Disturbing footage captured by bystanders shows the plane plummeting into a lake. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Anders’ legacy extends far beyond his piloting skills. The “Earthrise” photo, a breathtaking view of our planet as a blue marble rising above the lunar surface, is considered one of the most influential photographs ever taken. It is credited with sparking the modern environmental movement, offering a stark perspective on Earth’s vulnerability in the vastness of space.

Tributes poured in from the space exploration community and beyond. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson lauded Anders for “offering humanity among the deepest of gifts an astronaut can give.”

Anders reportedly retired from the Air Force Reserves and General Dynamics, moving to Orcas Island in 1993, where he established the Anders Foundation and the Heritage Flight Museum with his family.

William Anders will be remembered as a pioneer of space exploration and an artist who forever changed our view of our home planet.

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The Embraer ERJ-145 with registration N942JX was operating flight XE284 from Dallas to Houston with 31 occupants on board. However, on landing the aircraft suffered a left main landing gear collapse. 

This caused the aircraft to veer to the left until it ran off the side of the runway before it came to a rest on its left wingtip within the designated shoulder area.

Airport officials confirmed that 31 people were on board, with one crew member sustaining minor injuries during the incident.

“The landing gear collapsed on the JSX aircraft after landing on runway 4. Emergency services are on scene. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.”

Airport Spokesperson

The cause of the landing gear collapse is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Embraer ERJ-145LR is a regional jet aircraft commonly used for shorter-haul flights.

The specific aircraft involved in this incident was manufactured in 2001.

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The Airbus A320neo was scheduled to operate flight FFT4794 bound for Fargo, North Dakota. However, it encountered a mishap during pushback from the gate at Denver International Airport (KDEN).

While maneuvering away from the terminal, the aircraft’s right winglet, also known as a sharklet, struck an obstacle, possibly a jetway.

Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries among the ground personnel or those on board. The incident did cause a delay in the flight.

The Airbus A320neo was taken out of service for a two-day period to undergo repairs. The nature of the repairs is not yet public information. 

After a successful inspection and maintenance, the aircraft was cleared to resume normal operations on Sunday, April 21st.

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The incident, which occurred at the gate, involved a catering truck that “rolled into” the engine cowling of the stationary aircraft, according to Virgin Atlantic. The airline confirmed in a statement that no passengers were on board at the time.

Today’s VS26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow has been canceled following an incident at the gate at JFK involving the engine cowling of a stationary Virgin Atlantic aircraft and a catering service provider’s car that rolled into it. We can confirm that no customers were on board the aircraft during this time.

Virgin Atlantic Spokesperson

The extent of the damage to the engine is currently unknown. Virgin Atlantic is investigating the incident and has not yet announced when the flight will be rescheduled.

The aircraft G-VDOT is an Airbus A350-1000 which is 7 years old. It arrived from London Heathrow on flight #VS25 and landed at 22:37 EDT.

Engine cowlings are the outer shells that enclose the aircraft’s jet engines. They are crucial for streamlining airflow into the engine and reducing noise. Damage to the cowling can potentially affect engine performance and require repairs before the aircraft can return to service.

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Delta is the official airline of Team USA on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028

The road to Paris is well on its way and Delta is already supporting Team USA as they travel to qualifying competitions, training events and Team USA activities. Delta partnered with 15 Team USA athlete ambassadors.

The surprise arrived at Toulouse, when spotters discovered the stunning new livery of an Airbus A350.

During the roll-out from Airbus factory, the special Olympic livery was discovered few days ago, on April 05, 2024.

The aircraft performed a taxi check and rejected takeoff test (RTO) on April 8, 2024.  It is the most challenging tests an airplane has to undergo for its certification trials.

The RTO is an emergency type maneuver that requires aircraft to stop just before taking-off due to onboard malfunctions or control tower command.

The Airbus A350-900 is currently under test registration F-WZGU until it takes its real registration N521DN.

Airbus already delivered 587 A350s. This Delta one is MSN661.

