Plane Crash
Plane crashes are aviation accidents or accidents with a passenger, military, business jet or a charter aircraft. A plane crash happens when an aircraft crashes on the earth or falls in the water, at any time after the take-off. Historically, there have been very few plane crashes in which any survivors were found. A plane crash can occur due to engine failure or problems in the aircraft, explosions on board, hijacking of the flight, mistake of the pilots or their wrong decisions and sometimes even due to wrong signaling or problems in communication between the ground duty staff and the pilots.
Tips on How to Survive a Plane Crash
After you board the flight and are comfortably seated what's the next thing you do. Let me guess read the newspaper, listen to music or chat on phone rather than listening to an air attendant who is briefing everyone on board about safety measures. If you are among those who like to ignore the drill, it's time you change your habit.
Iran Plane Crashes in Orumiyeh
An Iran plane crashes in Orumiyeh killing more than 70 people...
Air India Plane Crash: 160 Dead
An Air India plane crashed in the southern Indian city of Mangalore killing at least 160 people on board.
Libyan Plane Crash: Over 100 Dead
An Afriqiyah Airways plane crashed on landing at the Tripoli airport in Libya, killing over 100 passengers on board.
Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crashes
An Ethiopian Airlines plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.
US Airways to Auction 'Miracle on Hudson' Plane
The US airways flight that ended up in the Hudson a year ago is set for an auction.
Former Senator Ted Stevens, Four Others Die in Alaska Plane Crash
A small plane crashed in Alaska yesterday killing Ted Stevens and four others. Former NASA chief Sean O'Keefe and his son survived the crash.
Plane Crash in Pakistan Kills 152, No Survivors
A passenger jet carrying 152 people crashed in the hills around Islamabad this morning, killing all aboard.
Man Crashes Plane into Texas IRS Offices
A Texas man fed up with government intrusion, bailouts and the IRS flew his small plane into an Austin IRS building yesterday, in an act of utter defiance.
Passenger Jet Crashes in Mediterranean, No Survivors Found
A passenger jet leaving Beirut for Ethiopia crashed shortly after take-off in the Mediterranean and no survivors have been reported at this time.
American Airlines Flight Crashes on Landing in Jamaica
An American Airlines flight crashed after landing in Jamaica in heavy rains and at least 40 people were injured in the accident.
Hudson River Air Traffic Controller was on Phone When Crash Occurred
Two air traffic controllers were engaged in some sort of personal phone call when a helicopter and small plane collided over the Hudson, killing nine people.
Two Aircraft Collide Over Hudson River, Nine Dead
A tour helicopter and a small plane collided over the Hudson River on Saturday, killing all nine passengers aboard the two aircraft.
Iranian Plane Crash Kills 168 People
A Caspian Airlines plane crashed in Iran, killing everyone on board, in another reminder of the effects of the U.S. trade sanctions that prevent Iran from accessing safer flight technologies.
Air France Plane Did Not Break Up In Flight
Investigators trying to determine the causes and sequence of events surrounding the crash of Air France Flight 447, have announced that the plane hit the water intact.
Child Rescued from Yemeni Jet that Crashed in Indian Ocean
A Yemeni Airbus 310 carrying over 150 people crashed into the Indian Ocean early Tuesday morning about 21 miles from Comoros - and a 5-year-old child was rescued alive.
Air France Flight Likely Broke Apart in Flight
French officials have officially announced that there are no survivors from Air France Flight 447, which crashed in the Atlantic with very little information available.
Montana Plane Crash Investigation May take Months
Because there was no cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder on the flight, the cause of the crash that killed 3 families and the pilot may take months to determine.
Plane Crashes into Home Near Buffalo, 49 People Killed
A commuter plane carrying 48 passengers and crew members crashed into a home in Clarence, NY late Thursday night, killing one on the ground and everyone on the flight.
Flight Recorders Support Pilot's Account of Incredible Hudson River Landing
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger's account of the take-off and emergency landing of his plane in the Hudson are backed up by the initial evidence being taken from the flight recorders.
Plane Crashes into Hudson after Taking Off from LaGuardia Airport
After striking a bird and suffering damage to two engines, US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River with 150 people aboard.
Cockpit Recordings Released in DJ AM, Travis Barker Plane Crash
Aviation officials in South Carolina have released cockpit voice recordings from the crash that killed four people and left DJ AM and Travis Barker with severe burns.
DJ AM Released From Hospital
DJ AM was released Friday from Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA where he had been hospitalized following a fatal plane crash last week.
Devastating Plane Crash in Madrid: Most Passengers Feared Dead
A Spanair flight taking off for Madrid crashed shortly after takeoff, killing most of the 173 people aboard.
Qantas Makes Emergency Landing with 10-foot Hole in Plane
Passengers aboard a Qantas flight got quite a shock when they heard an explosion and the plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Pilot Keeps a Level Head as Plane Crash-Lands at Heathrow
A Boeing 777 reportedly lost electronic power just before landing at London's Heathrow airport, forcing the plane to land short of the runway in a dramatic skid.
Girl, 13, Survives Two Days in Jungle after Plane Crash in Panama
Francesca Lewis, 13, was the only survivor of a plane crash that claimed the lives of her friend, Talia Klein, Talia's father Michael, and the Panamian pilot.
Man Flies Plane into Mother-in-Law’s House, Killing His Daughter
An Indianapolis man abducted his 8-year-old daughter, strapped her into his private plane, and then intentionally flew it into the side of his former mother-in-law’s house, killing himself and his daughter.
