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A small plane collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near Carlisle Airport on Wednesday evening during a training exercise. The crash resulted in the death of the pilot and injured two state troopers, Cpl. Bryce Korman and Trooper Jason Mills. Both the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are currently investigating the incident.

A midair collision occurred on Wednesday night near Carlisle Airport involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane. The incident killed the plane's occupant, who was identified as the pilot, and injured two state troopers in the police helicopter. Federal investigators are leading an inquiry into the crash.

A heavy-lift helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, while working to battle a large wildfire. Separately, dozer operator Jason Ensign died Thursday in Oregon during firefighting efforts against an uncontained blaze at Wrights Spring. The crashes and fires have prompted investigations by organizations including the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA.

Investigators are looking into an apparent violation of safety procedures when a commercial jet took off as President Donald Trump's helicopter approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which occurred in heavily congested airspace following protocols put in place after a midair collision last year. Furthermore, records show that communication confusion was noted between Marine One's pilot and air traffic control regarding the flight clearance.

Federal aviation officials are investigating a potential safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter after it flew too close to a commercial airliner near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration noted a momentary loss of separation between the aircraft, while the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed its investigation into the event.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Dali's owner and operator, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, against shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries, which they claimed designed a defective vessel that caused the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, killing six construction workers. The lawsuit alleged a design flaw in the ship's electrical system led to power loss and steering failure, with the National Transportation Safety Board reporting four blackouts before the collision.

The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on a Lancaster County airplane crash that injured two people. The crash occurred on July 2 in a heavily wooded area along Brooklyn Avenue after an emergency landing.

Experts warn that wearable flotation devices for children may create a false sense of security, leading to drowning risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has not addressed these devices, citing jurisdictional gaps with the U.S. Coast Guard, which does not regulate floaties as swim aids. Parents and advocates argue for clearer safety warnings and regulatory action.

Experts warn that wearable flotation devices for children may create a false sense of security, leading to drowning risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has not addressed concerns about these devices, despite advocacy from parents and safety experts. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4.

A plane crash near Boundary Road in Hay River Township, western Wisconsin, injured two people. The 36-year-old pilot and a 51-year-old man were hospitalized with unknown injuries after the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Boyceville Municipal Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

The National Transportation Safety Board found that Bering Air, the operator of a commuter plane that crashed off Alaska in February 2025, had a history of overweight flights and the Federal Aviation Administration provided inadequate oversight. The crash, which killed all 10 people on board, was attributed to a combination of factors including the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and routine overweight operations in icy conditions.

A commuter plane operated by Bering Air crashed on sea ice off Alaska, killing all 10 people on board, due to factors including a history of overweight flights and inadequate FAA oversight. The NTSB found the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed amid icy conditions, and the FAA did not address Bering Air's operational risks despite its rapid growth.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy urged Congress to implement 50 safety recommendations following a 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people, including three U.S. Army crew members. The FAA and U.S. Army have taken some measures, but legislative action remains stalled as the Senate passed the ROTOR Act and the House passed the ALERT Act without a unified bill.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on a deadly plane crash near Piseco Airport. The crash involved a Cessna 182J, which was destroyed, resulting in the death of pilot Kenneth Andreu.

The NTSB has released the final report on the Mount Equinox plane crash in Vermont, which injured three people in February 2025.

U.S. aviation investigators are leading the probe into a Ryanair flight incident where a window dislodged during takeoff, causing a man to be partially sucked out of the plane. The flight, operated by Malta Air from Greece to Germany, turned back to Thessaloniki due to cabin decompression and an engine issue, with the passenger sustaining injuries.

U.S. investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the probe into a Ryanair flight operated by Malta Air where a window dislodged, causing a man to be partially sucked out and injured. The incident occurred in Greek airspace on a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, with the NTSB taking over from Greece's Hellenic Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority. The Boeing 737-800 experienced rapid decompression, leading to the passenger's injuries and the plane's emergency return.

US investigators are leading the probe into a Ryanair flight incident where a man was partially sucked out of a dislodged window, causing injuries. The investigation shifted from Greece to the US after determining the event occurred in Greek airspace, involving a Malta Air-operated Boeing 737-800 flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen.

Federal investigators found that a Tesla driver in Katy, Texas, pressed the accelerator to full speed, overriding the self-driving feature before crashing into a home and killing a 76-year-old woman. The incident is under review by NHTSA, which is investigating Tesla's self-driving technology following multiple crashes and safety concerns.

