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Watch: Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

Two Jets Collide at US Air Show. Pilots Flew the Edge. Sometimes the Edge Wins.

What Happened

Two fighter jets collided mid-air during a performance at a US air show. The incident was captured on video and reported by the BBC. Details on casualties and the aircraft involved are still emerging.

What's In Your Control

Whether you watch the video (you probably don't need to). If you're a pilot or air show organizer, reviewing safety protocols is worthwhile. For everyone else: reading the factual report rather tha...

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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport

A Person Was Struck by a Jet on a Denver Runway. Investigations Will Determine How This Happened.

What Happened

A Frontier Airlines aircraft struck a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. The incident prompted an immediate response from airport and aviation authorities. The condition of the person involved and the full circumstances of how they came to be on an active runway ...

What's In Your Control

Whether you fly Frontier or through Denver in the coming days — if you have concerns, monitor official FAA and airline statements. Whether you spiral into anxiety about air travel generally: the sy...

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Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian

A Person Died on an Airport Tarmac. One Family Grieves. An Investigation Begins.

What Happened

A Frontier Airlines aircraft struck and killed a pedestrian on the ground. The incident occurred on the tarmac rather than in the air. Investigations by the airline and relevant authorities are underway.

What's In Your Control

If you work in ground operations or airport logistics, reviewing your workplace's tarmac safety procedures is genuinely worthwhile. If you're a regular passenger, this does not affect your safety a...

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New NTSB Report Into Deadly China Eastern Crash Suggests Struggle in Cockpit

132 People Died on China Eastern Flight 5735. Investigators Are Still Looking for Why.

What Happened

A new NTSB report on the March 2022 crash of China Eastern Flight 5735 — which killed all 132 people on board — suggests there may have been a physical struggle in the cockpit before the Boeing 737-800 plunged vertically into a mountainside in Guangxi, China. The aircraft went from cruising altit...

What's In Your Control

Whether you read the full NTSB report if you work in aviation safety or policy. Whether you note that the two-crew cockpit rule — already adopted widely post-Germanwings — is worth confirming appli...

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Small Plane Crashes in Texas, Killing 5

Five Dead in Texas Plane Crash. Small Aviation Has Always Carried Risk. Five Families Are Grieving.

What Happened

A small plane crashed in Texas, killing all 5 people on board. The incident was reported by the New York Times. Further details on the aircraft type, cause, or location within Texas have not been specified.

What's In Your Control

Whether you or a loved one chooses to fly in small general aviation aircraft — a meaningful and legitimate risk consideration. If you pilot or co-pilot small planes, reviewing your IFR training and...

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F.A.A. Investigates Near Miss Between Passenger Jets at J.F.K. Airport

Two Planes Came Too Close at JFK. Everyone Landed Safely. The FAA Is Doing Its Job.

What Happened

Two passenger jets experienced a near-miss incident at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The FAA has launched a formal investigation into the event. No collision occurred and no injuries have been reported.

What's In Your Control

Whether you have a flight booked and are now reconsidering it (don't). Whether you read the FAA investigation findings when published, if you're genuinely curious about aviation safety improvements.

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F.A.A. Investigates Close Call Between Southwest Planes in Nashville

Two Southwest Planes Got Too Close in Nashville. The FAA Is Investigating. No One Died.

What Happened

Two Southwest Airlines aircraft came dangerously close to each other at Nashville International Airport, triggering an FAA investigation. The incident is classified as a "close call" or runway incursion event. No collision occurred and no injuries have been reported.

What's In Your Control

Whether you fly Southwest next week (statistically, you should feel fine about it). Whether you read the FAA's final report when it's published, if you're genuinely curious about aviation safety. W...

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At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia

Military Plane Crashes in Bolivia, Killing 20. The Money Burned Too.

What Happened

A Bolivian military aircraft carrying banknotes crashed, killing at least 20 people. The plane was transporting newly printed currency when it went down.

What's In Your Control

Whether you donate to legitimate disaster relief organizations if moved to help families of victims. Whether you verify news sources before sharing information about casualties.

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