Airbus aircraft, similar to the A330 involved in Air France 447, have been involved in 36 similar incidents. Read the article and watch the video here.
Written by tb_neg on July 2nd, 2009 with no comments.
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Just in time for holiday travel, a computer glitch is foiling plans at ORD for United customers.
Written by tb_neg on July 2nd, 2009 with no comments.
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Another bird strike again in LGA, for American Airlines 1256.
Written by tb_neg on June 30th, 2009 with no comments.
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Breaking news: A Yemenia plane crashed off Comoros with 150 on board.
Aircraft was an Airbus A310.
Written by tb_neg on June 29th, 2009 with no comments.
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US Airways 1241 (Boeing 737-400) landed in TPA on June 27th. On this landing, the front tires blew out. No injuries were reported, but Billy Mays was aboard, who sadly died at age 50, unrelated to the accident.
USA 1241 article.
Written by tb_neg on June 28th, 2009 with comments disabled.
Billy Mays article.
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Many of our site visitors have sworn off flying. Air Travel remains the safest way to travel. Today, the Washington Metro derailed, killing 4 and injuring at least 70.
Please join us for a lively discussion in our forums here about the recent Air France incident and the aftermath.
Article and photos about the derailment.
Written by tb_neg on June 22nd, 2009 with comments disabled.
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A Qantas flight from Hong Kong to Perth experienced severe turbulence, (QF68). Of note, the aircraft involved in the incident is an Airbus A330, although Qantas does not believe the A330 being a factor.
Article 1 and Article 2 (thank you Paul!).
Written by tb_neg on June 21st, 2009 with comments disabled.
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A pilot died mid-air on CO61 flight from BRU-EWR. The plane landed safely. Our thoughts are with the pilot’s family and friends.
Written by tb_neg on June 18th, 2009 with comments disabled.
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A woman was paralyzed this weekend when severe turbulence struck her Continental Airlines flight en route from Houston to McAllen, officials said.
The woman, 47, sustained a fractured neck early Saturday when she was thrown against the ceiling while in the bathroom of Continental Flight 511, the Associated Press reported.
This is a very unfortunate accident. Please remember to remain seated with seat belt fastened at all times on a plane, even if a flight seems smooth.
Written by tb_neg on April 21st, 2009 with comments disabled.
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US Airways 1549 taking off from LGA was forced to land in the Hudson River due to a bird strike. Everyone survived, although the river is freezing cold!
Written by tb_neg on January 15th, 2009 with comments disabled.
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