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United issues Newark approach safety bulletin after 767 strikes light pole; NTSB prelim says aircraft was low and slow

United Airlines distributed a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach considerations at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary findings say the aircraft was “low and slow” and that the first officer warned the captain the jet was “slow and a little low” before the debris-damaging impact.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

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AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

2026-06-04T14:41:47.326835-07:00

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Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

2026-06-04T05:13:12.674914-07:00

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UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

2026-06-03T06:42:12.807464-07:00

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AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) says its review process has identified electric-vehicle battery hazards, issuing a warning as part of the investigation into the South London King Air crash. The agency’s findings are framed around safety risks linked to EV batteries during response and recovery.

2026-06-04T14:41:47.326835-07:00

AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

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United issues Newark approach safety bulletin after 767 strikes light pole; NTSB prelim says aircraft was low and slow United Airlines distributed a safety bulletin to pilots covering approach considerations at Newark Liberty after a Boeing 767 struck a light pole near the New Jersey Turnpike on May 3. The NTSB preliminary findings say the aircraft was “low and slow” and that the first officer warned the captain the jet was “slow and a little low” before the debris-damaging impact.

2026-06-04T12:43:28.926627-07:00

United issues Newark approach safety bulletin after 767 strikes light pole; NTSB prelim says aircraft was low and slow

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Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure A Cirrus Vision Jet experienced an engine failure, prompting the pilot to forego parachute use and instead glide the aircraft to Athens Airport. The successful emergency landing underscores how quickly engine-loss scenarios can demand decisive glide/landing execution in light jets.

2026-06-04T10:26:09.038784-07:00

Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure

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Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff A brand-new Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner parked at a gate at Frankfurt am Main Airport suffered an unexpected nose-landing-gear collapse on Thursday, injuring several employees, Lufthansa said. The 787-9 (D-ABPQ) had been delivered to Lufthansa in January and was preparing for Los Angeles service.

2026-06-04T05:13:12.674914-07:00

Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

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UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon The UK Ministry of Defence says a Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlin HC4 transport helicopter registered ZJ131 crashed during a training exercise near Okehampton/Sourton Down in Devon in the early hours of June 3, killing three Royal Navy crew members. Investigations are underway into the cause.

2026-06-03T06:42:12.807464-07:00

UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

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Air Serbia A319: thrust-reverser lining separation linked to hot air from open bleed valve An Air Serbia Airbus A319 aircraft en route to Budapest shed a large section from the thrust reverser during climb out of Belgrade. Serbian investigators concluded hot air from an open bleed valve delaminated the internal reverser lining, leading to its separation.

2026-06-03T01:11:02.726459-07:00

Air Serbia A319: thrust-reverser lining separation linked to hot air from open bleed valve

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Frontier diversion to Miami after alleged mid-flight attempt to open emergency exit and enter cockpit A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago diverted to Miami International Airport after an alleged attempt to open an emergency exit door mid-flight and gain access to the cockpit. Police records and an arrest affidavit say the passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant during the disruption.

2026-06-02T18:10:49.176884-07:00

Frontier diversion to Miami after alleged mid-flight attempt to open emergency exit and enter cockpit

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Wake-turbulence injuries: Emirates A380 wake hits Eurowings A320, six hurt near cruising altitude An Emirates A380 traveling roughly 9 miles ahead of an Airbus A320 left wake turbulence that injured five to six people aboard the Eurowings flight, with reports including a flight attendant thrown toward the cabin ceiling. The events occurred despite safe separation and highlight wake-turbulence exposure across wide/medium jet pairings.

2026-06-01T10:12:34.562979-07:00

Wake-turbulence injuries: Emirates A380 wake hits Eurowings A320, six hurt near cruising altitude

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United issues Newark approach safety bulletin after 767 strikes light pole; NTSB prelim says aircraft was low and slow

AAIB review flags electric-vehicle battery hazards after South London King Air crash

Lufthansa 787-9 nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt injures ground staff

UK Ministry of Defence confirms three fatalities after AW101 Merlin HC4 (ZJ131) crash during night training in Devon

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