On This Day in Aviation History: March 6th
Hooters Air begins operations, the crash of Air Algerie Flight 6239, a transcontinental speed record set by an SR-71, Japan flies the world’s heaviest passenger, a Sikorsky Sea King sets a distance record and more!
Goodyear Blimp Bursts Into Flames and Crashes, Killing Pilot
A Goodyear blimp burst into flames Sunday evening in the western region of Germany, killing the pilot, while three passengers were able to survive the accident, local media reported.
Afghanistan Helicopter Crash Injures United Nations Employees
A Mil Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the UN crashed Sunday afternoon in central Afghanistan, injuring a number of UN employees.
787 Fire Investigation Now Focusing On Individual Battery Cells: NTSB
Investigators looking for the cause of January 7's Japan Airlines Boeing 787 fire in Boston are working through the three-day weekend.
Small Plane Hits Mountain in South Africa, Killing Three
A small private plane crashed into a mountain in South Africa, killing all three people on board the aircraft.