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The Federal Aviation Authority has issued several ground stops at airports including JFK and EWR after an earthquake have hit the New York area.

A 4.7 earthquake rattled New York City and the surrounding area Friday morning. 

The quake was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City. It happened at approximately 10:20 a.m. 

Ground crews are inspecting the runways.

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey may impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Air traffic operations are resuming as quickly as possible.

FAA statement

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Flight #WN1928 was scheduled to depart Lubbock, TX to Las Vegas at 5:50pm CDT. But during taxi, the crew of the Boeing 737-800 (registration N8623F) reported a possible engine fire.

Lubbock Fire Rescue Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) units attended the aircraft shortly after it started to taxi to the runway.

Southwest Airlines confirmed in a statement : “Southwest Flight 1928 safely discontinued its takeoff roll this evening at Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock, Texas, after the Crew received an indication of a possible engine issue.”

The aircraft taxied under its own power back to a gate at the terminal. ARFF units have advised confirmed fire in one engine. Crews are currently working on extinguishment operations.There are currently zero reported injuries.

We are working to accommodate our Customers on another aircraft. We estimate that they will arrive in Las Vegas about three hours behind schedule.

Flight WN1928 finally departed at 9:03pm CDT and arrived at Las Vegas at 9:02pm PDT, 3 hours late. The flight was operated by another Boeing 737-800 (registration N8548P)

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Boeing had a mechanical issue in Paris on Wednesday. He was due to to the NATO meeting in Belgium.

The incident forced the delegation to drive from Paris to Brussels for a meeting of NATO alliance foreign ministers, a State Department spokesperson said.

On a previous trip to Europe in January, Blinken was briefly stranded in the Swiss resort town of Davos due to an issue with his plane due to oxygen leak back in January made flying too risky.

The US State Department refrained from mentioning the make of plane. But according to sources, it affected aircraft is a modified Boeing 737.

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On Mar 23rd 2024, the United Boeing 737 MAX9 was on the initial climb when the pilots reported they had probably hit a drone.

The aircraft (registration N37535) climbed to 5,000 ft when the pilots contacted the tower and requested to return to SFO.

The flight was vectored back to SFO on runway 28R.

While the crew was not sure about the damages, pilots didn’t request any ground assistance.

An American Airlines pilot, waiting for takeoff, reported that animals were crossing the runway.

The flight landed 40 minutes after departure with 187 souls onboard after ILS approach.

UPDATE
The FAA finally reported a bird strike, damaging the pilot side window.

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United Airlines flight UA85, operated by a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, with registration N14016, was carrying over 300 passengers and crew members when it encountered rough air while approaching Newark International Airport (EWR). 

The severity of the turbulence necessitated a diversion to Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Orange County, New York.

According to New Windsor EMS, the turbulence resulted in injuries to passengers on board. Seven passengers were transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries, while another 15 were treated for symptoms like nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and motion sickness at the airport itself.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident. United Airlines has confirmed the diversion and reports that the aircraft refueled at Stewart International Airport before continuing on to Newark.

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Flight 1759 was scheduled to depart from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando, Florida on Wednesday evening. The flight was operated by an Airbus A321neo.

As a precaution the captain issued an evacuation notice, and 226 passengers exited the plane using the jet bridge and on evacuation slides.

One person was injured as they went down the slide, and required medical treatment.

Video from passenger Guadalupe Ocampo shows a chaotic scene as people going down the slide.

“Initial reports indicate that no visible smoke or fire was observed,” the spokesperson for Frontier Airlines said.

We extend our sincere apologies and concern for those impacted and are investigating the cause of the incident .

Spokesperson from Frontier Airlines

The airline said they would accommodate passengers that were evacuated from the aircraft.

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A major bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a container ship collided with it early on Tuesday, sending a number of vehicles into the water.

At least five Police and Coast Guard helicopters are part of the operations as seven people believed to be in the water.

A large vessel had crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Dali had left Baltimore at 1am and was heading for the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, according to the maritime data platform MarineTraffic.

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