Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have begun their investigation into the October 19, 2021 McDonnell Douglas MD-87 plane crash west of Houston, Texas. During the crash, the plane failed to takeoff and went off the runway and through a...
Aviation Accident
MD-87 Plane Crashes West of Houston, Texas
There was a plane crash in Waller County, Texas on October 19, 2021. The plane, a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 jet, was attempting to take off from the Houston Executive Airport heading to Boston. At the time there were 21 people on board. Reports indicate the plane...
Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash in Cornwall, New York
There was a helicopter crash in Cornwall, New York on October 6, 2021. The helicopter, a Robinson R44, crashed near Storm King Mountain and Route 218. The pilot was the only person on board, and was killed in the accident. The cause of the crash is currently under...
Are helicopters more dangerous than planes?
People are often nervous to fly. When they feel that way, others will often tell them that it’s far less dangerous to fly than to ride in a car. Statistically, this is true, but those who make these claims are most often referring to how safe you are on a commercial...
Cessna 210 Plane Crash in Dekalb County, Georgia – Four Killed
There was a small plane crash in in Dekalb County, Georgia on October 8, 2021. The plane, a single engine Cessna 210, was attempting to depart from the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport when it crashed. All four people on board were killed in the crash. It is unknown at...
Police Helicopter Crash Lands in Gonzales, Louisiana
There was a helicopter crash in Gonzales, Louisiana on October 6, 2021. The helicopter, a Bell 206 B-3, was attempting to land at the South Louisiana Regional Airport when it had a hard landing, sustaining major damage. Early reports indicate a mechanical failure on...
Beechcraft B35 Plane Crashes in North Carolina
There was a small plane crash in North Carolina on October 3, 2021. The plane, a single engine Beechcraft B35, crashed in the mountains north of Andrews. Two people were killed in the crash. Although authorities received a signal from an emergency location...
Dassault Falcon Jet Crashes in Thompson, Georgia – Two Killed
There was a plane crash in Thompson, Georgia on October 5, 2021. The plane, a Dassault Falcon jet, crashed with two people on board, killing both. The plane was en route from the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Thomson-McDuffie County Airport. The...
Helicopter Crash in Genesee County, New York
There was a helicopter crash in Genesee County, New York on October 6, 2021. The helicopter was attempting to land at the Genesee County Airport when it had a hard landing. The helicopter was returning from Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. No...
Small Plane Crash in Winnie, Texas
There was a small plane crash in Winnie, Texas on October 2, 2021. The plane was used as a float in the Texas Rice Festival Parade. Following the parade the pilot decided to fly it to the airport, and it crashed shortly after taking off from the highway. It is...