The incident occurred during a landing approach in Charlotte. The case brings forward the phenomenon of lasers in aviation, an ongoing danger that is leading to stricter enforcement and criminal investigations
A Beechcraft plane operated by a local company crashed in northern Colombia, during a flight from Cucuta to Oceania. All 13 passengers and two crew members died; the investigation is ongoing
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation after an Embraer E175 aircraft experienced an air compression problem while flying in western Washington state
A private jet with eight passengers on board has crashed during takeoff at Maine's Bangor airport. The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 600
Six people were treated at the scene after a vehicle crashed into ticketing counters at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, authorities say. The driver was arrested; the circumstances of the incident are still under investigation
The NTSB investigation determined that the left engine and wing attachment system separated seconds after takeoff due to severe fatigue cracks in a critical component. The cracks had previously been identified but were not considered a safety hazard, and they spread across 75% of the surface in the pylon's rear attachment bearing, leading to the separation of the engine and pylon from the wing
The investigative committee's conclusions on the radio-frequency jamming that paralyzed Greek airspace are clear: a malfunction caused the unintentional activation and continuous transmission of numerous transmitters. The head of the Greek Civil Aviation Authority resigned
The whale, about 9 meters long and weighing about 13 tons, was found dead in the bow of the ship. Authorities decided to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death, and are also working to find a burial place
An F-16 plane crashed during a training exercise in the deserts of the western United States. The pilot ejected seconds before the crash and is in good condition; the US military has launched an investigation into the incident
Update: at least 12 people died due to the engine separating from the wing during takeoff run, initial NTSB findings say. The black boxes have been removed, with data expected to be recovered
