pilot
Coverage of pilot in the Nexus archive.
- Two historic ships owned by hospitality company Crew sink in Red Hook
Two historic ships, The Pilot and Victory Chimes, owned by hospitality company Crew, sank in Red Hook's Henry Street Basin. Crew is working with authorities to salvage The Pilot, while locals reported deteriorating conditions of the vessels prior to their sinking.
- Delta flight is hit by a firework while landing at Chicago airport as pilot hears 'loud bang' while approaching runway on July 4
A Delta flight was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago airport on July 4, with the pilot reporting a 'loud bang' as the plane approached the runway. The incident occurred during the Fourth of July holiday.
- Plane involved in deadly crash that killed 12 completed successful flights earlier that day, report shows
A skydiving plane crash in Missouri killed 12 people, including 11 passengers and a pilot. The plane had completed two successful flights earlier that day. Preliminary NTSB findings indicate no pre-impact mechanical failures, and the pilot had over 4,100 flight hours with no prior safety concerns.
- Probe into fiery Missouri plane crash that killed 11 skydivers and pilot takes shocking twist... as investigators reveal head-scratching findings
A fiery plane crash in Missouri killed 11 skydivers and a pilot. Investigators have revealed confusing findings that add a shocking twist to the probe.
- Pilot was bitten by bat after swarm invaded hotel room, lawsuit says
A pilot was bitten by a bat after a swarm invaded his hotel room, according to a lawsuit. The suit claims hotel staff failed to adequately repair an opening through which the bats entered, prompting the pilot to attempt to block the hole with a towel.
- Pilot Was Bitten by Bat After Swarm Invaded Hotel Room, Lawsuit Says
A pilot was bitten by a bat after a swarm invaded his hotel room, according to a lawsuit. The bats entered through an opening underneath an air-conditioning unit at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.
- Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say
The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing's tallest building wrote in his diary about 'ending his life', according to Chinese authorities aiming to address aviation security concerns.
- Pilot who hit Beijing’s tallest building wrote about ‘ending his life,’ Chinese authorities say
Chinese authorities reported that the pilot who crashed a small plane into Beijing's tallest building last week had written about 'ending his life' in his diary. The incident occurred at the city's tallest building.
- Citic Tower plane crash pilot ‘suffered from anxiety’
The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing’s tallest building had long suffered from anxiety and discussed 'ending his life' in his diaries, according to Chinese authorities. The crash occurred last Friday.
- Pilot bitten by bat after swarm invades his Sheraton hotel room, costing him over $100K for rabies shots: lawsuit
A pilot was bitten by a bat after a swarm entered his Sheraton hotel room, resulting in over $100,000 in rabies shot costs and a lawsuit. His attorney, Edward Lomena, described the incident as frightening.
- Fears for pilot as light aircraft crashes in field near small Essex village
A light aircraft crashed in a field near a small Essex village, raising concerns for the pilot's safety. The incident has prompted fears for the pilot's well-being.
- JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport
A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning. The incident occurred during the plane's landing approach.
- JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue pilot reported a drone collision at nearly 3,000 feet while the flight was approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred prior to the plane's touchdown.
- JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue pilot reported a drone collision at nearly 3,000 feet while the flight was approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred prior to the plane's scheduled landing.
- JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone at nearly 3,000 feet while approaching a landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred prior to the flight's scheduled touchdown.
- JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue pilot reported that a drone struck the plane above the cockpit at approximately 3,000 feet while approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred during the flight's descent at the airport.
- Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in eastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, including five instructors, five students, and the pilot. A technical investigation has been opened by a French deputy public prosecutor.
- Plane crash lands in Ventura County riverbed
A single-engine airplane crash-landed in a Ventura County riverbed east of the Santa Paula airport on Saturday around 1 p.m. The pilot was the only person aboard, and firefighters accessed the scene from ground and air to assist.
- Ukrainian MiG-29 Lost on Combat Mission in Poltava Region, Pilot Survives
The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of a MiG-29 fighter jet during a nighttime combat mission in the Poltava region on June 27. The pilot ejected safely, contacted search and rescue teams, and was taken to a medical facility for evaluation, with the incident's cause under investigation.
- Plane crash at Beijing’s tallest skyscraper kills pilot and injures 13, authorities say
A small plane crashed into a building in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others, according to Chinese authorities. The incident was reported on Saturday regarding an accident that occurred the previous day.
- Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
A small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower (China Zun) in Beijing's Chaoyang district on June 26, 2026, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. Authorities confirmed the collision at 5:55 p.m. and are investigating the cause amid strict local airspace controls. Flight tracking data identified the 1,700-foot-tall skyscraper as the crash site.
- Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
A small plane crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. The two-seat light sport aircraft struck the CITIC Tower (China Zun) on Friday, and authorities are investigating the incident amid strict local airspace controls.
- China confirms death of pilot in Citic Tower plane crash
A pilot died after a light sport aircraft crashed into Citic Tower in Beijing, injuring 13 people. The Chaoyang district government confirmed the incident and stated the circumstances are under investigation.
- Flight from Newark forced to divert after pilot's mid-flight medical emergency
A flight departing from Newark was forced to divert its route due to a sudden medical emergency involving the pilot during the flight. The incident caused an unexpected detour, but no further details about the pilot's condition or the flight's destination were provided in the report.
- New Orleans City Council advances Omni hotel project, signals approval on tax break
The New Orleans City Council advanced the $600 million Omni hotel project by approving a zoning change to bypass height regulations. The project, led by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, seeks tax incentives including a revised PILOT agreement that includes job commitments and local hiring requirements. Despite opposition from state officials, hospitality workers, and watchdog groups, the council approved the zoning change without dissent.
- Air Canada passengers instantly started praying as plane swerved repeatedly after pilot’s apparent seizure
Air Canada passengers on a flight forced to make an emergency landing at Boston Logan Airport after the pilot suffered an apparent seizure began praying as the plane swerved repeatedly. Witnesses reported the unexpected turbulence caused panic among passengers.
- Pilot hurt after airplane runs off runway in Western North Carolina
A pilot was injured after a Piper PA-22 airplane ran off the runway during takeoff at Foothills Regional Airport in Morganton, North Carolina, on June 24. The single-engine plane veered into a ditch, and the pilot-in-training sustained no injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
- Pilot injured after plane veers off runway at Foothills Regional Airport in Burke County
A single-engine plane veered off the runway during takeoff at Foothills Regional Airport in Morganton, Burke County, resulting in a pilot injury. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported the incident.
- Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair
An American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia descended into chaos when a passenger allegedly bit another traveler and attempted to fight others onboard. The crew requested police and emergency medical teams upon landing, with the pilot suggesting the passenger may have been experiencing a mental health crisis. Medical personnel assisted the passenger after the flight arrived.
- ‘He’s trying to fight everybody’: American Airlines pilot said passenger bit another flyer
An American Airlines flight near Philadelphia experienced an emergency when a passenger became combative, bit another traveler, and attempted to fight others. The pilot requested emergency medical and law enforcement assistance, and a medical professional on board assisted the passenger before landing.
- Pilot reports passenger bit fellow flyer on plane approaching Philadelphia
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was described as 'trying to fight everybody' on a Sunday flight, according to a pilot. The incident occurred on a flight approaching Philadelphia.
- Cellphone catches fire, ‘scorches cabin’ on British Airways flight en route to Las Vegas
A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight to Las Vegas, scorching the cabin. The pilot reported the sparks were under control.
- Some of the skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
A plane crash moments after takeoff from a Missouri airfield killed the pilot and 11 passengers, several of whom were experienced skydivers. The incident occurred in Butler, Missouri.
- 11 skydivers, 1 pilot killed in plane crash outside Kansas City
11 skydivers and their pilot died in a plane crash near Butler, Missouri, which is located about 65 miles south of Kansas City. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff on Sunday.
- 12 dead after skydiving plane crashes in Missouri, authorities say
A pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane carrying skydivers crashed and caught fire in Missouri. The incident occurred during a skydiving outing.
- 11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri reported that 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
- Pilot and 11 skydiving passengers killed in Missouri plane crash
A pilot and 11 skydiving passengers were killed in a plane crash near Butler, Missouri, shortly after departure from Butler Memorial Airport at 11:30 am on Sunday. The plane turned back before crashing near Business 49 Highway, according to Bates County Emergency Management and Fox 4 reports.
- 11 skydivers, one pilot killed in Missouri plane crash near airport
At least 12 people were killed in a plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. The victims included 11 skydivers and the pilot. Authorities from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler Police Department, and Bates County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.
- 11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash: reports
Twelve people, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, died in a plane crash in Missouri, according to reports. Missouri troopers confirmed the fatalities, which occurred during a skydiving-related flight.
- 11 skydivers, pilot killed after plane crashes south of Kansas City
A plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed south of Kansas City, resulting in all 12 individuals being killed. Sources confirmed the details to Nexstar's WDAF.