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Daily Mail
21 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Female pilot's eerie livestream before fatal crash during SECOND LEG of around-the-world solo flight
A pilot was killed after her small plane crashed in Indiana just three days into her daring solo flight around the world. Anh-Thu Nguyen, 44, of Washington, set out on Monday to become the first Vietnamese-American woman to complete the feat in a single-engine airplane, following six years of meticulous preparation, the Indianapolis Star reported. But on Wednesday, her 2005 Lancair IV-P suddenly spiraled out of the sky, plummeting to the ground and crashing behind a gas station in Greenwood. Nguyen shared a haunting video to Facebook just minutes before the crash claimed her life, expressing her optimism about her mission. 'I'm super excited today. I just completed the first leg of my solo flight around the world,' the chief instructor said in the video. 'This is more than just a flight. It's a mission to inspire the next generation of Asian female pilots and aerospace engineers and STEM professionals. 'Let's keep flying forward together. Thank you.' The daring adventure - which planned to cover 25 countries, according to a GoFundMe page - began on July 27, when Nguyen flew from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Indiana. Three days later she officially took off from Indy South Greenwood Airport at around 10.45am, embarking on a short flight to Pennsylvania. But within minutes, her plane spiraled out of control and crashed onto a hill behind the Circle K gas station on Greenwood's Main Street. Frank Williams, a witness to the tragedy, revealed that the crash was eerily silent, even as the plane dove out of the sky. 'There was no explosion, and there was no fire,' Williams told the Indianapolis Star. 'I pulled right up, and I could smell fuel. As I got close to the plane, I could tell there wasn't a survivor,' he added. First responders arrived to find the plane's wreckage scattered across a grassy area, resting between a drainage pond and the gas station just feet away, according to the Daily Journal. 'This could have been a lot worse going into the gas station,' Tyler Swardson, a Greenwood Fire PIO, told the outlet. Although no one on the ground was injured, Nguyen was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have since launched an investigation to determine the cause of the disaster. 'With any sort of accident, there are all sorts of things that can go into it to make it scary for anybody,' Swardson told the Daily Journal. 'Unfortunately, there is no information about how the crash occurred or what factors led into that,' he added. Nguyen's sudden death sent shockwaves through the hundreds of followers who had eagerly tracked her journey. Dozens of comments beneath her final video overflowed with messages of sympathy and disbelief. After moving to the US from Vietnam at age 12, Nguyen quickly developed a passion for aviation, eventually taking to the skies herself at just 16-years-old, according to the GoFundMe page. She pursued an impressive academic path in the years that followed, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master's in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University. She went on to receive her doctoral degree in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2018, with over 5,000 flight hours to her name, she founded the Asian Women in Aerospace and Aviation Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Asian women in the field of aviation. 'Anh-Thu was an inspiring pilot, instructor, and advocate for girls and women in aerospace, engineering, and aviation,' the organization shared in a heartfelt tribute. 'She lived with boldness, curiosity, and drive. She came from humble beginnings in Vietnam to becoming a beacon of hope to many.' Most recently, Nguyen was employed as the chief flight instructor at Dragon Flight Training Academy in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Any remaining funds from her nonprofit were intended to support scholarships and mentorship programs for young girls pursuing careers in aviation and STEM.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
It might seem like the ideal privacy hedge but gardener warns bamboo will crack your patio & crush pipes
ADDING some extra privacy to your garden has been at the top of loads of homeowner's do-to lists this summer. But while opting for a bamboo fence can have loads of benefits, there are certain issues people often forget about. 2 2 That's why plant expert Harry Bodell at has revealed how you can stop bamboo from taking over your garden while still reaping all the benefits it has to offer. Thanks to how fast it grows, bamboo is a popular choice in replacements of fencing. But what started out as a quick alternative to a privacy fence can quickly get out of hand and crack paving stones, crush pipes and more. Different types of bamboo can have different types of stems and roots, which can all cause damage. In fact, it's not just your home bamboo can damage, during growing season it can block out light from other plants and even strangle them. That doesn't mean you need to steer clear of bamboo altogether though, according to Harry there a few easy ways to control it. He reccomended looking for a 'clumping' variety of bamboo, since they're stems wont cause issues to pavements and pipes. "They are a much safer option for home gardens than their running counterparts," he told But if you do opt for running bamboo, the pro suggesting installing root guards to keep everything in place. "You can purchase thick sheets made of strong plastic or metal, which should be buried around two to three feet deep into the ground. 6 Reasons Bamboo May Not Be Ideal for Your British Garden "If you make sure that the ends overlap well and are sealed tightly, these sheets should form an effective barrier to stop rhizomes from finding a way to spread further into your garden and the rest of your property," he explained. And if you already have bamboo in your garden that's getting out of control, there's no time to waste when it comes to controlling it. One simple way you can do this is by digging a trench around the area twice a year and then cut down rhizomes that cross it. You could also cut down new shoots as soon as the spring up in any undesired spots. But be warned, getting rid of bamboo altogether can be a challenge as it's more pervasive than even Japanese Knotweed. HOW TO SPOT A JAPANESE KNOTWEED HOW to spot Japanese Knotweed and what to do if you find it. GARDENING expert, Kendal Platt, who runs Adventures with Flowers, said: "Japanese knotweed shoots look similar to bamboo shoots growing 2- 3metres tall". They are hollow and coloured red in the Spring and turn green in the summer. Their leaves which appear in Spring are shield or heart-shaped with a pointed tip and grow at staggered intervals along the length of the shoots. They can grow up to 20cm long and die back in winter leaving just the brown dead looking canes above ground. The flowers appear in late summer as bunches of creamy white flowers growing in amongst the leaves. It spreads through its rhizomes (underground root system) which are dark brown on the outside and orange on the inside. They can burrow up to 3 metres under ground causing damage to buildings and break easily, so can be hard to remove completely. If you find it in your garden it's important to call in a specialist Japanese Knotweed removal company. They use a glyphosate based herbicide which when injected into the plant at the right time of year can kill it. It may take a few years of repeated application to eradicate the plant completely from your property which is why many removal companies recommend a glyphosate treatment programme over a number of years.
The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
Faulty gadget sold at Asda urgently recalled over fire risk fears
A faulty vacuum cleaner is being urgently recalled and removed from supermarket shelves after it was found to be a fire risk. The popular gadget, which is sold at Asda, is called a Goblin cordless vacuum. The supermarket explained that in some of the Goblin handheld vacuum cleaners, the battery may overheat and could pose a fire safety risk if left on charge and unattended. Shoppers are being asked to check the model of their cordless vacuum and return it to the store if it's the model affected by the recall. A government spokesperson said: 'It has been identified that in some units of the Goblin handheld vacuum; the battery may overheat. 'This could pose a fire safety risk if left on charge and unattended. 'The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.' The GHV102W-20 model is the product which is affected by the battery overheating. Asda said on its website: 'Stop using the unit and return it to your nearest ASDA store for a full refund or exchange. 'We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. 'If you would like any further information, please contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101.' Only products with the with site codes 5A.08.20.115; 15A.10.21.181 or 15A.09.22.168 can be returned. The codes can be found on the body of the vacuum cleaner.
