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Rescuers Locate Crashed Sukhoi Superjet On Indonesian Mountain

Posted May 9, 2012 by Matt Molnar

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 that crashed in Indonesia on Wednesday has been located by rescuers.

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In a photo posted on Sky Aviation's Facebook page, the Sukhoi Superjet-100 demonstrator sits at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta before takeoff Wednesday. Ten Sky employees were onboard.
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Sukhoi Superjet Demo Flight Crashes in Indonesia, Plane and 46 Passengers Missing

Posted May 9, 2012 by Matt Molnar

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 performing a demonstration flight for media, airline and aviation personnel with 46 people onboard crashed near a mountain in Indonesia on Wednesday. Their fate was not immediately known, as a rescue operation had to be called off due to bad weather.

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Rough location of the crash site, about 1 mile from the end of the Benzair Bhutto International Airport runway. (Map via Google)
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No Survivors as Airliner Carrying 127 People Crashes Near Islamabad Airport [UPDATED]

Posted April 20, 2012 by Matt Molnar

A Bhoja Air Boeing 737 with 127 people on board has crashed while attempting to land at Islamabad International Airport. There was no immediate word on the condition of the passengers.

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Cessna 421 Golden Eagle (N48DL) that went down in the Gulf of Mexico on April 19, seen here on a brighter day at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. (Photo by Daniel Compton)
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Gulf of Mexico Plane Crash May Have Been Caused by Pressurization Problems, Early Evidence Indicates

Posted April 19, 2012 by Matt Molnar

While it will take months or years to find a definitive cause of the crash of the Cessna 421 that went down in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, initial evidence may indicate that the pilot lost consciousness due to pressurization issues.

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Wreckage of the F/A-18 which crashed in Virginia Beach
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Navy Fighter Jet Crashes Into Virginia Beach Apartment Complex

Posted April 6, 2012 by Matt Molnar

A US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet crashed in a residential area of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Friday afternoon. Both pilots were reported to have ejected, but injuries on the ground were not immediately clear.

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A US Air Force F-16
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US Fighter Jet Crashes in South Korea, Pilot Safe

Posted March 21, 2012 by BNO News

The pilot of a US Air Force F-16 safely ejected before crashing in a village near Kunsan AFB in South Korea during a joint military exercise.

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Turkish Military Helicopter Crashes In Afghanistan, Killing 16

Posted March 17, 2012 by BNO News

A Turkish military helicopter crashed into a house on the outskirts of the Afghan capital of Kabul early Friday morning, killing twelve soldiers and four civilians on the ground, officials said on Saturday.

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Royal Norwegian Air Force C-130 on display in Oslo
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Missing Norwegian Military Plane Found in Northern Sweden

Posted March 17, 2012 by BNO News

Swedish forces late Friday afternoon discovered possible debris from a Norwegian military transport plane which went missing over the Scandinavian Mountains on Thursday, officials said.

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The helicopter went down in the central Nigerian city of Jos
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Four Nigerian Police Officials Killed in Helicopter Crash

Posted March 16, 2012 by BNO News

Four senior police officials were killed on late Wednesday morning when a police helicopter crashed into houses in the central Nigerian city of Jos, officials said on Thursday.

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The plane went down in the southwestern corner of North Carolina
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Business Jet Crashes Near Airport in North Carolina, Killing Four People [UPDATED]

Posted March 15, 2012 by Matt Molnar

A business jet crashed near the end of the runway at Macon County Airport in Franklin, North Carolina on Thursday, killing all four people onboard.

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Turkish Stars NF-5A, built by Canadair under license from Northrop
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Fighter Jet Crash in Turkey Kills Turkish Stars Aerobatic Pilot

Posted March 15, 2012 by BNO News

A fighter jet belonging to the Turkish Stars aerobatic team crashed in central Turkey on Tuesday, killing the pilot.

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Commercial Aviation Safer Than Ever in 2011

Posted March 7, 2012 by BNO News

Passenger safety improved significantly last year as the numbers of accidents and fatalities reached the lowest in aviation history, the IATA said on Tuesday.

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The plane went down in the Piedra Blanca area of Chiloe Island, part of an archipelago located off the coast of Chile in the Los Lagos Region
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Chile Plane Crash Rescuers Find Eighth Body

Posted March 6, 2012 by BNO News

Search-and-rescue workers have recovered an eighth body after a small plane crashed in southern Chile last week, officials said.

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The crash occurred outside of Frankfurt, in Egelsbach, Germany
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Business Jet Crash in Germany Kills Five

Posted March 2, 2012 by BNO News

Five people were killed Thursday when a Cessna Citation X business jet crashed near an airport in western Germany, police said.

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The helicopter went down in the village of Quebrada Seca, near Guatemala's border with Belize
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10 Killed as Guatemalan Air Force Helicopter Crashes on Rescue Mission for Another Downed Chopper

Posted February 29, 2012 by BNO News

Ten people were killed on Tuesday when an Guatemalan Air Force helicopter crashed in northern Guatemala after being sent to help with another helicopter crash in the region, defense officials said. There were no survivors.

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A Cessna 150 crashed near Lahore, Pakistan
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Small Plane Crash in Eastern Pakistan Kills Two

Posted February 25, 2012 by BNO News

A pilot instructor and a trainee were killed on Thursday afternoon when a small plane crashed in the driveway of a house in eastern Pakistan, local media reported on Friday. There were no casualties on the ground.

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U.S. Marine Corps pilots from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to land a UH-1Y Huey belonging to the squadron, during confined area landing training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in 2008
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7 Marines Killed in Midair Helicopter Collision

Posted February 23, 2012 by Matt Molnar

Two US Marine Corps helicopters collided over Arizona during a training mission Wednesday night, killing all seven Marines on both helicopters.

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The incident occurred near Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Wyoming
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Rescue Helicopter Crashes While Responding to Wyoming Snowmobile Accident

Posted February 19, 2012 by BNO News

One emergency worker was killed on Thursday afternoon when a rescue helicopter crashed while responding to a snowmobile accident in Wyoming, local authorities confirmed on Friday. Two others were injured.

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The crash occurred near Belem, Para, Brazil
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Small Plane Crash in Northern Brazil Kills Four

Posted February 19, 2012 by BNO News

Four people were killed on Thursday when a Beechcraft Baron crashed in northern Brazil, officials said on Friday. There were no survivors.

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North Korean Commerce Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash

Posted February 17, 2012 by BNO News

North Korean commerce minister Kim Bong-cheol was killed on Tuesday when his helicopter crashed on a small island in North Pyongan province, according to a news report on Thursday. Four others were also killed.

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