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<p>Operations at the United Kingdom's Birmingham Airport were temporarily halted on Wednesday (August 8) after an "aircraft incident". The airport shut its runway following the incident.</p><p>After the "airport incident", flights have been put on hold at the airport as passengers have been advised to check the status of their flight before travelling.</p><p>"Following an aircraft incident, the runway is temporarily closed. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause," Birmingham Airport said in a statement, shortly after 2:40 pm (local time).</p><p>“We will keep passengers already at the airport informed, and those due to travel later today are advised to check the status of their flight before coming to the airport," it added.</p><p>One passenger at the airport told The Standard that they could see fire engines on the runway near a small airplane. Moreover, one person has suffered injuries, the police said, according to the BBC.</p><p>The police force in an update on social media said, "A small aircraft was involved in an emergency landing at around 1.40pm. Officers are among the emergency crews at the scene and one person has been reported to have minor injuries."</p><p>Moreover, following the incident, the website for Birmingham Airport has gone down and it has been down for an hour now. This led to the police force beginning an investigation. The police said that the Civil Aviation Authority has been informed of the incident and "the airport has suspended operations as an investigation is carried out".</p>

After the "airport incident", flights have been put on hold at the airport as passengers have been advised to check the status of their flight before travelling.

Operations at the United Kingdom's Birmingham Airport were temporarily halted on Wednesday (August 8) after an "aircraft incident". The airport shut its runway following the incident. After the "airport incident", flights have been put on hold at the airport as passengers have been advised to check the status of their flight before travelling. "Following an aircraft incident, the runway is temporarily closed. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause," Birmingham Airport said in a statement, shortly after 2:40 pm (local time). “We will keep passengers already at the airport informed, and those due to travel later today are advised to check the status of their flight before coming to the airport," it added. One passenger at the airport told The Standard that they could see fire engines on the runway near a small airplane. Moreover, one person has suffered injuries, the police said, according to the BBC. The police force in an update on social media said, "A small aircraft was involved in an emergency landing at around 1.40pm. Officers are among the emergency crews at the scene and one person has been reported to have minor injuries." Moreover, following the incident, the website for Birmingham Airport has gone down and it has been down for an hour now. This led to the police force beginning an investigation. The police said that the Civil Aviation Authority has been informed of the incident and "the airport has suspended operations as an investigation is carried out".

<p>After the "airport incident", flights have been put on hold at the airport as passengers have been advised to check the status of their flight before travelling.</p>

'Aircraft incident': UK's Birmingham Airport shuts runway, passengers warned

<p>In a shocking incident, an Alaska Airlines plane faced trouble mid-air after its pilot revealed that he was not certified to land the flight at the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), as per&nbsp;reports.</p>

<p>The plane, which was operated by Skywest, was then diverted from its destination of Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).</p>

<p>Alaska Airlines flight was flying towards its destination when the pilot said in the cockpit that he was not able to land, as reported by the&nbsp;Cowboy State Daily which cited a Reddit user who said he was the passenger.</p>

<p>The plane, which was a twin jet Embraer ERJ 175, was then flown to Salt Lake City where it safely landed, as reported by FlightAware.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unqualified pilot's position was then taken by another qualified pilot before the plane took off and finally landed in Jackson Hole at 2:55 pm (local time). Because of this, the plane was more than three hours late than its scheduled arrival time.</p>

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<p>In a statement to Cowboy State Daily, regional airline SkyWest accepted that they had to divert the plane and said that the lack of “correct paperwork” led to the appointment of the uncertified pilot.</p>

<p>“[Flight 3491] landed for a short time in Salt Lake City to correct a paperwork error related to the flight crew,” said the airline&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The flight continued to Jackson Hole after a delay while a new pilot was secured to operate the flight. All pilots involved were qualified to fly and land the aircraft; the flight diverted from Jackson Hole due to an internal administrative error and out of an abundance of caution," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how a passenger described the bumpy ride on Reddit</strong></h2>

<p>A Reddit user, who had the username “babecityrecords”, wrote about his experience in a post titled “Something VERY weird happened on our Alaska flight yesterday: our pilot was unqualified to land??”</p>

<p>He said that the passengers were first notified regarding the plane's diversion after an announcement was made to get ready for the descent.</p>

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<p>“Hey, I’m really sorry folks but due to me not having the proper qualification to land in Jackson Hole, we need to divert to Salt Lake City Utah. We’ll keep you posted on the next steps,” announced the pilot, as per the Reddit user.</p>

<p>“We then landed in Salt Lake City, they again apologised and gave us no other info, waited on the tarmac for about 1.5 hours, and then the pilot got off the plane (in a walk of shame since his bag was in the overhead in the back of the plane lol) and then a new pilot from Salt Lake City got on the plane and we flew into Jackson,” the user added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Reddit user said that the landing of the plane by the uncertified pilot at Jackson Hole&nbsp;was perhaps “the bumpiest landing in the descent I’ve ever experienced".</p>

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In a shocking incident, an Alaska Airlines plane faced trouble mid-air after its pilot revealed that he was not certified to land the flight at the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), as per reports.

