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S7 Airlines 737-800 overrun at Mirny Airport evacuates 179 as investigators probe runway incident

A S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 (RA-73359) veered off the runway after landing at Mirny Airport in Russia’s Sakha Republic. The aircraft came to rest on rough muddy ground, and all 173 passengers and six crew members were evacuated safely as investigators opened a probe into the runway overrun.

2026-06-30T07:30:28.160251-07:00

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

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Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract to keep MH370 wreck search running through June 2027

2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

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S7 Airlines 737-800 overrun at Mirny Airport evacuates 179 as investigators probe runway incident A S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 (RA-73359) veered off the runway after landing at Mirny Airport in Russia’s Sakha Republic. The aircraft came to rest on rough muddy ground, and all 173 passengers and six crew members were evacuated safely as investigators opened a probe into the runway overrun.

2026-06-30T07:30:28.160251-07:00

S7 Airlines 737-800 overrun at Mirny Airport evacuates 179 as investigators probe runway incident

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Hainan Airlines flight narrowly avoided collision with light aircraft before Beijing tower crash Public flight-tracking data indicate a Hainan Airlines jet came close to a collision with a “rogue” light aircraft, shortly before that aircraft later crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper. The incident underscores continuing risks from uncontrolled or improperly separated low-altitude traffic near dense airspace.

2026-06-30T03:44:16.939659-07:00

Hainan Airlines flight narrowly avoided collision with light aircraft before Beijing tower crash

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation A JetBlue flight on final approach to New York’s JFK reported hitting a suspected drone on June 29. The FAA said it has launched an investigation after the pilot report; subsequent checks found no damage to the aircraft. The incident followed a reported drone encounter by a United crew arriving at Newark.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

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Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract to keep MH370 wreck search running through June 2027 Malaysia has extended its contract with deep-sea specialist Ocean Infinity for another year to continue the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Indian Ocean. The extension is set to run until 30 June 2027, reflecting the government’s commitment to provide closure for families.

2026-06-29T01:25:31.869783-07:00

Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract to keep MH370 wreck search running through June 2027

Bloomberg

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area A small aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper has triggered scrutiny of the capital’s controlled airspace over politically sensitive locations, with observers questioning the safeguards in place. Authorities moved quickly to manage the site and wider operating environment following the Friday impact.

2026-06-28T07:40:18.856275-07:00

Beijing skyscraper crash spotlights controlled-airspace safeguards near Xi Jinping-area

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched A Saudi Aramco-operated Leonardo AW139 helicopter crashed Sunday morning near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 passengers aboard, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy and state media. Authorities say investigations are under way to determine the cause, as Aramco had restarted crude oil loadings at the Ras Tanura terminal Friday after a nearly four-month halt.

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00

Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board; investigation launched

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD A small aircraft crashed into the upper section of Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower, damaging the tower’s top after reports of an impact Friday. Eyewitnesses and social media showed debris and wreckage, as authorities closed the area around the skyscraper and launched a major emergency response. Occupant details were not confirmed.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

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S7 Airlines 737-800 overrun at Mirny Airport evacuates 179 as investigators probe runway incident

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

Malaysia extends Ocean Infinity contract to keep MH370 wreck search running through June 2027

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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