There was a small plane crash in Garrett County, Maryland on April 16, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Piper, crashed in a wooded area with three people on board. The plane was en route from Indiana, to Martin State Airport in Middle River. The plane may have...
Month: April 2022
Gas Plant Explosion in Haven, Kansas
There was an explosion at the Haven Midstream Gas Plant on April 14, 2022. The facility is a processing plant, which separates natural gas into different components, before they are transferred via pipelines. Nearby highways were closed to allow firefighters to...
Deadly 18-Wheeler Accident after Tire Blowout in San Antonio, Texas
There was a deadly 18-wheeler accident in San Antonio, Texas on April 13, 2022. During the accident, an 18-wheeler hauling gravel on I-10 experienced a tire blowout. As a result, the big rig swerved on the highway before striking a Toyota Corolla and a second...
NTSB Issues Report on Engine Power Loss in Cirrus SR22T Aircraft
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a report on the loss of engine power that can occur in Cirrus SR22T aircraft. The report is based on prior investigations of the NTSB, and provides safety recommendations to both the FAA and Cirrus. The NTSB...
Cessna 208B Crashes in Heyburn, Idaho
There was a plane crash in Heyburn, Idaho on April 13, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 208B, crashed into a processing plant. The plane is registered to Spirit Air in Salmon, Idaho. The pilot was the only one on board at the time, and was pronounced dead at...
Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash in Calhoun, Georgia
There was a helicopter crash in Calhoun, Georgia on April 12, 2022. According to reports, the Robinson R44 helicopter with four people on board hit a power line and then a building before crashing on its side. Wind conditions are believed to have contributed to the...
Natural Gas Pipeline Explosion in Alabama
There was an explosion on a gas pipeline in Marengo County, Alabama on April 12, 2022. According to reports, the pipeline ruptured and released natural gas at a Williams Companies natural gas compressor facility. Nearby highways were closed as a result of the...
Deadly Trucking Accident in Beaumont, Texas
There was a deadly 18-wheeler accident in Beaumont, Texas on April 11, 2022. During the accident, an 18-wheeler traveling on I-10 went over the highway's guardrail and struck a passenger SUV head on. Emma Brooks of Bastrop, Louisiana, was killed in the crash. It is...
Toddler Killed in Deadly Trucking Accident in Holden, Louisiana
There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12 in Holden, Louisiana on April 7, 2022. During the accident, an 18-wheeler failed to control its speed and struck a passenger truck from behind. There were three occupants in the pickup truck,...
BSEE Report on Fire on Main Pass 73 A Offshore Production Platform Issued
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the January 30, 2022 fire that occurred on the Main Pass 73 A C/F Production Platform (MP73) in the Gulf of Mexico. The platform is operated by Cox Operating LLC....