aviation safety
American Airlines jets with same flight number narrowly avoid midair collision
Two American Airlines jets sharing the same flight number briefly shared airspace before a quick-thinking air traffic controller intervened.
Ryanair Boeing 737 engine contained bird remains after Greek window blowout
Investigators discovered bird remains inside the engine of a Boeing 737 involved in a dramatic mid-air window blowout after a takeoff in Greece.
Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after engine parts shatter cabin window
An engine failure on a flight shattered a cabin window and partially pulled a passenger outside, prompting intense scrutiny of maintenance practices.
Trump's Marine One briefly too close to passenger jet, FAA launches probe
The FAA is reviewing an incident in which a Marine One helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came within the minimum separation distance of a commercial jet at Reagan Airport.
Ryanair flight returns after passenger nearly sucked out of window
A Ryanair flight to Memmingen returned to Thessaloniki after debris from the right engine shattered a window, causing a rapid loss of cabin pressure. Passengers held onto an injured traveler while the pilots performed an emergency landing.
Ryanair passenger injured after cabin window fails on flight from Greece
A flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen returned to Greece after a cabin window dislodged, causing a rapid decompression and injuring a passenger. Aviation authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the failure.
Ryanair passenger pulled back inside after being sucked out of plane window
A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a window shattered and partially pulled a passenger from the aircraft. Fellow travelers helped pull the man back into the cabin before the plane landed safely.
K2 Airways cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea after reporting issues
A multi-agency search-and-rescue operation is underway after a K2 Airways cargo plane disappeared off the coast of Pakistan following erratic flight data. The freighter lost contact with air traffic control after signaling navigation system malfunctions.
Delta flight hit by firework lands safely at Chicago Midway
A Delta flight from Atlanta safely landed at Chicago Midway after a potential mid-air strike by an unknown object caused minor paint damage to the aircraft.
Delta flight hit by firework when landing on July 4 at Midway airport
Delta Flight 1076 landed safely at Midway International Airport after being struck by a fireworks mortar during its descent. The FAA is investigating the incident, which resulted in only minor paint damage to the aircraft.