Aviation accidents and incidents
SOUNDS FAMILIAR
‘JUST DROPPED’
Passengers say people were thrown into the roof of the LATAM Dreamliner during a sudden loss of altitude.
‘CATASTROPHIC’
The pilot radioed to say the aircraft would not make an approved emergency landing, authorities said.
‘BEYOND COMPREHENSION’
Six people were aboard the helicopter when it went down in “wintry” conditions.
THAT SUCKED
A flight had to make an emergency landing a gaping hole reportedly appeared in the fuselage and the cabin depressurized.
‘TRAGIC’
The girls were just 10 and 12 years old, authorities said.
FINAL APPROACH
The deceased aviator was slumped over with his head resting on the pilot’s shoulder.
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN
One of the most dangerous places you could be if a solar storm hit the Earth is up in the air.