There was a small plane crash in Harrah, Oklahoma on July 23, 2021. The plane crashed after experiencing a power failure. Two people on board experienced injuries in the crash. There have been a number of recent plane crashes in 2021. A Beechcraft Bonanza plane...
Year: 2021
18-Wheeler Accident on Tomball Parkway
There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler in Harris County, Texas on July 24, 2021. The accident occurred on northbound lanes of Highway 249 near Spring Cypress Road. The accident involved an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle. During the crash the 18-wheeler...
Oil Platform in Gulf of Mexico Attacked by Pirates
The offshore oil platform SANDUNGA was attacked by pirates on July 19, 2021. The platform is located in the Gulf of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche. Pirates were able to board the platform and steal tools and equipment. Reports indicate numerous shots were fired by...
BSEE Report from Crane Incident on Liftboat Charleston
An Investigation Report on the April 24, 2021 incident on the Liftboat Charleston has been issued by The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). The liftboat is owned and operated by Alliance Offshore and was performing work at an unmanned platform...
Maritime laws can be complicated for injured offshore oil workers
There are many inherent dangers that offshore oil workers face in Texas. Accidents can take place in the harbor, in oil refineries, during helicopter transport and while working on an offshore oil rig. Depending on where the accident takes place, it can fall under...
18-wheeler Accident in El Paso, Texas – Three Injured
There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in El Paso, Texas on July 20, 2021. The accident occurred on U.S. Route 54. Reports indicate there was a collision between an 18-wheeler and another vehicle at U.S. 54 and Diana Drive. Local authorities have confirmed three...
Death Toll from Winter Storm Uri Rises to 210
The death toll continues to rise following the Winter storm that pummeled much of Texas earlier this year. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 210 residents of Texas died during Winter Storm Uri. Much of Texas experienced a loss of...
Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash in Mesquite, Texas
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Mesquite, Texas on July 21, 2021. The accident occurred on the LBJ Freeway near Town East Mall. Reports indicate the 18-wheeler struck multiple other vehicles before bursting into flames. Local authorities have...
Robinson R-44 Helicopter Crash in Dare County, NC
There was a helicopter crash Dare County, North Carolina on July 19, 2021. The helicopter, a Robinson R-44, crashed in the area of the Albemarle Sound. The helicopter's debris was located by a Coast Guard helicopter crew. The helicopter was en route from the...
Chemical Leak at Dow Plant in La Porte, Texas
There was a chemical leak at the Dow Chemical Plant in La Porte, Texas on July 21, 2021. The La Porte Office of Emergency Management issued a shelter-in-place order, and even an evacuation order for some residents who live near the facility. The evacuation order...

