DHL Cargo Plane Crashes in Lithuania, Killing At Least One Person
A DHL cargo plane operated by Swiftair crashed into a house near Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, killing at least one person and injuring another. The plane was traveling from Leipzig, Germany. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Drones Cause Havoc Near Boston Airport: Two Men Arrested
Two men have been arrested for flying drones near Logan Airport in Boston.** The drones were spotted flying close to the airport, leading to a multi-agency investigation involving Homeland Security, Massachusetts State Police, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Federal Communications Commission, and Logan Airport Air Traffic Control. Robert Duffy, 42, and Jeremy Folcik, 32, were charged with trespassing and could face additional fines or charges. **The incident highlights the potential dangers of drones near airports and the importance of following FAA guidelines for recreational drone operation.
Drunk Driver Sentenced for Fatal Wedding Night Crash
Tragedy on a Wedding Night:** A woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a DUI crash that killed a bride on her wedding night in South Carolina. Reckless Driving: Jamie Komoroski was driving 65 mph in a 25 mph zone when she crashed into the newlyweds' golf cart. High BAC: A toxicology report found her blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit. No Mercy: The judge showed no mercy, sentencing her to the maximum possible sentence.
Delta Flight Bypass: Stowaway Discovered Mid-Air from NYC to Paris
In a surprising incident, a woman managed to bypass security checks and board a Delta flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport without a boarding pass or passport. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris. It's unclear how she managed to bypass the TSA process and board the Boeing 767-400ER without showing a boarding pass or passport to Delta staff. The TSA is investigating the incident, and the woman could be subject to a civil penalty or fine for bypassing the document check process. Delta is also conducting an exhaustive investigation and working collaboratively with other aviation stakeholders and law enforcement to ensure safety and security.
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania, Killing One
A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania, killing at least one person on board and leaving three others injured. The Spanish crew member who died was not a pilot. The flight originated in Leipzig, Germany. DHL and German investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash, and Lithuanian officials are not ruling out terrorism as a possible motive. The incident is one of several recent cargo-related incidents in Europe.
Car Crash into Elks Lodge in Arizona Leaves 30 Injured
A car crashed into an Elks Lodge restaurant in Apache Junction, Arizona, on Saturday night, leaving 30 people injured. The driver, identified as 73-year-old Thomas Edward Kain, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Ten people were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries, while 15 others were treated at the scene. At least five more people drove themselves to hospitals. The Elks Lodge is a popular community center in the Phoenix suburb, located about 36 miles west of the city.
Helicopter Crashes into Cairns Hilton: Key Facts
A helicopter has crashed into a Hilton hotel in Cairns, igniting a blaze and causing hundreds of guests to be evacuated.