In a shocking incident, an Alaska Airlines plane faced trouble mid-air after its pilot revealed that he was not certified to land the flight at the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), as per reports. The plane, which was operated by Skywest, was then diverted from its destination of Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). Alaska Airlines flight was flying towards its destination when the pilot said in the cockpit that he was not able to land, as reported by the Cowboy State Daily which cited a Reddit user who said he was the passenger. The plane, which was a twin jet Embraer ERJ 175, was then flown to Salt Lake City where it safely landed, as reported by FlightAware. The unqualified pilot's position was then taken by another qualified pilot before the plane took off and finally landed in Jackson Hole at 2:55 pm (local time). Because of this, the plane was more than three hours late than its scheduled arrival time. Also Read: Mid-air scare! Lightning strikes Delta flight over Atlantic Ocean. Here’s what happens next In a statement to Cowboy State Daily, regional airline SkyWest accepted that they had to divert the plane and said that the lack of “correct paperwork” led to the appointment of the uncertified pilot. “[Flight 3491] landed for a short time in Salt Lake City to correct a paperwork error related to the flight crew,” said the airline in a statement. “The flight continued to Jackson Hole after a delay while a new pilot was secured to operate the flight. All pilots involved were qualified to fly and land the aircraft; the flight diverted from Jackson Hole due to an internal administrative error and out of an abundance of caution," it added. Here's how a passenger described the bumpy ride on Reddit A Reddit user, who had the username “babecityrecords”, wrote about his experience in a post titled “Something VERY weird happened on our Alaska flight yesterday: our pilot was unqualified to land??” He said that the passengers were first notified regarding the plane's diversion after an announcement was made to get ready for the descent. Watch: Brazil plane crash probe: 100% data extracted from black boxes “Hey, I’m really sorry folks but due to me not having the proper qualification to land in Jackson Hole, we need to divert to Salt Lake City Utah. We’ll keep you posted on the next steps,” announced the pilot, as per the Reddit user. “We then landed in Salt Lake City, they again apologised and gave us no other info, waited on the tarmac for about 1.5 hours, and then the pilot got off the plane (in a walk of shame since his bag was in the overhead in the back of the plane lol) and then a new pilot from Salt Lake City got on the plane and we flew into Jackson,” the user added. The Reddit user said that the landing of the plane by the uncertified pilot at Jackson Hole was perhaps “the bumpiest landing in the descent I’ve ever experienced". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In another runway mishap that would have been a catastrophe, an IndiGo aircraft made a touchdown on the same runway from which an Air India flight was taking off at Mumbai airport in India.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;two Airbus A320neos came dangerously close to each other on Saturday evening (June 8).</p>

<p>The IndiGo flight 5053 had taken off from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) and was landing on Runway 27 while the Air India flight 657 took off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), reported aviation news outlet&nbsp;Simple Flying.</p>

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<p>According to the report, the Air India Airbus managed to get airborne and was able to take off without incident, but was likely unaware of the other plane approaching it from behind.</p>

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<p>Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that they have derostered an Air Traffic Control official and launched an investigation into the incident.</p>

<p>In the footage which circulated on social media platforms, the two planes are seen on the same runway - the Air India jet taking off and the IndiGo plane landing.</p>

<h2><strong>How did the airlines react to the incident?</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement, IndiGo said that the pilot of the Indore-Mumbai flight followed the instructions of the ATC.</p>

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<p>"On Jun 8, 2024 IndiGo flight 6E 6053 from Indore was given landing clearance by ATC at Mumbai Airport. The pilot in Command continued the approach and landing and followed ATC instructions. At IndiGo, passenger safety is paramount to us, and we have reported the incident as per procedure," it said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Air India too claimed that ATC had given clearance to its plane for take-off.</p>

<p>"AI657 from Mumbai to Trivandrum was on take-off roll on June 8. The Air India aircraft was cleared by Air Traffic Control to enter the runway and subsequently cleared for take-off. The Air India aircraft continued with the take-off movement in accordance with laid down procedures. An investigation has been initiated by the authorities to find out more on the clearance given to the airlines," it said in a statement.</p>

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In another runway mishap that would have been a catastrophe, an IndiGo aircraft made a touchdown on the same runway from which an Air India flight was taking off at Mumbai airport in India.

