Co-pilot ‘planned FlyDubai attack before being hired’
A co-pilot who stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight in an alleged bid to crash the plane planned the attack before he worked for the airline, officials say.
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Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot flagged over ‘extremism’
The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed attacked the captain with the cockpit's crash axe in a "terrorist attack".
‘Fighting for my life’: pilot recalls FlyDubai attack
An Indian pilot hailed as a hero says he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him and the FlyDubai flight began a steep descent.
Attacker’s motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight
The UAE and Israel are trying to learn why a co-pilot stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv in an apparent attempt to crash the plane.
Airport declared safe by minister despite near misses
Fatigue among air traffic control staff is being investigated by the transport safety bureau as a potential factor in recent near misses on airport runways.
News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
A local TV news helicopter has gone down while covering a bus crash in Los Angeles, leaving three people dead and two more in hospital.
‘Legacy to carry on’: family firm’s plane tragedy agony
The deaths of a dairy company founder and his daughter in a plane crash have been described as "absolutely heartbreaking" as tributes pour in for the pair.
Man and woman dead after plane crashes, sparks fire
A man and woman are dead after a light aircraft plunged into a rural property and sparked a large grass fire, in what police described as a "confronting" scene.
Five killed after Amazon cargo plane barrels off runway
At least five people are dead and three are critically injured after an Amazon cargo plane overshot a Miami airport runway and smashed into cars.
Divers join search for pilot who crashed into the sea
A search has resumed for a pilot whose light plane crashed into the sea off the Northern Territory coast, with fears held for his safety.
‘More workers’: simple fix to stop tarmac near-misses
Systematically failing to recruit enough air traffic controllers to cover for sickness and fatigue is being blamed as the leading cause of airport incidents.
Planes’ near-miss probed as airport battles staff woes
Two planes have avoided a nasty crash after they almost collided on the tarmac at Australia's busiest airport.
Memorial unveiled for army chopper crash victims
Families of the victims of an army helicopter crash have come together for the unveiling of a memorial overlooking Queensland's picturesque Whitsunday Passage.
Sea World crash families tell of ‘loss beyond measure’
A fatal mid-air collision at a theme park has caused lifelong grief for families of victims and ongoing medical problems for survivors, a coroner has heard.
Sea World pilot ‘likely mildly impaired’ by cocaine
A pilot taking theme park tourists on a scenic flight may not have realised his impairment from drug and alcohol use before a fatal crash, a coroner has heard.
Sea World chopper ride safety tightened after tragedy
Safety has been overhauled for joyflights linked to one of Australia's most popular theme parks after a horrific crash claimed four lives.
‘See and avoid’: inquest given crash site skies insight
Technology was critical when navigating crowded skies in a tourist hotspot but many pilots avoid collisions by "looking out the window," a coroner has heard.
Safety authority grilled over pilot drug testing gaps
A senior aviation safety official has been grilled over the lack of routine drug tests for joy flight pilots amid a probe into four deaths near Sea World.
Out of this world: mystery space orbs found on beach
Authorities are working to secure suspected space debris resembling shiny metallic balls found on a beach in northern Australia.
Broken landing gear bolt sparked horror hangar crash
An instructor and a pilot killed in a light plane crash faced a "very peculiar emergency" before their plane hit a hangar and injured nine other people.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
Jeff Bezos says his space venture company Blue Origin has had a "very rough day" after its New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad.
Afghanistan veteran dies in parachute training crash
A highly-respected Special Forces sniper who went on multiple overseas deployments has died after colliding with a fellow paratrooper during an exercise.
Flight only lasted seconds before ‘catastrophic’ crash
Investigators are collecting evidence and assessing the "catastrophic scene" where a plane crashed into a hangar, killing two people and injuring 10 others.
Two dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar
Two people are dead and 10 others have been injured after a light plane crashed into a hangar at a suburban airport, sparking an intense fire.
Chopper pilot found dead at remote outback crash site
Investigators have been sent to the site of a helicopter crash after a pilot suffered critical injuries and was found dead at the scene.
Two dead in NY jet collision, ICE deployed to airports
Two pilots are dead and several passengers are in hospital after a plane struck a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia
The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.
Pilots killed after jet hits fire truck at NY airport
A pilot and co-pilot are dead after an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on the runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport.
Families of flight MH370 victims push for wider search
Malaysia is being urged to extend the search for a flight carrying 227 passengers that disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing 12 years ago.
Three dead after light plane crashes into ocean
The bodies of three men aboard a light plane when it crashed near a popular fishing area have been recovered by police.
Fiery plane crash kills two men, sparks airfield blaze
A bushfire continues to burn after a light plane crashed on take-off and burst into flames near a regional airfield, killing both men on board.