Yankee Pitcher Cory Lidle’s Plane Crashes into NYC Skyscraper
A small plane registered to New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle crashed into a 50-story condominium tower in Manhattan Wednesday, killing two people and bringing back the terror of 9/11 to hundreds of people on the street below.
After you board the flight and are comfortably seated what's the next thing you do. Let me guess read the newspaper, listen to music or chat on phone rather than listening to an air attendant who is briefing everyone on board about safety measures. If you are among those who like to ignore the drill, it's time you change your habit.
Iran Plane Crashes in Orumiyeh
An Iran plane crashes in Orumiyeh killing more than 70 people...
Air India Plane Crash: 160 Dead
An Air India plane crashed in the southern Indian city of Mangalore killing at least 160 people on board.
Libyan Plane Crash: Over 100 Dead
An Afriqiyah Airways plane crashed on landing at the Tripoli airport in Libya, killing over 100 passengers on board.
Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crashes
An Ethiopian Airlines plane has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.
US Airways to Auction 'Miracle on Hudson' Plane
The US airways flight that ended up in the Hudson a year ago is set for an auction.
Former Senator Ted Stevens, Four Others Die in Alaska Plane Crash
A small plane crashed in Alaska yesterday killing Ted Stevens and four others. Former NASA chief Sean O'Keefe and his son survived the crash.
Plane Crash in Pakistan Kills 152, No Survivors
A passenger jet carrying 152 people crashed in the hills around Islamabad this morning, killing all aboard.
Man Crashes Plane into Texas IRS Offices
A Texas man fed up with government intrusion, bailouts and the IRS flew his small plane into an Austin IRS building yesterday, in an act of utter defiance.
Passenger Jet Crashes in Mediterranean, No Survivors Found
A passenger jet leaving Beirut for Ethiopia crashed shortly after take-off in the Mediterranean and no survivors have been reported at this time.
American Airlines Flight Crashes on Landing in Jamaica
An American Airlines flight crashed after landing in Jamaica in heavy rains and at least 40 people were injured in the accident.
Hudson River Air Traffic Controller was on Phone When Crash Occurred
Two air traffic controllers were engaged in some sort of personal phone call when a helicopter and small plane collided over the Hudson, killing nine people.
Two Aircraft Collide Over Hudson River, Nine Dead
A tour helicopter and a small plane collided over the Hudson River on Saturday, killing all nine passengers aboard the two aircraft.
Iranian Plane Crash Kills 168 People
A Caspian Airlines plane crashed in Iran, killing everyone on board, in another reminder of the effects of the U.S. trade sanctions that prevent Iran from accessing safer flight technologies.
Air France Plane Did Not Break Up In Flight
Investigators trying to determine the causes and sequence of events surrounding the crash of Air France Flight 447, have announced that the plane hit the water intact.
Child Rescued from Yemeni Jet that Crashed in Indian Ocean
A Yemeni Airbus 310 carrying over 150 people crashed into the Indian Ocean early Tuesday morning about 21 miles from Comoros - and a 5-year-old child was rescued alive.
Air France Flight Likely Broke Apart in Flight
French officials have officially announced that there are no survivors from Air France Flight 447, which crashed in the Atlantic with very little information available.
Montana Plane Crash Investigation May take Months
Because there was no cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorder on the flight, the cause of the crash that killed 3 families and the pilot may take months to determine.
Plane Crashes into Home Near Buffalo, 49 People Killed
A commuter plane carrying 48 passengers and crew members crashed into a home in Clarence, NY late Thursday night, killing one on the ground and everyone on the flight.
Flight Recorders Support Pilot's Account of Incredible Hudson River Landing
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger's account of the take-off and emergency landing of his plane in the Hudson are backed up by the initial evidence being taken from the flight recorders.
Plane Crashes into Hudson after Taking Off from LaGuardia Airport
After striking a bird and suffering damage to two engines, US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River with 150 people aboard.
Cockpit Recordings Released in DJ AM, Travis Barker Plane Crash
Aviation officials in South Carolina have released cockpit voice recordings from the crash that killed four people and left DJ AM and Travis Barker with severe burns.
DJ AM Released From Hospital
DJ AM was released Friday from Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA where he had been hospitalized following a fatal plane crash last week.
Devastating Plane Crash in Madrid: Most Passengers Feared Dead
A Spanair flight taking off for Madrid crashed shortly after takeoff, killing most of the 173 people aboard.
Qantas Makes Emergency Landing with 10-foot Hole in Plane
Passengers aboard a Qantas flight got quite a shock when they heard an explosion and the plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Pilot Keeps a Level Head as Plane Crash-Lands at Heathrow
A Boeing 777 reportedly lost electronic power just before landing at London's Heathrow airport, forcing the plane to land short of the runway in a dramatic skid.
Girl, 13, Survives Two Days in Jungle after Plane Crash in Panama
Francesca Lewis, 13, was the only survivor of a plane crash that claimed the lives of her friend, Talia Klein, Talia's father Michael, and the Panamian pilot.
Man Flies Plane into Mother-in-Law’s House, Killing His Daughter
An Indianapolis man abducted his 8-year-old daughter, strapped her into his private plane, and then intentionally flew it into the side of his former mother-in-law’s house, killing himself and his daughter.
Yankee Pitcher Cory Lidle’s Plane Crashes into NYC Skyscraper
A small plane registered to New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle crashed into a 50-story condominium tower in Manhattan Wednesday, killing two people and bringing back the terror of 9/11 to hundreds of people on the street below.