https://theworldwatch.com/tags/plane-crash/ Thu 25 Jun 2026 22:06:14 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616621/us-navy-f-a-18-super-hornet-crashes-during-training-flight-in-washington-state/
The pilot managed to eject safely before impact. There are no reports of injuries on the ground. The cause of the crash is under investigation. ]]> Mon 15 Jun 2026 11:54:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616621/us-navy-f-a-18-super-hornet-crashes-during-training-flight-in-washington-state/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616604/oliver-tree-life-goes-on-and-miss-you-singer-dies-in-helicopter-crash-at-32/
Oliver Tree, the singer, director and record producer known for his hit songs "Life Goes On" and "Miss You," with Robin Schulz, has died. He was 32. The artist was among six killed when two helicopters collided in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in the Southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning, the Associated Press and CNN Brazil reported. ]]> Sun 14 Jun 2026 19:10:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616604/oliver-tree-life-goes-on-and-miss-you-singer-dies-in-helicopter-crash-at-32/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616389/private-jet-crashes-while-emergency-landing-at-la-romana-international-airport-in-dom/
A private jet has crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, authorities said on Sunday. The aircraft reportedly encountered difficulties before seeking to land at the airport. It crashed during the emergency landing attempt, prompting a response from emergency services. A video posted on social media showed a huge plume of smoke at the airport, while water trucks sprayed water to try to control a fire. The director of the Civil Aviation Board, Hector Porcella, told AFP that he still did not know the details of the accident. According to local media reports, two crew members died following the crash. The plane reported an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The crew notified the control tower of a loss of power in one engine and requested immediate return. The crash occurred during the emergency landing maneuver. ]]> Sun 07 Jun 2026 23:27:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616389/private-jet-crashes-while-emergency-landing-at-la-romana-international-airport-in-dom/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1615717/two-u-s-navy-jets-collided-mid-air-and-exploded-during-the-gunfighter-skies-air-show/
All four crew members of two US Navy fighter aircraft involved in a mid-air collision during an air show in Idaho have safely ejected, the Idaho Statesman reported. The incident occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Spectators witnessed two Navy aircraft collide during an aerial performance. According to the Idaho Statesman report on the collision, the aircrafts that collided were reported to be Navy Super Hornets or EA-18G “Vikings” Growlers participating in the air show demonstration. ]]> Mon 18 May 2026 08:10:56 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1615717/two-u-s-navy-jets-collided-mid-air-and-exploded-during-the-gunfighter-skies-air-show/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1615131/third-victim-dies-in-plane-crash-that-hit-building-in-belo-horizonte/
The aircraft departed from Teófilo Otoni, made a stop in Belo Horizonte, and was en route to São Paulo. The pilot and a passenger died at the scene. Businessman Leonardo Berganholi succumbed to his injuries and died in the hospital. ]]> Tue 05 May 2026 08:51:01 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1615131/third-victim-dies-in-plane-crash-that-hit-building-in-belo-horizonte/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614514/good-samaritans-rush-to-rescue-pilot-after-small-plane-crash-in-california/
A small Cessna 172 clipped a high-voltage power line in Pacoima, crashed into a parking lot, and left its elderly pilot in critical condition. The crash caused downed power lines, widespread outages, and traffic disruptions, while bystanders rescued the pilot from the wreckage. ]]> Wed 22 Apr 2026 16:46:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1614514/good-samaritans-rush-to-rescue-pilot-after-small-plane-crash-in-california/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1612149/a-u-s-fighter-jet-crashed-in-kuwait-pilot-survived/
U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait on Tuesday, with footage circulating showing the aircraft falling from the sky. The pilot ejected safely using the ejection seat and survived, according to initial reports. The crash is being reported as an apparent friendly fire incident involving the U.S. Air Force, though official details have not yet been released by U.S. Central Command or the Pentagon. ]]> Mon 02 Mar 2026 09:22:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1612149/a-u-s-fighter-jet-crashed-in-kuwait-pilot-survived/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611100/single-engine-plane-made-an-emergency-landing-in-georgia/
Multiple people were injured after a single-engine plane made an emergency landing on a road Monday in Gainesville, Georgia A single-engine plane struck three vehicles during a midday emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway. Despite landing near power lines during peak traffic, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. The aircraft suffered a total engine loss shortly after takeoff, forcing an immediate descent onto the road. ]]> Tue 10 Feb 2026 09:51:00 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611100/single-engine-plane-made-an-emergency-landing-in-georgia/