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USA Today
08-07-2025
- USA Today
4 injured after small float plane 'crash landed' at Katmai National Park
Authorities are investigating the crash of a small float plane in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve over the weekend that sent all four occupants, including the pilot, to the hospital. The small float plane, a Cessna 180J, "crash landed" at about 2:30 p.m. local time on July 5 near Brooks Camp within Katmai National Park, according to the National Park Service. Four occupants, including the pilot, were transported to an Anchorage area hospital with non-critical injuries, the park service said. Katmai National Park, a campground popular during the peak brown bear viewing season, is only accessible via small plane. National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska Chief Clint Johnson told Anchorage Daily News the agency was alerted of a crash "with four people on board reporting serious injuries," with park officials dispatching a helicopter from Anchorage to conduct the rescue. The aircraft, which can seat up to five passengers and a pilot, is privately owned, according to the Alaskan newspaper. As of July 7, the cause of the crash is unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are leading the investigation, Alaska's News Source reported. The FAA and NTSB did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. Katmai National Park and Preserve is set along the northern Alaska Peninsula, most famously known for its fat bears and unique ecosystem. As one of the most remote national parks in the U.S., Katmai has no roads connecting it to the rest of Alaska, requiring travelers to take either a water taxi or float plane. String of small plane crashes The incident over the holiday weekend was the latest in a recent string of crashes involving small planes, many of which were fatal. In late June, a twin-engine Cessna 441 went down in the backyard of a home in Ohio, killing all six people onboard. Earlier in the month, six people died when a twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed offshore San Diego just minutes after takeoff. And in North Carolina, a small aircraft, a Universal Stinson 108 plane, crashed in Farmington as the pilot tried to avoid a turtle on the runway just before the crash. The pilot and a passenger were killed while another passenger was seriously injured.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff
The plane made a sudden turn before suffering a "rapid descent" in the moments before it crashed JET TRAGEDY Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff THREE people have died after a plane crashed into a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off. A former army general, 77, and a couple on board the Cessna 172 tourist plane all died in the tragic air disaster. 5 The wreckage of a light aircraft after it crashed in a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off Credit: AFP 5 Three people died in the horror accident Credit: AFP 5 The plane is said to have smashed into a 'low wall in a garden' before coming to a sudden stop Credit: AFP The experienced pilot lost control of the small aircraft as it plummeted towards a residential area in Champhol, a town in central France. All three died upon impact, public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier confirmed. The crash took place shortly before 4pm on Friday. Chevallier added that the couple onboard the light aircraft were a man and a woman in their 60s. The veteran French army general, who was piloting the plane, was praised for how he managed to avoid any civilian casualties on the ground when the plane spiralled down. Chevallier says he believes "the pilot likely prevented a greater tragedy by avoiding the houses". The only other damage caused was to a parked car in the area. Initial investigations say the aircraft is believed to have made a sharp turn that is said to have been too tight to perform. The lead prosecutor said the plane made a "sudden turn" before suffering a "rapid descent". It then smashed into a "low wall in a garden" and came to a sudden stop. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway The light aircraft was owned by the Chartres Metropole aerodrome flying club. An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is still ongoing. It comes as another life was claimed when a small plane crashed near Boston. The Mooney M20 aircraft hit a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am with one other critically injured. Another tragic plane accident saw two people killed after a small private plane crashed when a pilot lifted a wheel to dodge a turtle on the runway. The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane collided with a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward - leading to the serious crash. 5 Fire fighters, Gendarmes and police officers investigate the crash site Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Ex-French army general and couple die in horror plane crash as jet smashes into residential area minutes after takeoff
THREE people have died after a plane crashed into a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off. A former army general, 77, and a couple on board the Cessna 172 tourist plane all died in the tragic air disaster. 5 The wreckage of a light aircraft after it crashed in a French neighbourhood just three minutes after taking off Credit: AFP 5 Three people died in the horror accident Credit: AFP 5 The plane is said to have smashed into a 'low wall in a garden' before coming to a sudden stop Credit: AFP The experienced pilot lost control of the small aircraft as it plummeted towards a residential area in Champhol, a town in central France. All three died upon impact, public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier confirmed. The crash took place shortly before 4pm on Friday. Chevallier added that the couple onboard the light aircraft were a man and a woman in their 60s. read more in plane crashes The veteran French army general, who was piloting the plane, was praised for how he managed to avoid any civilian casualties on the ground when the plane spiralled down. Chevallier says he believes "the pilot likely prevented a greater tragedy by avoiding the houses". The only other damage caused was to a parked car in the area. Initial investigations say the aircraft is believed to have made a sharp turn that is said to have been too tight to perform. Most read in The US Sun The lead prosecutor said the plane made a "sudden turn" before suffering a "rapid descent". It then smashed into a "low wall in a garden" and came to a sudden stop. Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway The light aircraft was owned by the Chartres Metropole aerodrome flying club. An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is still ongoing. It comes as another life was claimed when a The Mooney M20 aircraft hit a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am with one other critically injured. Another tragic plane accident saw two people killed after a small private plane crashed when a The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane collided with a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward - leading to the serious crash. 5 Fire fighters, Gendarmes and police officers investigate the crash site Credit: AFP 5 Public prosecutor Frederic Chevallier praised the late pilot for avoiding any more casualties when he crash landed Credit: AFP
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO people have been killed in a plane crash after lifting a wheel to dodge a turtle on the runway earlier this month. The small private plane had already landed when the pilot lost control of the aircraft, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report released on Friday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The plane landed about halfway through the runway at the Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina before taking off again to avoid hitting a turtle Credit: YouTube/Sugar Valley Airport 2 The turtle was on the runway when the plane tried to land on June 3 (stock image) Credit: Getty The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane crashed in a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land, the NTSB said. The pilot touched down about 1,400 feet down the 2,424-foot runway at the airport in Mocksville, which is 60 miles north of Charlotte. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward, the NTSB said. The communications officer said she heard the throttle advance and then lost sight of the plane. The report said a man cutting grass at the end of the runway said he saw the pilot lift the wheel over the turtle. He then saw the plane's wings rocking as it flew back into the air. The man said he lost sight of the plane in the sky before hearing a loud crash and seeing smoke billowing. The plane crashed in a wooded area about 255 feet past the runway. Light plane crashes near Boston leaving one person dead and second fighting for their life as feds launch probe It caught on fire and was wedged between several trees, the NTSB said. It's unclear if the pilot's decision to raise the wheel caused the crash. TRAGIC AFTERMATH The report said some of the plane's body was burned and left the frame exposed. The report said some of the plane's outer material burned through and left the frame exposed. However, the plane was left in one piece except for a few pieces of fabric found in a stream near the accident site. The airplane was lying on its left side. The wreckage and engine were kept for investigation. The victims haven't been identified by the NTSB. The NTSB also didn't list a probable cause for the crash and didn't immediately return The U.S. Sun's request for comment. The probable cause for the crash will be included in the final reports of the incident, which can take up to two years to complete.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Two killed and one injured in plane crash after pilot lost control while trying to dodge a turtle on the runway
TWO people have been killed in a plane crash after lifting a wheel to dodge a turtle on the runway earlier this month. The small private plane had already landed when the pilot lost control of the aircraft, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report released on Friday. 2 The plane landed about halfway through the runway at the Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina before taking off again to avoid hitting a turtle Credit: YouTube/Sugar Valley Airport 2 The turtle was on the runway when the plane tried to land on June 3 (stock image) Credit: Getty The pilot and a passenger were killed when the plane crashed in a wooded area near Sugar Valley Airport in North Carolina and burst into flames on June 3. A second passenger was severely injured in the crash. A communications officer looking out the airport office window advised the pilot that the reptile was on the runway as he prepared to land, the NTSB said. The pilot touched down about 1,400 feet down the 2,424-foot runway at the airport in Mocksville, which is 60 miles north of Charlotte. To avoid hitting the turtle, the pilot lifted the right wheel of the Universal Stinson 108 plane and pushed the throttle forward, the NTSB said. The communications officer said she heard the throttle advance and then lost sight of the plane. The report said a man cutting grass at the end of the runway said he saw the pilot lift the wheel over the turtle. He then saw the plane's wings rocking as it flew back into the air. Most read in The US Sun The man said he lost sight of the plane in the sky before hearing a loud crash and seeing smoke billowing. The plane crashed in a wooded area about 255 feet past the runway. Light plane crashes near Boston leaving one person dead and second fighting for their life as feds launch probe It caught on fire and was wedged between several trees, the NTSB said. It's unclear if the pilot's decision to raise the wheel caused the crash. TRAGIC AFTERMATH The report said some of the plane's body was burned and left the frame exposed. The report said some of the plane's outer material burned through and left the frame exposed. However, the plane was left in one piece except for a few pieces of fabric found in a stream near the accident site. The airplane was lying on its left side. The wreckage and engine were kept for investigation. The victims haven't been identified by the NTSB. Read more on the Irish Sun The NTSB also didn't list a probable cause for the crash and didn't immediately return The U.S. Sun's request for comment. The probable cause for the crash will be included in the final reports of the incident, which can take up to two years to complete.
