There was a plane crash in Schaumburg, Illinois on September 11, 2024. During the incident, a single-engine Piper PA-28 crashed into a ditch. At the time, the plane was attempting to land at Schaumburg Airport. There were two people on board at the time. Additional...
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Piper PA-28R Plane Crash in Ferrisburgh, Vermont
There was a deadly plane crash in Ferrisburgh, Vermont on September 10, 2024. During the incident, a single-engine Piper PA-28R crashed with four people on board. Local authorities indicate there were no distress calls from the plane prior to the crash. All four...
Two Delta Planes Collide at Atlanta International Airport
There was an incident involving two Delta planes in Atlanta, Georgia on September 10, 2024. During the incident, Delta Flight 295 was taxiing for takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, when its wing struck a second plane. The other plane,...
Mooney M20F Plane Crash in Cottonwood, Arizona
There was a small plane crash in Cottonwood, Arizona on September 8, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Mooney M20F, crashed into a neighborhood near the Cottonwood Municipal Airport. The pilot was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The accident remains under...
Bell 206B Helicopter Crash near King Salmon, Alaska
There was a helicopter crash near King Salmon, Alaska on September 7, 2024. According to reports, a Bell 206B helicopter crashed in the Naknek River shortly after taking off from the King Salmon Airport. At the time, there was one pilot and four passengers on...
Four Killed in Piper PA-46 Crash in Madison County, Indiana
There was a deadly plane crash in Madison County, Indiana on September 6, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-46, crashed in a corn field near the Anderson Municipal Airport. Reports indicate on its initial approach to the airport, the plane came in too high...
Piper Comanche Plane Crash in Hawthorne, California
There was a plane crash in Hawthorne, California on September 6, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Piper Comanche, crashed while approaching the Hawthorn Airport for a landing. Two people were injured in the crash. The crash remains under investigation. A Piper...
Piper PA28 Plane Crash in Bedminster, New Jersey
There was a plane crash in Bedminster, New Jersey on September 4, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA28, crashed near the Somerset Airport with two people on board. The plane is owned by Ameriflyers of Texas Inc. The accident remains under investigation at...
Cessna 421C Plane Crash in Fairview, Oregon
There was a deadly plane crash in Fairview, Oregon on August 31, 2024. The plane, a twin-engine Cessna 421C, crashed into a group of townhomes near Troutdale Airport. Air traffic controller recordings indicate the pilot may have reported handling problems before the...
The Risks Involved with ATC and Pilot Communications: Understanding the Dangers and Improving Safety
Communication between air traffic control (ATC) and pilots is one of the most critical components of aviation safety. Clear, accurate, and timely exchanges of information between the cockpit and ATC are essential for ensuring that aircraft are operating safely in the...