In another runway mishap that would have been a catastrophe, an IndiGo aircraft made a touchdown on the same runway from which an Air India flight was taking off at Mumbai airport in India. The two Airbus A320neos came dangerously close to each other on Saturday evening (June 8). The IndiGo flight 5053 had taken off from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR) and was landing on Runway 27 while the Air India flight 657 took off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), reported aviation news outlet Simple Flying. Also Read: American Airlines flight attendants reject latest contract proposal According to the report, the Air India Airbus managed to get airborne and was able to take off without incident, but was likely unaware of the other plane approaching it from behind. Very Close call today at VABB. @IndiGo6E tries to land while an aircraft is still on the roll on RW27. #AvGeek pic.twitter.com/tbHsDXjneF — Hirav (@hiravaero) June 8, 2024 × Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that they have derostered an Air Traffic Control official and launched an investigation into the incident. In the footage which circulated on social media platforms, the two planes are seen on the same runway - the Air India jet taking off and the IndiGo plane landing. How did the airlines react to the incident? In a statement, IndiGo said that the pilot of the Indore-Mumbai flight followed the instructions of the ATC. Watch: Gravitas | Gravitas campaign: Make flying safe again "On Jun 8, 2024 IndiGo flight 6E 6053 from Indore was given landing clearance by ATC at Mumbai Airport. The pilot in Command continued the approach and landing and followed ATC instructions. At IndiGo, passenger safety is paramount to us, and we have reported the incident as per procedure," it said. Meanwhile, Air India too claimed that ATC had given clearance to its plane for take-off. "AI657 from Mumbai to Trivandrum was on take-off roll on June 8. The Air India aircraft was cleared by Air Traffic Control to enter the runway and subsequently cleared for take-off. The Air India aircraft continued with the take-off movement in accordance with laid down procedures. An investigation has been initiated by the authorities to find out more on the clearance given to the airlines," it said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: IndiGo aircraft touches down on runway as Air India's takes off, planes come dangerously close

<p>A small plane made a wheels-up emergency landing after several hours of circling above Newcastle Airport in New South Wales. The Beechcraft Super King airplane, operated by Eastern Air Services, had three people onboard, including the pilot, found its landing gear failed when it was just 10 minutes into the flight during its 112-mile journey to Port Macquarie in the north.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video that is now going viral on social media shows the plane approaching the runway without an activated landing gear. As it touches down the runway, it skids along the tarmac until finally coming to a stop. Emergency response vehicles on standby then raced to the aid of the plane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities as well as the onlookers near the tarmac burst into applause as it safely landed.</p>

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<p>Neither the pilot nor the two passengers, a 60-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, faced any injuries. Superintendent Wayne Humphrey of the New South Wales police praised the pilot for managing to successfully land the plane without any material or lively harm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''After some hours in the air burning off some fuel, he [the pilot] made a textbook wheels-up landing, which I was very happy to see … It ended really well, thank goodness,'' he said.</p>

<p>"It was a great result, really well done by the pilot. I could hear him on the air, he sounded very calm to me,"&nbsp;Humphrey added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Newcastle Airport said in a statement posted on social media: ''We're incredibly relieved the aircraft landed safely this afternoon. We're investigating options to recover the aircraft and re-open the airfield as soon as possible.''</p>

<p>The transport safety bureau in Australia is now investigating the incident. Authorities closed the runway for 24 hours for a complete assessment post the emergency landing.</p>

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A small plane made a wheels-up emergency landing after several hours of circling above Newcastle Airport in New South Wales. The Beechcraft Super King airplane, operated by Eastern Air Services, had three people onboard, including the pilot, found its landing gear failed when it was just 10 minutes into the flight during its 112-mile journey to Port Macquarie in the north.

A small plane made a wheels-up emergency landing after several hours of circling above Newcastle Airport in New South Wales. The Beechcraft Super King airplane, operated by Eastern Air Services, had three people onboard, including the pilot, found its landing gear failed when it was just 10 minutes into the flight during its 112-mile journey to Port Macquarie in the north. A video that is now going viral on social media shows the plane approaching the runway without an activated landing gear. As it touches down the runway, it skids along the tarmac until finally coming to a stop. Emergency response vehicles on standby then raced to the aid of the plane. The authorities as well as the onlookers near the tarmac burst into applause as it safely landed. Also watch | Passenger plane crashes in Afghanistan's mountains × Neither the pilot nor the two passengers, a 60-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, faced any injuries. Superintendent Wayne Humphrey of the New South Wales police praised the pilot for managing to successfully land the plane without any material or lively harm. A Beechcraft B200 Super King Air aircraft (VH-XDV), reporting an issue with its landing gear has made a successful belly landing at Newcastle Airport in New South Wales after three hours of circling in the air to burn off the fuel. The pilot and passengers walked away from the… pic.twitter.com/Jnk8ZbX8k6 — FL360aero (@fl360aero) May 13, 2024 × ''After some hours in the air burning off some fuel, he [the pilot] made a textbook wheels-up landing, which I was very happy to see … It ended really well, thank goodness,'' he said. "It was a great result, really well done by the pilot. I could hear him on the air, he sounded very calm to me," Humphrey added. Also read | Afghanistan plane crash: What we know so far as India, Taliban, Russia give differing accounts Newcastle Airport said in a statement posted on social media: ''We're incredibly relieved the aircraft landed safely this afternoon. We're investigating options to recover the aircraft and re-open the airfield as soon as possible.'' The transport safety bureau in Australia is now investigating the incident. Authorities closed the runway for 24 hours for a complete assessment post the emergency landing. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Australian plane skids through runway without landing gear

