cessna 180 plane crashed in Coles County, Illinois, on Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of four individuals from Menomonie, Wisconsin, after striking power lines and crashing into a field. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, while local authorities manage the aftermath and the community mourns the loss. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker expressed condolences and emphasized the state's commitment to monitoring the situation, highlighting concerns about small aircraft safety and flight path hazards.
A private plane carrying six individuals crashed in an open field near Copake, New York, while attempting a second landing at Columbia County Airport, resulting in no survivors. Among those on board were Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player, her family members, and a family friend, with at least one confirmed fatality, though the exact number was not specified. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash, and the aviation community, along with the affected families, is awaiting further updates from officials.