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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

On 17 January 2026 an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) operating a government charter from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact and crashed in mountainous terrain in South Sulawesi. Large search-and-rescue operations are underway; ATR has offered technical support and initial reports indicate no survivors.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

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Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

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Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash

2026-01-16T03:09:35.671977-08:00

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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter On 17 January 2026 an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) operating a government charter from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact and crashed in mountainous terrain in South Sulawesi. Large search-and-rescue operations are underway; ATR has offered technical support and initial reports indicate no survivors.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

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American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured American Airlines Flight 3057 partially left the paved surface of a Rochester taxiway after completing post‑deicing procedures amid snow and freezing temperatures. The aircraft, carrying 90 passengers, sustained no injuries; the flight was delayed overnight while airline and authorities assessed the situation.

2026-01-16T10:43:49.265445-08:00

American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured

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Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls An early‑morning bomb threat against a FedEx cargo aircraft at Great Falls International Airport brought the FBI, Montana Air National Guard explosive ordnance disposal teams, K‑9 units and local police together in a coordinated security response as authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-01-16T10:33:54.419932-08:00

Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls

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Hevilift ATR 42-500 damaged in runway excursion at Simberi, Papua New Guinea (15 Jan) Hevilift Aviation's ATR 42-500 suffered a runway excursion while landing on runway 28 at Simberi Airport, Papua New Guinea, on 15 January, sustaining damage; all passengers and crew emerged uninjured, the operator said. Local authorities and the operator are assessing circumstances and any operational impact.

2026-01-16T09:48:09.460116-08:00

Hevilift ATR 42-500 damaged in runway excursion at Simberi, Papua New Guinea (15 Jan)

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Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Yanshuf (Black Hawk) was destroyed after its sling‑harness detached while being airlifted by a CH‑53 Yasur during a recovery operation near Gush Etzion in the West Bank. Video shows the disabled helicopter falling from the tow after an earlier precautionary emergency landing.

2026-01-16T04:11:25.247372-08:00

Israeli UH-60 Yanshuf lost after sling‑harness failure during CH‑53 (Yasur) recovery over Gush Etzion

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Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash Families, fans and members of the NASCAR community gathered Friday at Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum for a memorial service honoring former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others who died in a plane crash last month. The service paid tribute to Biffle, his family and fellow passengers.

2026-01-16T03:09:35.671977-08:00

Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash

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Delta passenger sentenced to 18 months for threatening 80‑year‑old flight attendant A federal judge sentenced a Delta passenger to 18 months in prison after he threatened an 80‑year‑old flight attendant and engaged in disruptive behavior aboard a flight. Prosecutors said the conduct endangered crew and passengers and resulted in federal charges for in‑flight assault and interference.

2026-01-15T16:23:55.105897-08:00

Delta passenger sentenced to 18 months for threatening 80‑year‑old flight attendant

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 operating flight TK1853 (reg. TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona was intercepted by fighter jets and made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat on 15 January after a passenger named an in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die.' Police met the aircraft.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

Air India grounds A350 after engine ingests loose cargo container during Delhi taxi

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

Memorial held for Greg Biffle and six others killed in plane crash

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