<p>A United Airlines aircraft rolled off a runway and got stuck in the grass in Houston on Friday (Mar 8). Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft. In a statement, United Airlines said that no injuries were reported among the 160 passengers and six crew members. The airline said that stairs were brought to the plane and the crew helped all passengers leave safely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It did not immediately comment on what caused the plane to veer off the runway.</p>

<p>The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched an investigation into the incident. “All passengers have been bused to the terminal and are being assisted by our team with their onward connections and other needs. We are removing luggage from the aircraft and will work to reunite customers with their belongings as quickly as possible,” United Airlines said, adding it would work with the NTSB, FAA, and Boeing to understand what happened.</p>

<p>According to Houston Airport System, flight 2477 from Memphis, Tennessee had landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport around 8 am and was rolling toward a terminal gate when the Boeing 737 Max 8 left the pavement.</p>

<p>A video taken following the landing showed the aircraft tilted to one side with one of its wings very close to the ground.</p>

<p>One of the passengers, Mike Allard, told local media that he heard a “huge pop” before the aircraft tilted over, catching everyone by surprise. “Seems like we were making a turn. The plane was going a little too fast and just slid off. That’s what I took it as,” Allard, a pastor, said, adding he was glad that everyone was ok.</p>

<p>This incident in Houston came days after a United Airlines aircraft bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after losing a tyre while taking off from San Francisco.</p>

<p>According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, The tyre landed in an employee parking lot at San Francisco International Airport, where it smashed into a car and shattered its back window before breaking through a fence and coming to a stop in a neighbouring lot.</p>

<p>No injuries were reported. United Airlines said that the flight had 235 passengers and a crew of 14.&nbsp;</p>

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A United Airlines aircraft rolled off a runway and got stuck in the grass in Houston on Friday (Mar 8). Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft. In a statement, United Airlines said that no injuries were reported among the 160 passengers and six crew members.

A United Airlines aircraft rolled off a runway and got stuck in the grass in Houston on Friday (Mar 8). Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft. In a statement, United Airlines said that no injuries were reported among the 160 passengers and six crew members. The airline said that stairs were brought to the plane and the crew helped all passengers leave safely. It did not immediately comment on what caused the plane to veer off the runway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched an investigation into the incident. “All passengers have been bused to the terminal and are being assisted by our team with their onward connections and other needs. We are removing luggage from the aircraft and will work to reunite customers with their belongings as quickly as possible,” United Airlines said, adding it would work with the NTSB, FAA, and Boeing to understand what happened. According to Houston Airport System, flight 2477 from Memphis, Tennessee had landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport around 8 am and was rolling toward a terminal gate when the Boeing 737 Max 8 left the pavement. A video taken following the landing showed the aircraft tilted to one side with one of its wings very close to the ground. One of the passengers, Mike Allard, told local media that he heard a “huge pop” before the aircraft tilted over, catching everyone by surprise. “Seems like we were making a turn. The plane was going a little too fast and just slid off. That’s what I took it as,” Allard, a pastor, said, adding he was glad that everyone was ok. This incident in Houston came days after a United Airlines aircraft bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after losing a tyre while taking off from San Francisco. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press, The tyre landed in an employee parking lot at San Francisco International Airport, where it smashed into a car and shattered its back window before breaking through a fence and coming to a stop in a neighbouring lot. No injuries were reported. United Airlines said that the flight had 235 passengers and a crew of 14. (With inputs from agencies)

Passengers evacuated from United Airlines aircraft after it rolls off runway in Houston

Investigations start as charred Japan Airlines parts lie on tarmac

<p>Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died,&nbsp;the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP</p>

<p>"Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.</p>

<p>The Japan Airlines&nbsp;plane caught fire on the runway, with NHK broadcasting footage of flames emanating from the aircraft's windows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan Airlines confirmed that the affected aircraft, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, has successfully evacuated all 367 passengers.</p>

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<p>NHK footage showed active efforts by fire crews to control the fire, but specific details regarding injuries or the incident's exact nature are yet to be clarified.</p>

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<p>Japan has maintained a strong safety record in commercial aviation, with no major accidents in recent decades. The most severe incident dates back to 1985 when a JAL jumbo jet crashed in the central Gunma region, resulting in the tragic loss of 520 passengers and crew.</p>

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Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.

Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters. The Japan Airlines plane caught fire on the runway, with NHK broadcasting footage of flames emanating from the aircraft's windows. Japan Airlines confirmed that the affected aircraft, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, has successfully evacuated all 367 passengers. Also read | Horrifying moment when passenger plane turns into fireball upon landing in Japan NHK footage showed active efforts by fire crews to control the fire, but specific details regarding injuries or the incident's exact nature are yet to be clarified. Watch the video here: Japan airlines plane now completely engulfed in flames at Tokyo Airport. All passengers reportedly survived in the accident pic.twitter.com/4cBVxuwe0l — Dedy Sudarwanto (@dedygober) January 2, 2024 × Japan has maintained a strong safety record in commercial aviation, with no major accidents in recent decades. The most severe incident dates back to 1985 when a JAL jumbo jet crashed in the central Gunma region, resulting in the tragic loss of 520 passengers and crew. Also read | Powerful earthquake in Japan may have shifted land by 1.3 metres (With inputs from agencies)

Japan: 5 aboard coast guard jet killed in collision with passenger plane

<p>A small propeller plane veered off the runway while landing at an airport in Texas and then collided with a moving car on a road nearby, thereby injuring one person.</p>

<p>A clip shared on social media X showed the exact moment the plane breached the fence during its emergency landing as it bounced and skidded onto a road before colliding with a white sedan.</p>

<p>The incident occurred at the Aero Country Airport in McKinney, a suburb approximately 35 miles north of Dallas.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Flight was going too fast'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>"I saw the airplane coming down the runway quickly I knew that he wasn't gonna have time to stop," Jack Schneider, who witnessed and captured the whole incident, told local news broadcaster WFAA-TV on Saturday.</p>

<p>"It was clearly going too fast, the tyres were smoking."</p>

<p>So far, it has not been revealed as to what caused the accident.</p>

<p>According to reports, the car driver suffered minor injuries and was admitted to a nearby hospital, while the two people in the plane escaped unhurt.</p>

<h2><strong>FAA announces investigation</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;McKinney Fire Department, in a statement, said that paramedics evaluated all three patients at the scene and transported the car's driver to the hospital with minor injuries.</p>

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<p>Local reports said that the single-engine Lancair IV-P also lost a wheel during the accident.</p>

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<p>The McKinney Fire Department said that the flight had originated in Midland, a Texas oilpatch city 330 miles (531 kilometres) west of Dallas.</p>

<p>The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board announced that they are investigating the crash, adding that the NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.</p>

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A small propeller plane veered off the runway while landing at an airport in Texas and then collided with a moving car on a road nearby, thereby injuring one person.

A small propeller plane veered off the runway while landing at an airport in Texas and then collided with a moving car on a road nearby, thereby injuring one person. A clip shared on social media X showed the exact moment the plane breached the fence during its emergency landing as it bounced and skidded onto a road before colliding with a white sedan. The incident occurred at the Aero Country Airport in McKinney, a suburb approximately 35 miles north of Dallas. Just took this vid! Repost with credit. #aviation #crash #texas pic.twitter.com/LfUxXIsiuD — Jack Schneider (@jacks_jets) November 11, 2023 × 'Flight was going too fast' "I saw the airplane coming down the runway quickly I knew that he wasn't gonna have time to stop," Jack Schneider, who witnessed and captured the whole incident, told local news broadcaster WFAA-TV on Saturday. "It was clearly going too fast, the tyres were smoking." So far, it has not been revealed as to what caused the accident. According to reports, the car driver suffered minor injuries and was admitted to a nearby hospital, while the two people in the plane escaped unhurt. FAA announces investigation The McKinney Fire Department, in a statement, said that paramedics evaluated all three patients at the scene and transported the car's driver to the hospital with minor injuries. Also read | There may have been a second Big Bang, new study claims Local reports said that the single-engine Lancair IV-P also lost a wheel during the accident. Also read | 'Revolutionary': Scientists have developed two promising medications for 'bad' cholesterol The McKinney Fire Department said that the flight had originated in Midland, a Texas oilpatch city 330 miles (531 kilometres) west of Dallas. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board announced that they are investigating the crash, adding that the NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.

