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F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Seahawk assigned to USS Nimitz went down in the South China Sea during routine flight operations, roughly 30 minutes apart. Carrier Strike Group 11 search-and-rescue forces recovered all personnel, who are reported safe and in stable condition.

2025-10-26T15:59:52.474675-07:00

thestandard.com.hk

Boeing 747 freighter from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; security vehicle struck, two killed

2025-10-19T15:05:55.412567-07:00

Associated Press

American Airlines Flight 6469 Diverts to Omaha After Pilots Mistake Cabin Knocking for Cockpit Breach

2025-10-20T19:33:53.771287-07:00

CNA

Air China A321 diverts after lithium‑battery fire in overhead bin on Hangzhou–Seoul flight

2025-10-18T02:52:14.866478-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Windshear at touchdown caused UPS 767‑300F tail‑strike at San Bernardino, investigators say US investigators concluded windshear at touchdown caused a tail‑strike to a UPS Boeing 767‑300F during landing at San Bernardino on Jan. 9. The freighter, operating from Louisville, had diverted after a missed approach to Ontario, California, before the damaging touchdown.

2025-10-27T01:05:33.500812-07:00

Windshear at touchdown caused UPS 767‑300F tail‑strike at San Bernardino, investigators say

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F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Seahawk assigned to USS Nimitz went down in the South China Sea during routine flight operations, roughly 30 minutes apart. Carrier Strike Group 11 search-and-rescue forces recovered all personnel, who are reported safe and in stable condition.

2025-10-26T15:59:52.474675-07:00

F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued

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Air France Boeing 777 Diverts After Unbearable Cabin Overheating An Air France Boeing 777 declared an emergency and made an unscheduled landing after passengers and crew reported unbearable cabin heat midflight, forcing diversion for safety and medical checks. The carrier says it is investigating the overheating event and its effects on passenger well‑being and aircraft systems.

2025-10-26T10:22:45.844511-07:00

Air France Boeing 777 Diverts After Unbearable Cabin Overheating

Aerospace America

AIR's Air One eVTOL prototype destroyed by fire in Florida test flight; NTSB opens probe A two-seat Air One eVTOL prototype built by Israel-based AIR crashed and was consumed by fire during an uncrewed test flight in Florida on Thursday, the NTSB said. No one was aboard and there were no injuries; the NTSB has opened an investigation into the loss.

2025-10-24T07:52:14.561978-07:00

AIR's Air One eVTOL prototype destroyed by fire in Florida test flight; NTSB opens probe

FlightGlobal

NTSB: Wet runway and long landing caused Gulfstream G150 overrun at Chicago Executive The NTSB says a Gulfstream G150 overran the runway at Chicago Executive Airport on 3 September after landing long on a wet surface and failing to stop before striking the engineered materials arrestor system (EMAS). Investigators cited the wet runway and the aircraft's long landing as the primary causes.

2025-10-24T04:28:32.974207-07:00

NTSB: Wet runway and long landing caused Gulfstream G150 overrun at Chicago Executive

The War Zone

AFSOC OA-1K Light‑Attack Aircraft Crash‑Lands in Field Near Will Rogers International Airport An Air Force Special Operations Command OA-1K light‑attack aircraft made a crash landing in a field near Will Rogers International Airport today, touching down off‑airport after an in‑flight issue; no additional details on cause or casualties have been released.

2025-10-23T15:48:39.674947-07:00

AFSOC OA-1K Light‑Attack Aircraft Crash‑Lands in Field Near Will Rogers International Airport

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Russian Il-78 tanker and Su-30 fighter briefly cross Lithuanian (NATO) airspace as EU leaders meet Lithuania says a Russian Il-78 tanker and a Su-30 fighter crossed its airspace for roughly 18 seconds Thursday night, prompting a formal protest and NATO Eurofighters to scramble as EU leaders met in Brussels. Russia denies the incursion; the event coincided with new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms.

2025-10-23T10:07:59.407100-07:00

Russian Il-78 tanker and Su-30 fighter briefly cross Lithuanian (NATO) airspace as EU leaders meet

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Helicopter crash in Montana kills four relatives of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey A helicopter crash in Montana late Wednesday killed four relatives of Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey — his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and their two children, 12‑year‑old Vada Rose and 7‑year‑old Samuel, who were identified by name by the campaign.

2025-10-23T07:00:46.709662-07:00

Helicopter crash in Montana kills four relatives of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey

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