A construction worker was killed in an accident at a Chicago, Illinois job site on May 15, 2021. During the incident, the worker was injured when a section of concrete sidewalk collapsed on him. The worker was trapped underneath the rubble, and was pronounced dead...
Month: May 2021
Small Plane Crash at Daytona Beach Airport – Two Injured
There was a small plane crash in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 14, 2021. A Phoenix East plane crashed after landing at the Daytona Beach International Airport. After landing, the plane left the runway and crashed into some grass. One passenger on board was taken to...
Fire and Explosion at Missouri Propane Plant
There was a fire and explosion at the Kosan Crisplant propane plant in Marshfield, Missouri on May 13, 2021. The fire broke out at the propane plant located in southwest Missouri on Thursday night. Thousands of propane tanks exploded and were launched into the air...
Helicopter Crashes near Oklahoma City
There was a helicopter crash in Yukon, Oklahoma on May 12, 2021. The helicopter, operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, crashed at the Clarence E. Paige Airport. The helicopter caught on fire after the crash. There were two pilots on board at the time....
Construction Worker Killed after Fall from Scaffolding in North Carolina
A worker was killed in an accident at a La Grange, North Carolina job site on May 10, 2021. During the incident, the worker was injured when he fell off scaffolding. A helicopter was called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead before it arrived. Our...
18-Wheeler Accident in Ellis County, Texas
There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler near Palmer, Texas on May 9, 2021. The accident occurred on I-45 southbound. It involved an 18-wheeler and one passenger vehicle. Reports indicate the 18-wheeler rear-ended a pickup truck which had stalled in the outside...
Explosion on Bulk Carrier BERGE YOTEI
There was an explosion on the bulk carrier BERGE YOTEI on May 2, 2021. At the time, the vessel was en route with a cargo of soy from Argentina to Marsden Point, New Zealand. It is unclear what caused the explosion or if anyone on board the vessel was injured. There...
Deadly 18-Wheeler Accident in Houston, Texas
There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Houston, Texas on May 5 2021. The accident occurred on I-10 eastbound in Houston, near Freeport exit. It involved an 18-wheeler and one passenger vehicle. Reports indicate one person was killed in the accident....
Understanding the risks of flying in a homebuilt aircraft
The most famous homebuilt aircraft in U.S. history is probably the plane flown by the Wright brothers over a century ago. However, homebuilt (also referred to as experimental amateur-built or kitbuilt) planes have become the fastest-growing type of aircraft in recent...
Recreational Boating Accident in Matagorda County – One Dead
There was a recreational boating accident in Matagorda County, Texas on May 1, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Colorado River. It is believed the boat struck a piling in the river. Reports indicate at least one person lost their life in the incident, with...