Watch: Small plane skids off runway and hits a moving car in Texas

<p>A chartered plane with six passengers and two crew members aboard, veered off at the Mumbai airport on Thursday (September 14), due to heavy rainfall.</p>

<p>The VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL had departed from Visakhapatnam for Mumbai. The incident took place at the time the plane attempted to land on runway 27 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).</p>

<p>No casualties have been reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL operating flight from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai was involved in runway excursion (veer off) while landing on runway 27 at Mumbai airport. There were 6 passengers and 2 crew members on board. Visibility was 700m with heavy rain. No casualties reported as of now," an official statement said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Airport Duty Officer said that the aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed afterwards at the Domestic Airport due to heavy rainfall.</p>

<p>The officials said that three people who were wounded in the incident, have been rushed to hospital for treatment, as per news agency ANI reports.</p>

<p>The runway has been temporarily closed due to the incident forcing the diversion of flights.</p>

<h2><strong>Multiple flights diverted</strong></h2>

<p>Two Vistara and one Akasa Airlines flight were diverted towards Bangalore airport, according to the officials. An Air India flight coming from Dubai was diverted towards Ahmedabad. Also, a Vistara flight from Dehradun to Mumbai (DED-BOM) has been diverted to Goa Airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Five planes have landed at Surat airport whereas two flights are still hovering in the airspace, as per news agency ANI reports.</p>

<p>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) Spokesperson confirmed that the incident was not a crash and that the aircraft had veered off the runway at Mumbai airport.</p>

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A chartered plane with six passengers and two crew members aboard, veered off at the Mumbai airport on Thursday (September 14), due to heavy rainfall. The VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL had departed from Visakhapatnam for Mumbai.

A chartered plane with six passengers and two crew members aboard, veered off at the Mumbai airport on Thursday (September 14), due to heavy rainfall. The VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL had departed from Visakhapatnam for Mumbai. The incident took place at the time the plane attempted to land on runway 27 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). No casualties have been reported. Also read: 'INDIA alliance's agenda is to end country's ‘Sanatan’ culture', says PM Modi "VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL operating flight from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai was involved in runway excursion (veer off) while landing on runway 27 at Mumbai airport. There were 6 passengers and 2 crew members on board. Visibility was 700m with heavy rain. No casualties reported as of now," an official statement said. #WATCH | VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL operating flight from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai was involved in runway excursion (veer off) while landing on runway 27 at Mumbai airport. There were 6 passengers and 2 crew members on board. Visibility was 700m with heavy rain. No… pic.twitter.com/KxwNZrcmO5 — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2023 × The Airport Duty Officer said that the aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed afterwards at the Domestic Airport due to heavy rainfall. The officials said that three people who were wounded in the incident, have been rushed to hospital for treatment, as per news agency ANI reports. The runway has been temporarily closed due to the incident forcing the diversion of flights. Multiple flights diverted Two Vistara and one Akasa Airlines flight were diverted towards Bangalore airport, according to the officials. An Air India flight coming from Dubai was diverted towards Ahmedabad. Also, a Vistara flight from Dehradun to Mumbai (DED-BOM) has been diverted to Goa Airport. Five planes have landed at Surat airport whereas two flights are still hovering in the airspace, as per news agency ANI reports. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) Spokesperson confirmed that the incident was not a crash and that the aircraft had veered off the runway at Mumbai airport. (With input from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mumbai: Chartered plane carrying six passengers veers off the runway while landing amid heavy rains

A small jet crashed and caught fire in a field near an airport close to Los Angeles, resulting in the death of all six people on board. The crash occurred due to low visibility caused by a marine cloud layer that enveloped the area shortly before landing.

Six dead as small jet crashes near Los Angeles due to low visibility

<p>It was nothing less than gorgeous as models walked for French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent under the Eiffel Tower in Paris.</p>

<p>Paris Fashion Week 2022 is back with its in-person fashion show. Models were seen doing the catwalk after dusk with the Eiffel Tower glittering in all its glory.</p>

<p>For the first show, Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello drew up a lineup of skin tight bodysuits and sharply tailored evening wear. There was bare-backed models, gold bracelets and spike heeled shoes as waterfall in the backdrop for the finale made everyone joyous.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gigi-hadid-to-dua-lipa-fashion-highs-in-milan-this-weekend-415867" hreflang="en">Gigi Hadid to Dua Lipa: Fashion highs in Milan this weekend</a></p>

<p>The fashion week has seen the return of glamour with launch parties and celebrity-packed runway shows. Paris is the last in order with us having witnessed fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This year was big as in-person shows returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters reported that the show in Paris caused traffic jams and a crowd of screaming fans gathered for a glimpse of one of the guests, K-pop star Rosé.</p>

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It was nothing less than gorgeous as models walked for French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Paris Fashion Week 2022 is back with its in-person fashion show.

