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Report: United co-pilot warned captain aircraft was slow and low before Newark light-pole strike

A new investigative report on United’s Newark Liberty incident says the first officer cautioned the captain that the aircraft was “slow and a little low” while approaching the runway. Investigators conclude the copilot recognized the low approach profile but did not call for an aborted landing in time.

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

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Newly delivered Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffers nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt; multiple crew and ground staff injured

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

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

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Report: United co-pilot warned captain aircraft was slow and low before Newark light-pole strike A new investigative report on United’s Newark Liberty incident says the first officer cautioned the captain that the aircraft was “slow and a little low” while approaching the runway. Investigators conclude the copilot recognized the low approach profile but did not call for an aborted landing in time.

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

Report: United co-pilot warned captain aircraft was slow and low before Newark light-pole strike

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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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Newly delivered Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffers nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt; multiple crew and ground staff injured A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivered in January reportedly experienced an unexpected nose-landing-gear collapse while parked at a gate at Frankfurt am Main Airport on Thursday afternoon. Multiple Lufthansa crew members and ground staff were injured and rushed to hospital, according to the airline.

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

Newly delivered Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffers nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt; multiple crew and ground staff injured

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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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SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law Preliminary investigators’ information says a South African Airways Airbus A320 suffered multiple flight-control problems after a windshear encounter during approach to Cape Town. The aircraft ultimately landed under direct law, underscoring how severe weather can rapidly drive degraded flight-control behavior and safety-critical decision-making.

2026-06-01T01:45:32.560989-07:00

SAA A320 turbulence probe: flight-control issues after windshear encounter lead to landing under direct law

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Report: United co-pilot warned captain aircraft was slow and low before Newark light-pole strike

Newly delivered Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffers nose-gear collapse at Frankfurt; multiple crew and ground staff injured

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

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

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