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Here’s a look at recent aircraft tragedies, mishaps and close calls
At least three people were killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning, adding to the ...
Daniel Williams of The Devil Wears Prada, talent agent Dave Shapiro killed in plane crash
The Devil Wears Prada alum Daniel Williams and talent agent Dave Shapiro were both killed in a recent plane crash in San ...
Fatal crash raises questions about proximity of airports to homes and businesses
The 3:45 a.m. crash wreaked havoc across several blocks of federal housing, leaving smashed cars and a trail of jet fuel ...
‘I escaped death in fatal plane crash before F1 GP – but I had to race’
Formula One driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit David Coulthard fought through his injuries to compete in the Spanish Grand Prix ...
Runway lights were out as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport before fatal crash
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley on May 3 killing both people and a dog aboard the aircraft and ...
City disputes claims that systems were down at airport before fatal Murphy Canyon crash
An investigator had said both runway lights and a weather notification system at the airport were out before the fatal crash ...
'I was in a fatal plane crash just before an F1 race - but I still finished second'
David Coulthard showed off the ultimate competitive spirit when racing in a Formula One Grand Prix five days after being involved a fatal plane crash.
Visualizing airplane safety: Are close calls and crashes really that common?
Is it less safe to fly now than before? Let’s look at the data. In the US, the National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, ...