Aviation accidents and incidents

A Delta Airlines jet moves along the runway at Laguardia AIrport on November 10, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. The airline industry has rebounded this year and is looking forward to a busy holiday season. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Delta Jet Faces Terrifying Close Call After Disputed Takeoff

There was a disagreement between the pilot and the air traffic controller.

Martha McHardy

BALI, INDONESIA - 2025/06/22: A Jetstar Asia Airways Airbus 320 takes off from Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai airport. Jetstar Asia will cease all operations on July 31 2025. After an extensive analysis of Jetstar Asia rising costs, the shareholders of the airline made the decision to progressively reduce the airline's schedule before permanently ceasing operations. (Photo by Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Passenger Plane Caught Up in Terrifying Near Miss

The second vehicle had entered a restricted space.

Harry Thompson

MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA - 2025/12/25: A Indigo airplane seen arriving on a runway at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Commercial operations of flights started at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) aimed at easing congestion at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), marking an important milestone in infrastructure development. The airport was developed and being operated by Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited. (Photo by Ashish Vaishnav/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Image

BURNING DEPARTURE

Jet Makes Emergency Landing as Flames Rip Through Cabin

Dramatic footage shows travelers shouting “fire!” as flames spread.

Martha McHardy

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) speaks, before U.S. Vice President JD Vance discusses anti-fraud initiatives during a visit to Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing, at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jim Vondruska

Republican Rep. Injured After Plane Lands in Lake

The congressman and gubernatorial candidate was forced to swim to safety.

Sarah-Jane Collins

Piper PA-34

FAMILY’S NIGHTMARE

Desperate Search Launched for Missing Plane Carrying Family

The plane was carrying Mario Lamar, his wife Lili Lamar, and their grandchildren.

Martha McHardy

A major U.S. airport was hit by tire failures on two separate jets within hours of each other. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into both incidents, which took place on Monday at Chicago’s O’Hare International.

2 Jets Suffer Same Scary Problem Hours Apart at Airport

The FAA is probing the incidents involved American Airlines and United jets.

Tom Latchem