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U.S. F-15E shot down over Iran; combat search-and-rescue and survival procedures underway

A U.S. F-15E was reportedly shot down over Iran and its aircrew declared missing as a combat search-and-rescue operation — including an HC-130 and two HH-60 helicopters — was observed over Iranian territory. Former pilots and retired officers outlined immediate survival, evasion and recovery steps being executed.

2026-04-03T10:52:47.548539-07:00

The Intercept

US A-10 Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Downed F-15E

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

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

Wall Street Journal

USAF F-15E Shot Down Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway

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

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U.S. F-15E shot down over Iran; combat search-and-rescue and survival procedures underway A U.S. F-15E was reportedly shot down over Iran and its aircrew declared missing as a combat search-and-rescue operation — including an HC-130 and two HH-60 helicopters — was observed over Iranian territory. Former pilots and retired officers outlined immediate survival, evasion and recovery steps being executed.

2026-04-03T10:52:47.548539-07:00

U.S. F-15E shot down over Iran; combat search-and-rescue and survival procedures underway

Wall Street Journal

USAF F-15E Shot Down Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, with two crew reportedly ejecting. Combat search-and-rescue operations involving Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 are underway amid a campaign that has flown roughly 13,000 sorties over five weeks.

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

USAF F-15E Shot Down Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway

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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US A-10 Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Downed F-15E On April 3, a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II was downed near the Strait of Hormuz while conducting rescue operations for the crew of a recently shot-down F-15E. The loss was the second U.S. combat aircraft lost in the Persian Gulf region that day and is tied to Iran-related fighting.

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

US A-10 Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Downed F-15E

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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

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U.S. F-15E shot down over Iran; combat search-and-rescue and survival procedures underway

US A-10 Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Downed F-15E

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

USAF F-15E Shot Down Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury; Combat SAR Underway

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