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Chopper scare: US President Trump and Melania’s helicopter forced to make emergency landing; what White House said

US President Donald Trump’s helicopter was forced into an unscheduled landing on Thursday after a hydraulic fault grounded Marine One during his return to Stansted Airport at the end of his state visit to Britain.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the incident was caused by a “minor hydraulic issue.” She said: “Out of an […]

Minnesota: Helicopter crashes near Airlake Airport, bursts into flames, leaving no survivors; FAA and NTSB launch probe

Minnesota plane crash (Pic credit: X) A helicopter crashed and caught fire Saturday afternoon near a suburban airport in the Minnesota Twin Cities, with authorities confirming there are no survivors. The downed aircraft, identified as a Robinson R66, was discovered around 2:45 pm local time west of Airlake Airport, according to a statement from the […]

Pakistan: Helicopter crashes in Diamer, at least five killed

Representative Image (AI-generated) At least five people were killed when a Pakistan government helicopter crashed in the country’s northern region on Monday, a police official confirmed. The aircraft was carrying out a test landing on a newly proposed helipad in a mountainous tourist area when it went down, Abdul Hameed, a senior police officer in […]

Helicopter spirals out of control, spins wildly before crashing into lake while fighting wildfire — watch terrifying footage

Terrifying footage captures the moment a water-bomber helicopter plunges into Rosporden Lake as it battles raging flames.A routine firefighting mission in Rosporden, France, turned into a heart-stopping scene on Sunday evening when a Morane 29 helicopter, tasked with scooping water to combat a wildfire, lost control and crashed into a lake.Shocking video shows the helicopter […]

‘Death staring in face’: Pakistan floods leave 344 dead; helicopter crash, mass funerals, widespread destruction deepen crisis – Top developments

Northern Pakistan has been left devastated after relentless monsoon rains unleashed flash floods that swept away homes, roads, and entire villages. In just 48 hours, at least 344 people have been killed, with survivors describing the scenes as “doomsday” while rescuers struggle to reach cut-off areas. Pakistan Flood Fury: Watch Moment Journalist Gets Washed Away […]

UK helicopter crash: 3 die as chopper spirals into field during a flight lesson; cause under probe | World News

3 die as chopper spirals into field during a flight lesson in UK; cause under probe (Pic credit: X/@standardnews) Three people were killed and one seriously injured after a helicopter crashed during a flight lesson on the Isle of Wight, off England’s south coast, on Monday morning, authorities said. The Robinson R44 II aircraft, operated […]

Crisis in Colombia: At least 13 people dead, multiple injured in police helicopter crash and Cali bombing; FARC dissidents blamed

At least 13 people dead, multiple injured in police helicopter crash and Cali bombing Colombia endured one of its bloodiest days in recent months on Thursday after a police helicopter was shot down in Antioquia and a car bomb ripped through the city of Cali, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more.President Gustavo […]

Pakistan floods kill 243: Buner hit hardest with 157 deaths; helicopter carrying aid supplies crashes

A neighborhood of Mingora, the main town of Swat Valley, northwestern Pakistan (AP photo) Flash floods caused by heavy rains have killed at least 243 people in Pakistan, with dozens still missing. The worst hit was Buner district in the northwest, where 157 people died on Friday after homes and villages were swept away. Authorities […]

Mississippi crash: Two dead after helicopter crashes into barge on river; FAA, NTSB to investigate

Smoke fills the air from a barge after a helicopter crash in the Mississippi River near Alton, Ill (Image credits: AP) Two people were killed Thursday morning when a helicopter struck a powerline and crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, sparking a fire.A video shared by a witness online […]

DIY flight turns fatal: 88-year-old Russian inventor killed in self-built helicopter; blades detach during takeoff

Screen grab from X @RT_com An 88-year-old man from Russia has died after attempting to take off in a homemade helicopter that came apart during engine startup.Vladimir Trapeznikov, a resident of the Omutninsky district in the Kirov Region, was known locally for building flying machines despite having no formal training. The incident occurred on Thursday, […]