It was nothing less than gorgeous as models walked for French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Paris Fashion Week 2022 is back with its in-person fashion show. Models were seen doing the catwalk after dusk with the Eiffel Tower glittering in all its glory. For the first show, Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello drew up a lineup of skin tight bodysuits and sharply tailored evening wear. There was bare-backed models, gold bracelets and spike heeled shoes as waterfall in the backdrop for the finale made everyone joyous. Gigi Hadid to Dua Lipa: Fashion highs in Milan this weekend The fashion week has seen the return of glamour with launch parties and celebrity-packed runway shows. Paris is the last in order with us having witnessed fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's wife defends him against criticism from exes This year was big as in-person shows returned for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to entertainment. Reuters reported that the show in Paris caused traffic jams and a crowd of screaming fans gathered for a glimpse of one of the guests, K-pop star Rosé. James Bond keeps his date as 'No Time To Die' finally premieres in London (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Fashion Week: Yves Saint Laurent makes a splash with Eiffel Tower runway

With little hops and jumps, 'flying cars' are becoming a reality

<p>An alert by Varanasi airport Air Traffic Controller or ATC prevented two aircraft from coming on a collision course at the runway on Tuesday, following which one of the airlines grounded two of its pilots.</p>

<p>Two SpiceJet pilots operating a Varanasi to Hyderabad flight this morning were grounded, confirmed a spokesperson of the airline.</p>

<p>The incident occurred when an IndiGo aircraft with 178 passengers onboard was about to take off for Mumbai. The ATC had asked the SpiceJet flight to remain at the holding point till the IndiGo plane took off, airport sources said.</p>

<p>However, according to the SpiceJet spokesperson, the aircraft while taxing to the runway "inadvertently" crossed the runway holding point.</p>

<p>Noticing the incursion, the ATC immediately alerted the IndiGo plane, which aborted take off, the sources said.</p>

<p>The matter has been referred to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), IndiGo said.</p>

<p>"IndiGo aircraft VT-IHS operating 3175 (Varanasi -Mumbai) in spite of having ATC clearance had to abort the takeoff at a low speed because the aircraft of another carrier came on the runway. IndiGo cockpit crew followed standard operating procedures in compliance with the ATC instructions. IndiGo has voluntarily reported the matter to the DGCA," the airline said in a statement.</p>

<p>SpiceJet, in a statement, said, "On 12th June 2018, SpiceJet Boeing 737 800 aircraft &nbsp;VT-SGH was scheduled to operate SG-705 , sector Varanasi-Hyderabad. At Varanasi while taxing to the runway the aircraft inadvertently crossed the runway holding point."</p>

<p>"The ATC asked the pilot to hold position and later cleared it for take off," SpiceJet said.&nbsp;</p>


Two SpiceJet pilots operating a Varanasi to Hyderabad flight this morning were grounded, confirmed a spokesperson of the airline.

An alert by Varanasi airport Air Traffic Controller or ATC prevented two aircraft from coming on a collision course at the runway on Tuesday, following which one of the airlines grounded two of its pilots. Two SpiceJet pilots operating a Varanasi to Hyderabad flight this morning were grounded, confirmed a spokesperson of the airline. The incident occurred when an IndiGo aircraft with 178 passengers onboard was about to take off for Mumbai. The ATC had asked the SpiceJet flight to remain at the holding point till the IndiGo plane took off, airport sources said. However, according to the SpiceJet spokesperson, the aircraft while taxing to the runway "inadvertently" crossed the runway holding point. Noticing the incursion, the ATC immediately alerted the IndiGo plane, which aborted take off, the sources said. The matter has been referred to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), IndiGo said. "IndiGo aircraft VT-IHS operating 3175 (Varanasi -Mumbai) in spite of having ATC clearance had to abort the takeoff at a low speed because the aircraft of another carrier came on the runway. IndiGo cockpit crew followed standard operating procedures in compliance with the ATC instructions. IndiGo has voluntarily reported the matter to the DGCA," the airline said in a statement. SpiceJet, in a statement, said, "On 12th June 2018, SpiceJet Boeing 737 800 aircraft VT-SGH was scheduled to operate SG-705 , sector Varanasi-Hyderabad. At Varanasi while taxing to the runway the aircraft inadvertently crossed the runway holding point." "The ATC asked the pilot to hold position and later cleared it for take off," SpiceJet said.

SpiceJet flight "inadvertently" crosses runway , almost collides with aircraft in Varanasi

A 19-year-old acid attack survivor from India is all set to grace the New York Fashion Week catwalk next month in her first trip overseas.<br />
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Reshma Qureshi, who lives in Mumbai, was attacked by her brother-in-law and pinned down by his friends who doused her face in acid in 2014. She lost sight in one eye and her face was horribly disfigured after the attack but Qureshi has been determined to build a life for herself.<br />
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She has been invited to take part in the New York Fashion Week, the bi-annual style frenzy that brings together models, fashion editors, buyers and designers from across the world, by fashion production company FTL Moda.&nbsp;<br />
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Qureshi is also the face of &#39;Make Love Not Scars&#39;,&nbsp;a campaign to end the open sale of acid in India.<br />
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Acid attacks rarely kill but leave severe physical, psychological and social scars. They are a particular problem in Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the West Indies and the Middle East.<br />
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The London-based charity Acid Survivors Trust International estimates there are 500 to 1,000 acid attacks each year in India.<br />
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FTL Moda is committed to challenging norms of beauty in the fashion world and last year invited Madeline Stuart, an Australian teenager with Down syndrome, to walk the runway, garnering rave reviews.<br />
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Reshma Qureshi, who lives in Mumbai, was attacked by her brother-in-law and pinned down by his friends who doused her face in acid in 2014

