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Air crashes

Cockpit brawl sparks mid-air emergency on Israel-bound flydubai flight

The plane was headed to Tel Aviv when it transmitted an emergency signal and diverted from its path.
The plane was headed to Tel Aviv when it transmitted an emergency signal and diverted from its path.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 24, 2026

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sept 23.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sept 23.

Air force fighter jet crashes on training exercise in Britain

A video clip on social media showed what appeared to be the two pilots ejecting moments before the aircraft crashed in flames.
A video clip on social media showed what appeared to be the two pilots ejecting moments before the aircraft crashed in flames.

China creates Italy-size no-fly zone around Beijing after rare crash

The CITIC Tower in Beijing had visible damage after the crash killed the plane’s pilot and injured 13 other people at the site.
The CITIC Tower in Beijing had visible damage after the crash killed the plane’s pilot and injured 13 other people at the site.

NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three

First responders at the scene of a helicopter crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, on Sept 15.
First responders at the scene of a helicopter crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, on Sept 15.

Amazon halts operations with cargo carrier 21 Air after fatal Miami crash

The Sept 6 flight overran the runway at Miami and killed five people on the ground.
The Sept 6 flight overran the runway at Miami and killed five people on the ground.

Sarawak helicopter crash: Preliminary report expected in early October

According to Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, the helicopter had a certificate or airworthiness valid until August 2027.
According to Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, the helicopter had a certificate or airworthiness valid until August 2027.

Pilot pressed on with landing despite warnings in Miami cargo crash, NTSB says

A damaged car next to the wreckage of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that overran a runway at Miami International Airport.
A damaged car next to the wreckage of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that overran a runway at Miami International Airport.

Calls to halt Flying Doctor Service following fatal helicopter crash in Sarawak

The helicopter was carrying four healthcare workers and one pilot, all of whom died in the crash.
The helicopter was carrying four healthcare workers and one pilot, all of whom died in the crash.

Pilots considered aborting landing after touchdown in Miami cargo crash, NTSB says

The NTSB said there was no indication in the recorded data that speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed to help slow the plane.
The NTSB said there was no indication in the recorded data that speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed to help slow the plane.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.