Tag: safety
Rio helicopter crash kills four in Tijuca National Park
A helicopter crashed in Tijuca National Park near Rio de Janeiro on August 8, killing the pilot and three passengers. Brazilian authorities are investigating; the operator and aircraft type have not been confirmed.
Juba plane crash kills 14 aboard Cessna Caravan
A CityLink Aviation Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed about 20 km from Juba on April 27, killing all 14 on board. Officials cite poor weather; investigation is under way.
Air Canada Heathrow emergency: 777 returns after squawking 7700
Air Canada flight AC853 declared an emergency over the Atlantic on May 2 and returned to Heathrow with no injuries. The carrier has not disclosed what prompted the squawk 7700.
SWISS A330 rejects takeoff at Delhi; passengers evacuated
A SWISS A330-300 rejected takeoff at Delhi on April 26 after a No. 1 engine failure, with fire reported near the right main landing gear. Six minor injuries were reported during the evacuation.
Cathay Pacific Plane Encounters Violent Turbulence, Injuring 10 Onboard
A Cathay Pacific flight travelling from Brisbane to Hong Kong experienced severe mid-air turbulence that left 10 people injured, including both passengers and cabin...
Jet2 plane makes emergency landing after pilot’s suspected mid-air heart attack
A Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Birmingham was forced to make an emergency landing in Porto after the pilot suffered a suspected heart attack...
