There was a small plane crash in Linn County, Oregon on July 9, 2021. The plane, a North Wing Trike, had two people on board. The victims have been identified as Charles Kizer and Matthew Irish, both of Albany, Oregon. The cause of the crash remains under...
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FAA Orders Inspections on Bell 212, 204, and 205 Model Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a directive ordering rotor inspections on Bell 212, 204 and 205 helicopters. The emergency directive requires operators to replace hub strap pins on the rotors. Transport Canada Civil Aviation has ordered the same...
Worker Killed in Fall at Bradenton Beach, FL Worksite
A construction worker fell to his death a Bradenton Beach, Florida construction site on June 23, 2021. During the incident, the worker fell when scaffolding collapsed at the worksite located at 203 Bay Drive N. Two workers were involved in the accident. Abelino...
Bell 212 Firefighting Helicopter Crash Lake Shastina, California
There was a helicopter crash in northern California on July 7, 2021. The helicopter, a Bell 212 model, crashed into Lake Shastina. The helicopter was assisting with efforts to battle the Lava Fire in northern California. The pilot was able to swim to shore after...
Deadly 18-wheeler Crash in Duson, Louisiana
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Duson, Louisiana on July 6, 2021. The accident occurred on Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. Reports indicate an eastbound 2011 Freightliner 18-wheeler experienced a front tire failure. The 18-wheeler...
Deadly Trucking Accident in Acadia Parish, Louisiana
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Acadia Parish, Louisiana on July 6, 2021. The accident occurred on Interstate 10 near mile marker 69 about four miles east of Jennings, Louisiana. Reports indicate the driver of a pickup truck struck the side of an...
Worker Killed at Austin, Texas Construction Site
A construction worker was killed in an accident at an Austin, Texas construction site on July 5, 2021. During the incident, the worker fell three stories at a construction site in the 12600 block of U.S. 290 eastbound. Additional details regarding the incident have...
Worker Crushed by Drilling Equipment in Philadelphia, PA
A construction worker was killed in an accident at a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania construction site on July 6, 2021. During the incident, workers were unloading a large drilling rig from a tractor-trailer. The equipment toppled over and crushed one of the workers, who...
Boating Accident in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas – Two Dead, One Injured
There was an accident involving a recreational boat in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas on July 3, 2021. The incident occurred on the White River near downtown DeValls Bluff. Additional details regarding the incident have not yet been released. Two people were killed, and...
Small Plane Crash in Killeen, Texas – One Dead
There was a small plane crash in Killeen, Texas on July 3, 2021. The plane, a single-engine 1960 FOCKE-WULF FWP 149D, was en route from New Braunfels Regional Airport to Skylark Field in Killeen, Texas. The plane crashed near East Trimmier and Stagecoach Road. The...

