Helicopters operate under intense mechanical stress. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters rely on rapidly rotating systems, constant vibration, complex transmissions, rotor blades, tail rotor assemblies, drive shafts, bearings, linkages, hydraulics, and...
Unmarked towers can create deadly hazards for pilots operating at low altitude. Meteorological evaluation towers, GPS towers, telecommunications towers, and similar structures may be difficult to see from the air, especially when they are narrow, unlighted, placed in...
Two people were killed on September 18, 2026, after a major crash involving two 18-wheelers on Interstate 20 near Pines Road in Shreveport, Louisiana. According to the Shreveport Police Department, one 18-wheeler was traveling westbound when it crossed the center...
An 18-wheeler jackknifed on September 18, 2026, completely shutting down the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 1604 in the San Antonio area. According to the Von Ormy Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 10:00 a.m. Police said the 18-wheeler...
Lashing and unlashing containers is physically demanding and dangerous work. Longshore workers may be required to lift and maneuver heavy lashing gear, work in tight spaces, move through areas with low headroom, climb or work from elevated locations, and perform tasks...
On September 17, 2026, a fatal collision involving a Honda Accord and an commercial vehicle occurred on State Highway 18 just south of Kermit in Winkler County, Texas. According to the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the Honda Accord died from his...
One person was killed on September 15, 2026, after a crash involving a semi-truck trailer along County Line Road in Elgin, Texas. According to Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, the crash happened around 10:45 p.m. in the 16300 block of County Line Road....
Two drivers were injured on September 17, 2026, after a crash involving a Comal ISD school bus and an 18-wheeler in New Braunfels, Texas. According to the New Braunfels Police Department, the collision occurred near Loop 337 and Altgelt Lane. Police said no children...
Three fishermen were rescued on September 16, 2026, after abandoning a burning 65-foot fishing vessel approximately 25 nautical miles southwest of Nantucket, Massachusetts. According to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, the crew of the F/V Hadley Ruth...
Around 170 people were taken off site for treatment or observation on September 16, 2026, after developing symptoms of possible food poisoning at the Golden Pass LNG facility in Port Arthur, Texas. According to reports, emergency crews were called to the facility...