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Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) disappears and crashes in South Sulawesi; 11 aboard

An Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42‑500 (registration PK‑THT) disappeared on Jan. 17 while on a government fisheries-surveillance charter to Makassar, with 11 people aboard. Authorities located a crash site in mountainous South Sulawesi and launched a large search-and-rescue; ATR says it will support the investigation.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

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Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Associated Press

Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash

2026-01-16T03:09:35.671977-08:00

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Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) disappears and crashes in South Sulawesi; 11 aboard An Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42‑500 (registration PK‑THT) disappeared on Jan. 17 while on a government fisheries-surveillance charter to Makassar, with 11 people aboard. Authorities located a crash site in mountainous South Sulawesi and launched a large search-and-rescue; ATR says it will support the investigation.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) disappears and crashes in South Sulawesi; 11 aboard

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American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured American Airlines Flight 3057 partially left the paved surface of a Rochester taxiway after completing post‑deicing procedures amid snow and freezing temperatures. The aircraft, carrying 90 passengers, sustained no injuries; the flight was delayed overnight while airline and authorities assessed the situation.

2026-01-16T10:43:49.265445-08:00

American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured

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Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls An early‑morning bomb threat against a FedEx cargo aircraft at Great Falls International Airport brought the FBI, Montana Air National Guard explosive ordnance disposal teams, K‑9 units and local police together in a coordinated security response as authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-01-16T10:33:54.419932-08:00

Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls

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Hevilift ATR 42-500 damaged in runway excursion at Simberi, Papua New Guinea (15 Jan) Hevilift Aviation's ATR 42-500 suffered a runway excursion while landing on runway 28 at Simberi Airport, Papua New Guinea, on 15 January, sustaining damage; all passengers and crew emerged uninjured, the operator said. Local authorities and the operator are assessing circumstances and any operational impact.

2026-01-16T09:48:09.460116-08:00

Hevilift ATR 42-500 damaged in runway excursion at Simberi, Papua New Guinea (15 Jan)

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Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Yanshuf (Black Hawk) was destroyed after its sling‑harness detached while being airlifted by a CH‑53 Yasur during a recovery operation near Gush Etzion in the West Bank. Video shows the disabled helicopter falling from the tow after an earlier precautionary emergency landing.

2026-01-16T04:11:25.247372-08:00

Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion

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Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash Families, fans and members of the NASCAR community gathered Friday at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum for a memorial service honoring former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others who died in a plane crash last month. The service paid tribute to Biffle, his family and fellow passengers.

2026-01-16T03:09:35.671977-08:00

Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash

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Delta passenger sentenced to 18 months for threatening 80‑year‑old flight attendant A federal judge sentenced a Delta passenger to 18 months in prison after he threatened an 80‑year‑old flight attendant and engaged in disruptive behavior aboard a flight. Prosecutors said the conduct endangered crew and passengers and resulted in federal charges for in‑flight assault and interference.

2026-01-15T16:23:55.105897-08:00

Delta passenger sentenced to 18 months for threatening 80‑year‑old flight attendant

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 operating flight TK1853 (reg. TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona was intercepted by fighter jets and made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat on 15 January after a passenger named an in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die.' Police met the aircraft.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

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Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) disappears and crashes in South Sulawesi; 11 aboard

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash

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