The serene and majestic experience of floating in a hot air balloon, offering panoramic views of the landscape below, is unmatched. However, this tranquil adventure carries inherent risks, with power lines posing a significant danger to hot air balloons and their...
Month: May 2022
NTSB Issues Report on Airbus Helicopter Crash in Hawaii
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the December 26, 2019 helicopter crash of an Airbus AS350 B2 in Kekaha, Hawaii. During the crash, the seven-seat helicopter crashed into a wooded area, killing six passengers and the pilot. The...
Bell 407 Helicopter Crash in Livermore, California – Two Injured
There was a helicopter crash in Livermore, California on May 11, 2022. According to reports, a Bell 407 helicopter crashed in a parking lot next to the PG&E Electric Safety Academy with two people on board. At the time, a PG&E employee was tethered to the...
Piper PA-24 Plane Crash in Athens, Georgia – Pilot Killed
There was a small plane crash in Athens, Georgia on May 11, 2022. The single-engine Piper PA-24 plane crashed near Athens-Ben Epps Airport. The pilot had reported engine problems shortly before the crash. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this...
Sightseeing Vessel CORMORANT 1 Sinks near Galapagos Islands
There was a fire in the engine room of the CORMORANT 1 on May 11, 2022. At the time, the vessel was in the Galapagos Islands. The boat sank as a result of the fire. There were a total of twenty-five people on board, who were rescued. It is unclear if anyone was...
Semi-Truck Rollover Accident in Shreveport, Louisiana
There was a semi-truck rollover accident in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 11, 2022. During the incident, the 18-wheeler rolled over on Interstate 220 westbound. The 18-wheeler landed on its side, on top of a passenger vehicle on the roadway. It is unknown if either...
Diamond DA42 Plane Crash in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
There was a small plane crash in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania on May 9, 2022. The twin-engine Diamond DA42 plane crashed in a field with three people on board. It is unclear at this time what caused the accident. There have been a number of recent plane crashes...
Construction Worker Killed in Montgomery Township, Minnesota
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Montgomery Township, Minnesota on May 10, 2022. According to reports, a worker was killed when he was run over by a skid loader driven by a coworker. The victim was in the bucket of the skid loader when it left...
Deadly Trench Collapse Kills Two Workers in Charlotte County, Florida
There was a deadly accident at a construction site in Charlotte County, Florida on May 9, 2022. According to reports, two workers were killed when a trench collapsed. The workers were in the process of placing a water pipe when the incident occurred. The victims...
Long-Term Health Impacts of Working with Asphalt
The construction industry, particularly in the sector of road paving and maintenance, heavily relies on asphalt due to its resilience and longevity. While the immediate hazards of working with hot asphalt—such as burns and exposure to toxic fumes—are well-recognized...