Plane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records show
Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".
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Queensland Ambulance Service described the collision as 'unsurvivable'.
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Cause of London airport blaze that destroyed 1500 cars revealed
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Woman riding lawnmower struck and killed by aeroplane
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US man indicted on charges of trying to open plane door, attacking crew with spoon
The man went on a midair rant and tried to stab a crewmember with a modified metal spoon.
‘Not sure where the airplane is': 911 call reveals bizarre circumstances of missing fighter jet
Recording reveals perplexing moment after US pilot ejected from fighter jet.
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Rescue helicopter crashes killing fire captain and resident
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Chilling final message from Prigozhin plane steward
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Human remains found in search for Australian army helicopter
The black box crucial to explaining the tragedy is yet to be found.
Air traffic controllers shortage dents airlines' recovery
Financial Times: The shortages have caused delays and reduced schedules.
Six killed when small plane crashes, bursts into flames
Tragedy was second fatal crash in a week at small county-owned airport in California.
'We stand in solidarity': Moment of silence 60 years since plane tragedy
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Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy
A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.
Fuel leak leaves Air NZ flight with one engine
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was an hour into its planned 15-hour flight to Chicago.
Airline fined after worker dies being ‘violently’ sucked into engine
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Wedding chopper crash: Newlyweds file lawsuit against Robinson helicopters
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Plane crashes after flying over DC, four dead
The pilot and three passengers were killed and the plane was 'destroyed' in the crash
New footprints revive hope of finding missing Colombian children
Small footprints found in jungle lift hopes of finding four who survived plane crash.
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Jungle hunt continues for children missing after deadly plane crash
Colombians continue to search for four indigenous children after a plane crash.
Fears for children who survived plane crash, 16 days alone in Colombian jungle
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Flight attendant goes public about surprising piece of Emirates uniform
The woman explained the reason for this piece of uniform the public doesn’t see.
Families desperate to see Erebus memorial built
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Jo Malcolm: Time to reflect on Erebus Memorial site opposition
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'Died a second time': Air France, Airbus cleared over Paris-Rio crash that killed 228
Dismay as firms acquitted of involuntary manslaughter for tragedy on board flight AF47.
Air India flight turned back to Delhi over alleged 'hair pulling' incident
The service turned back around for Delhi, after repeated complaints from crew.
Chilling doco explores wild theories about MH370 disappearance
Netflix docuseries examines theories behind aviation's biggest unsolved mystery.
Gold Coast chopper tragedy: Report reveals what pilot heard before horror crash
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