On Tuesday, March 8, WSBTV.com reported that two men were killed in the crash of an airplane in Henry County, Georgia. On the same day, two people were killed in when their small plane crashed in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Statistically speaking, plane travel is one of the safest means of travel. But, it must ... Read more
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Cuba plane crashes with 68 aboard, no survivors
05
Nov
GUASIMAL, Cuba – November 5, 2010 — A state airliner filled with Cubans and travelers from Europe and Latin America crashed and burst into flames in a mountainous area after declaring an emergency and losing contact with air traffic controllers, the island’s worst air disaster in more than 20 years. All 40 Cubans and 28 ... Read more
Report into Buffalo air crash blames accident on basic error by captain
03
Feb
From Times Online February 3, 2010 Airlines in the United States have been told to review their flying standards after the crash of a commuter jet was officially blamed on elementary error by the captain. The crash of the Colgan Air turbo-prop, which killed 50 people at Buffalo, New York, a year ago, ... Read more
Widow sues over tourist copter's role in crash
03
Oct
By Derrick Nunnally and Robert Moran Inquirer Staff Writers The widow of Ambler executive Steven Altman has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in federal court in Philadelphia over the Aug. 8 airplane-helicopter crash that killed nine, including Altman, over the Hudson River in New York City. The suit on behalf of Pamela Altman alleges ... Read more
Plane crash lawsuit settled: $15 million settlement approved by judge in 2006 crash near Wheeling airport
04
Sep
Published September 4, 2009 by William Lee, Chicago Tribune A Cook County judge on Thursday approved a $15 million settlement for the family of a restaurateur killed in a small airplane crash near a Wheeling airport in 2006. Michael Waugh, 37, and three others were killed when the twin-engine Cessna 421B they were ... Read more