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U.S. A-10 Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz as F-15E Is Shot Down Over Iran

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz at roughly the same time an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. The near‑simultaneous losses represent at least two U.S. combat aircraft lost in the Persian Gulf theatre during ongoing operations.

2026-04-03T09:16:15.174965-07:00

Wall Street Journal

U.S. F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury — First Jet Lost After 13,000 Sorties

2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00

AINonline

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

2026-04-03T08:06:55.900193-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

U.S. F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury — First Jet Lost After 13,000 Sorties A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury — the first U.S. jet lost after 13,000 combat sorties. Two crew reportedly ejected; a combat search-and-rescue involving Black Hawks and a C-130 is underway, but the pilot has not been recovered.

2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00

U.S. F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury — First Jet Lost After 13,000 Sorties

AINonline

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk Business aviation fatalities fell 50% in Q1, marking a notable safety improvement across the sector. However, runway excursions continue to drive a disproportionate share of accidents and operational disruptions, keeping regulators and airport operators focused on mitigation and oversight measures.

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

The Intercept

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U.S. A-10 Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz as F-15E Is Shot Down Over Iran A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz at roughly the same time an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran. The near‑simultaneous losses represent at least two U.S. combat aircraft lost in the Persian Gulf theatre during ongoing operations.

2026-04-03T09:16:15.174965-07:00

U.S. A-10 Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz as F-15E Is Shot Down Over Iran

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims A U.S. Department of Defense safety specialist from Silver Spring, Maryland, died during the final hours of Korean Air’s ultra‑long‑haul service from Washington Dulles to Seoul after flight attendants allegedly failed to attach an oxygen mask to an O2 bottle, a new lawsuit contends.

2026-04-03T08:06:55.900193-07:00

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

FlightGlobal

No NOTAM issued before Air Urga Antonov An-26 struck runway embankment at N'Délé, Central African Republic Ukrainian investigators say no NOTAM was issued before an Air Urga Antonov An-26 struck an artificial soil embankment while landing at N'Délé, Central African Republic. The aircraft, arriving from Bangui in daylight, hit the runway obstruction on 10 February last year.

2026-04-02T00:16:05.603827-07:00

No NOTAM issued before Air Urga Antonov An-26 struck runway embankment at N'Délé, Central African Republic

AINonline

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations April 2026’s roundup compiles preliminary and final accident reports involving business aircraft, summarizing causal findings, fatalities and injuries, and any ensuing safety recommendations from investigative authorities. The collection highlights recurring causal factors, operator type and phase-of-flight patterns relevant for fleet operators and insurers.

2026-04-01T04:51:57.318692-07:00

Business aircraft accident reports — April 2026: preliminary and final investigations

Washington Post

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby The Pentagon chief intervened to block an Army investigation and lift disciplinary action after a helicopter flyby at a Kid Rock event, posting “No punishment. No investigation.” on social media hours after military officials said they had grounded the pilots involved. The move halts the service's probe.

2026-04-01T02:58:25.323360-07:00

Pentagon chief blocks Army probe, absolves crews after Kid Rock helicopter flyby

Reuters

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Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes Kuwait International Airport remained closed after Iran-linked drones struck fuel-storage tanks, triggering a major blaze that grounded commercial services. The strikes — including a tanker hit off Qatar and separate incidents in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia — come amid escalatory U.S.–Israeli operations and regional reprisals.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

Iran-linked drones ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker off Qatar hit amid wider Gulf strikes

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U.S. A-10 Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz as F-15E Is Shot Down Over Iran

U.S. F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury — First Jet Lost After 13,000 Sorties

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

Passenger dies on Korean Air Washington Dulles–Seoul flight after crew allegedly fail to attach oxygen mask, lawsuit claims

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