A New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River in 2025, killing six people, shows evidence of multiple bird strikes, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Remains of geese were found on the helicopter's rotors and stabilizer, suggesting the strikes contributed to the crash. Investigators noted the pilot was likely not at fault due to the unpredictable nature of bird strikes.

A New York City helicopter crash in 2025 that killed six people, including a Siemens business executive and his family, shows evidence of a bird strike, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Bird remains found on the wreckage suggest the helicopter collided with geese before plummeting into the Hudson River, raising aviation safety concerns.

A sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River in New York City last year, killing six people, shows signs of a bird strike, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Evidence including bird remains on the wreckage and witness reports suggest the helicopter struck several geese before the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration notes helicopters are particularly vulnerable to bird strikes due to low-altitude flights.

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman, after the driver overrode the self-driving software by pressing the accelerator to full speed. Federal investigators concluded the incident was not caused by the vehicle's autonomous features, while separate probes into Tesla's driver-assistance technology are ongoing.

A sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River in New York City in April 2025, killing six people, showed signs of a bird strike, according to the NTSB. The victims included a Siemens business executive, his family, and the pilot. The crash prompted safety concerns and calls for restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights.

A federal investigation found a Tesla driver deliberately accelerated to full speed before crashing into a home in Katy, Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman. The National Transportation Safety Board concluded the driver, not Tesla's self-driving software, was responsible. The crash has intensified scrutiny of Tesla's autonomous features amid ongoing NHTSA investigations into 58 incidents involving its technology.

The NTSB's preliminary findings confirm that the driver in a fatal Tesla crash in Katy overrode self-driving mode, aligning with Harris County law enforcement's initial assessment of the June 19 incident.

A plane that crashed into the Columbia River, killing two people, hit a power line. A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board indicated the plane pitched down one second before the collision on June 24.

A report confirms the Mackinac Bridge is below the national risk threshold for collapse after a vessel collision, following a vulnerability assessment prompted by the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The Mackinac Bridge Authority stated the risk of collapse from a ship strike is 'extremely low,' and the National Transportation Safety Board recommended assessments for 68 bridges after the Key Bridge incident.

A helicopter assisting in fighting the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir, killing the pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the Kaman Aerospace K-1200 helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

The NTSB's preliminary report indicates both engines 'flamed out' in a plane crash in Laredo, resulting in the death of an Austin tech CEO. The incident occurred in mid-June.

A father and his 22-year-old son were killed in a plane crash near Waterloo, Illinois, after their small aircraft encountered severe weather on the way home from a St. Louis Cardinals game. Investigators reported the plane made a last-minute turn before spiraling into a tree line, with a possible weather-tracking system glitch cited as a potential factor.

A small plane crash occurred in a remote area south of Grand Junction, Colorado, but both people aboard walked away and were transported to a hospital. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, which happened around 4:40 p.m. on Friday near Highway 141 between Whitewater and Gateway.

A father and his adult son were killed in a plane crash after attending an MLB game. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, which occurred during a flight from St. Louis Regional Airport to Siloam Springs Municipal Airport, with severe weather possibly contributing to the incident.

A 48-year-old father and his 22-year-old son from Oklahoma were killed in a plane crash in Monroe County, Illinois, after attending a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. The Beech 95-B55 aircraft crashed before 11 p.m. Thursday and was found the next morning; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, citing possible severe weather as a contributing factor.

A father and his adult son were killed in a plane crash after attending a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. The Beech 95-B55 airplane crashed between Thursday evening and Friday morning in rural Monroe County, Illinois. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating, with preliminary data suggesting the plane may have turned to avoid a storm before entering a descending spiral.

Both engines of a small business jet failed during a flight from San José del Cabo to Austin, leading to a crash on a Texas highway in Laredo. The crash resulted in one death and six injuries, with pilots unable to reach a nearby airport due to engine failure and lack of suitable landing areas.

Wally Funk, a member of the Mercury 13 and the oldest woman to go into space, died at 87. She trained with NASA in the 1960s but never flew, later becoming a space tourism pioneer with Blue Origin in 2021.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but was never allowed to become an astronaut. Funk also held roles as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

A plane crash in Winona County, caused by suspected engine trouble, left the 62-year-old pilot injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred near roads 33 and 6, involving a Glasair I RG aircraft, with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board assisting in the investigation. A related crash at Winona Airport last month involved a newly installed wing.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space at 82 in 2021, died at 87 in Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but never flew with NASA. Funk also held roles as the first female inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration and the first female air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board.