Gunfire hits commercial airliner near cockpit as plane taxis before takeoff — and shocked passengers speak out
A bullet struck the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines jet as it taxied for takeoff Friday night at Dallas Love Field. KXAS-TV reported. An airport spokesperson told the station that gunfire forced the plane to eject, and KXAS added that Dallas police were searching for the person who pulled the trigger. “The fact that it […]
Portugal Airbus plane grounded after hamsters run amok
It was a difficult task for the maintenance personnel. A TAP Portugal airliner was stuck on the Azores airport runway for four days after more than 130 hamsters broke out of their cages and invaded every corner of the Airbus 320. Maintenance crews spent days searching for the furry stowaway, who chewed through its cage […]
Plane crashes near Ponoma Dragstrip during racing event, injuring at least three
A single-engine plane crashed at a California racing facility on Sunday, injuring at least three people and suspending drag racing competition. The accident was reported just after 11 a.m. Sunday at the Pomona Dragstrip. At the time, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing finals were being held at this venue. The Los Angeles […]
Southwest Plane Struck by Bullet at Dallas Airport, Suspect at Large
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said Friday night that a Southwest Airlines jet was “hit by gunfire in the cockpit area” as it prepared to depart from Dallas, Texas. A Southwest Airlines spokesperson said a bullet fired by the fleeing suspect struck the plane directly below the flight deck, but no injuries were reported. said […]
Auburn’s Bruce Pearl reveals his message to team after plane turned around due to players fighting
Last week, a plane transporting the Auburn men's basketball team made a turn on its way to Houston, and two players reportedly got into an argument. Audio obtained by WBRC shows the pilot saying there was a “physical altercation” that resulted in one “bloody mess” and torn clothing. According to audio obtained by WMBA, the […]
FAA Bans US Airlines From Flying To Haiti After Gangs Shot Plane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Tuesday that it is banning U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days. Two airliners shot by gangs in Haiti on Monday, Associated Press reported. A Spirit Airlines jet was hit by a bullet just before landing in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. JetBlue said Tuesday that its […]
Spirit Airlines plane hit with gunfire while landing in Haiti; one person injured
Spirit Airlines said its plane was struck by gunfire as it was landing in Haiti and was diverted to a plane in the Dominican Republic, injuring one person. “We have suspended service in Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation.” low cost airlines said Flight 951 departed Fort Lauderdale on Monday and was scheduled […]
Plane Carrying Auburn Men’s Basketball Team Diverted Due to In-Flight Brawl Among Players
A plane transporting the Auburn Tigers to Houston for Saturday's crucial early-season game against the Houston Cougars was briefly stranded after a fight broke out between players on board, according to reports. That alone forced him to change course. WBRC in Birmingham reported that the pilot announced he was turning the plane around and heading […]
South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals
According to reports, South Korean military officials announced that the aircraft's GPS signal was jammed for the second consecutive day by North Korea. Associated Press. Neighboring President Kim Jong Un increased hostility towards the country last month after releasing thousands of balloons to drop garbage and propaganda leaflets in cities across the south, reports said. […]
Flock of birds butchered by plane propellers in Alaska
A small propeller plane crashed into a flock of birds during takeoff in Alaska, leaving a gruesome blood stain all over its hull. According to the report, Mark Schwantes, a big game hunter and commercial fishing captain, was preparing to leave on a bushplane for Alaska's capital, Anchorage, on September 26th when he encountered He […]