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Spin stunt violation theory in triple-fatal plane crash

Spin stunt violation theory in triple-fatal plane crash

An aircraft unapproved for intentional spinning was likely engaged in an unauthorised manoeuvre when it crashed, killing three men, an investigation has found.

Two men dead after light plane crashes in paddock

Two men dead after light plane crashes in paddock

Two men dead after light plane crashes in paddock

Two men dead after light plane crashes in paddock

Police are investigating after a kit-built aircraft crashed into a paddock near a regional aerodrome, killing its two occupants.

Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane

Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane

Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane

Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane

A US expedition is targeting a mysterious underwater object to find out if it is the crashed plane of long-missing pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart.

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Co-pilot 'planned FlyDubai attack before being hired'

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.

Authorities probe FlyDubai co-pilot's Australian ties

Authorities probe FlyDubai co-pilot's Australian ties

Counter-terrorism investigators are looking into the Australian links of a FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to seize control of a flight bound for Israel.

Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot flagged over 'extremism'

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

'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.

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Attacker's motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight

Attacker's motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight

Attacker's motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight

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

Airport declared safe by minister despite near misses

Airport declared safe by minister despite near misses

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.

Corruption claims haunt fatal Defence helicopter crash

Corruption claims haunt fatal Defence helicopter crash

Corruption claims haunt fatal Defence helicopter crash

Corruption claims haunt fatal Defence helicopter crash

A senate committee has recommended a review of a Defence investigation into a fatal army helicopter crash amid corruption concerns.

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

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

'Legacy to carry on': family firm's plane tragedy agony

'Legacy to carry on': family firm's plane tragedy agony

'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

Man and woman dead after plane crashes, sparks fire

Man and woman dead after plane crashes, sparks fire

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

Five killed after Amazon cargo plane barrels off runway

Five killed after Amazon cargo plane barrels off runway

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.

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Search for sea-crash pilot and plane scaled back

Aerial searches for a missing pilot and his plane that crashed off remote islands have been suspended as divers continue to scan the suspected crash zone.

Police believe sea crash pilot did not survive

Aircraft debris has been found in remote waters off northern Australia, with police saying they don't believe the young pilot survived a crash into the sea.

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.

Search for light plane seen crashing into the sea

A maritime search is under way near a remote island after witnesses on a vessel reporting seeing a light aircraft crash into the sea.

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Third major airport runway blunder sparks reporting row

Turmoil is continuing at a major airport with a third incident in three weeks, after a jet was cleared to take off while another planned to cross the runway.

'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.

Defence rejects cover-up claims on Taipan chopper crash

Senior Australian Defence Force officers have rejected accusations the department has shifted blame over the Taipan helicopter crash that killed four soldiers.

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.

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