Results for: Plane Crash

A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on Highway 501 in Horry County, South Carolina, after experiencing engine problems. The pilot and mechanic onboard safely landed without injuries. The plane, registered to Lift Aircraft LLC, was on a maintenance flight when it experienced an in-flight event that necessitated the emergency landing. The plane landed safely and was towed away by a pickup truck. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Horry County police, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and FAA are assisting in the investigation.

A fuel-carrying airplane crashed and burned outside of Fairbanks, Alaska, killing both pilots on board. Shortly before the crash, one of the pilots reported a fire on the aircraft. The plane was attempting to return to Fairbanks International Airport before losing contact. The wreckage was found on a steep hill near the Tanana River, where recovery efforts are hampered by thin ice and open water. The names of the pilots have not yet been released, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A cargo plane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks International Airport on Tuesday, resulting in their deaths. The crew had reported an in-flight fire and requested an emergency landing before all communication was lost. The cause of the incident remains under investigation, with NTSB investigators on the scene. The plane was operated by Alaska Air Fuel, a Wasilla-based fuel hauling company.

A plane carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday, April 23, with no survivors found, authorities confirmed. The C-54 Skymaster aircraft took off from Fairbanks International Airport in the morning and crashed approximately 7 miles from the airport, sliding into a steep hill on the river’s bank and catching fire, according to Alaska State Troopers. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska regional office, but the tower operator reported witnessing a large plume of smoke. The C-54 Skymaster, a military version of the Douglas DC-4, was originally designed as a commercial aircraft but faced financial challenges during the Depression era. Despite its initial setback, the C-54 has a significant historical background in aviation.

A Douglas C-54 aircraft crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on April 23rd. The plane caught fire and slid into a steep hill, killing both people onboard. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash.

A Douglas C-54 aircraft carrying fuel crashed just after taking off from Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska. The plane crashed into the Tanana River and skidded into a steep riverbank. The Alaska Department of Public Safety reported no survivors were found. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane carrying two people tragically crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, resulting in a fatal outcome. Authorities have confirmed there are no survivors. The aircraft departed from Fairbanks International Airport in the morning and plummeted roughly 7 miles (11 kilometers) from its origin. The plane’s impact with a steep hill on the riverbank ignited flames, according to the Alaska State Troopers.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday, igniting in flames. No survivors have been found. The plane had just taken off from Fairbanks International Airport when it crashed approximately 7 miles away. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the plane slid into a steep hill on the riverbank and caught fire. It remains unclear what transpired between takeoff and the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident.

On Tuesday morning, a Douglas DC-4 aircraft plummeted into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, carrying two individuals. The Alaska State Troopers confirmed that no survivors have been located despite initial responders being on the scene. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are en route to the crash site to commence an investigation. Eyewitness Mike Emers reported hearing an explosion and witnessing the aircraft engulfed in flames prior to the impact. The crash sparked a fire that spread to nearby vegetation, and the debris field included apparent aircraft parts. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area while response efforts continue.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane with two individuals aboard crashed near Fairbanks, Alaska, resulting in a tragic fire. Search efforts have not yielded any survivors. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the plane taking off from Fairbanks International Airport before crashing approximately 7 miles away. Authorities have identified the aircraft as a Douglas C-54 or DC-4, a military version of the World War II-era Douglas DC-4. The National Transportation Safety Board is actively investigating the cause of the crash, while the Federal Aviation Administration and Alaska State Troopers are assisting.