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U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed

U.S. special operations forces conducted a deep-penetration rescue inside Iran to recover the second crewmember of an F-15E shot down on April 3. The rescued weapons systems officer was wounded but expected to recover; two C-130s were destroyed on the ground during the complex operation.

2026-04-04T23:27:00.676918-07:00

The Intercept

US A-10 Downed Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Crew After F-15E Loss

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

Wall Street Journal

US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

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

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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U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed U.S. special operations forces conducted a deep-penetration rescue inside Iran to recover the second crewmember of an F-15E shot down on April 3. The rescued weapons systems officer was wounded but expected to recover; two C-130s were destroyed on the ground during the complex operation.

2026-04-04T23:27:00.676918-07:00

U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed

Wall Street Journal

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US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search An Iranian projectile or drone reportedly struck and damaged a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, while forces were conducting a search for a downed F-15E. Iranian media published photos of the wreckage, highlighting helicopter vulnerability and questions about base air defences in the Gulf.

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

US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

Wall Street Journal

US F-15E shot down over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; CSAR ongoing A U.S. Air Force F‑15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury — the first fighter loss in a five‑week campaign that has generated roughly 13,000 combat sorties. Two crew reportedly ejected; combat search‑and‑rescue with Black Hawks and a C‑130 is underway amid mixed recovery reports.

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

US F-15E shot down over Iran in Operation Epic Fury; CSAR ongoing

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 Downed Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Crew After F-15E Loss On April 3 a US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II crashed near the Strait of Hormuz while conducting rescue operations for the crew of an F-15E that had been shot down. Multiple reports tie both losses to Iran-related fighting in the region, marking rare combat attrition of US aircraft.

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

US A-10 Downed Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Crew After F-15E Loss

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

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U.S. special forces rescue second F-15E airman after shootdown over Iran; two C-130s destroyed

US A-10 Downed Near Strait of Hormuz While Rescuing Crew After F-15E Loss

US CH-47 Chinook damaged in Kuwait after alleged Iranian strike during F-15E search

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

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