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
A Japan Airlines plane and an Arkia charter aircraft made contact during ground operations at JFK Airport. Both planes were empty at the time of the incident. Arkia is working to place passengers on alternative flights
Congressman Ryan Zinke's team arrives to assist locals in managing the situation
Mystery in Alaska: A small plane from Bering Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, disappeared from radar while on its way to the city of Nome. Concern for the lives of the pilot and 9 passengers on the plane
The unusual incident occurred at Chicago Airport: an American Airlines plane on its way to take off for Los Angeles collided with the tail of a United plane on its way to take off for Honolulu. The FAA has launched an investigation into the case, similar to one that happened at Ben Gurion Airport about seven years ago