A 19-year-old acid attack survivor from India is all set to grace the New York Fashion Week catwalk next month in her first trip overseas. Reshma Qureshi, who lives in Mumbai, was attacked by her brother-in-law and pinned down by his friends who doused her face in acid in 2014. She lost sight in one eye and her face was horribly disfigured after the attack but Qureshi has been determined to build a life for herself. She has been invited to take part in the New York Fashion Week, the bi-annual style frenzy that brings together models, fashion editors, buyers and designers from across the world, by fashion production company FTL Moda. She is scheduled to walk the runway on September 8 in two shows during New York Fashion Week. The daughter of a taxi driver, she was filmed in a YouTube video wiping away tears and smiling when told by the charity Make Love Not Scars that she would be flying to New York. The London-based charity Acid Survivors Trust International estimates there are 500 to 1,000 acid attacks each year in India. Qureshi is also the face of 'Make Love Not Scars', a campaign to end the open sale of acid in India. Acid attacks rarely kill but leave severe physical, psychological and social scars. They are a particular problem in Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the West Indies and the Middle East. The overwhelming number of victims are women and children. The London-based charity Acid Survivors Trust International estimates there are 500 to 1,000 acid attacks each year in India. FTL Moda is committed to challenging norms of beauty in the fashion world and last year invited Madeline Stuart, an Australian teenager with Down syndrome, to walk the runway, garnering rave reviews. (WION with inputs from AFP)

Indian acid attack survivor all set to grace New York Fashion Week catwalk

Britain will not decide where to build a new runway at Heathrow airport until at least October due to the political turmoil following Britons&#39; vote to leave the European Union, transport minister Patrick McLoughlin said today.&nbsp;<br />
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London&#39;s Heathrow, Britain and Europe&#39;s busiest airport, has been campaigning for 25 years for an extra runway and a decision had been expected this summer, after it was pushed back by the government from last year.<br />
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Another high-profile opponent of Heathrow expansion, former London mayor Boris Johnson, said on Thursday he would not be standing for the Conservative leadership.&nbsp;<br />
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Business leaders have repeatedly called on the government to build a new runway as Heathrow, Europe&#39;s busiest airport, is already full.&nbsp;<br />
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McLoughlin said a government analysis on air quality linked to expansion would be published soon, and said that despite the delays the runway could still be built by the 2030 deadline set by the Davies commission report.<br />
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The latest delay to Heathrow&#39;s 18 billion pound ($24 billion) expansion plan was criticised by business groups.<br />
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The British Chambers of Commerce said the government was missing an opportunity to stimulate business confidence, while the City of London Corporation said competing on a world stage meant being able to build new trade links.&nbsp;<br />
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A quarter of the country&#39;s exports move through Heathrow, Britain&#39;s biggest port, but it has no extra capacity to add routes to new markets including China.<br />
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&quot;If Britain wants to be confident, outward-looking and at the centre of the world&#39;s economy then expanding Heathrow must be a key building block in the government&#39;s Brexit plan,&quot; Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye said in a statement.&nbsp;<br />
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Tesco chairman John Allan told BBC radio that a delay was &quot;unhelpful&quot; and lamented the fact that &quot;reasons of internal party management&quot; came ahead of what was in the nation&#39;s interest.&nbsp;<br />
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Heathrow has been pushing for 25 years for an extra runway but efforts have been thwarted by opposition to increased noise and air pollution

Britain will not decide where to build a new runway at Heathrow airport until at least October due to the political turmoil following Britons' vote to leave the European Union, transport minister Patrick McLoughlin said today. London's Heathrow, Britain and Europe's busiest airport, has been campaigning for 25 years for an extra runway and a decision had been expected this summer, after it was pushed back by the government from last year. But, after his side lost the vote on the country's EU membership, Prime Minister David Cameron said he would resign by October, and a Conservative leadership contest has begun. "Being realistic, given recent events, I cannot now foresee an announcement (on airport capacity in southeast England) until at least October," McLoughlin told lawmakers. Cameron's government has been considering for four years where to build the runway, with Heathrow seen as the front-runner over Gatwick, Britain's second busiest airport, after it was selected by the Davies independent commission in 2015. However, his possible successor Theresa May opposes Heathrow expansion. Another high-profile opponent of Heathrow expansion, former London mayor Boris Johnson, said on Thursday he would not be standing for the Conservative leadership. Business leaders have repeatedly called on the government to build a new runway as Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, is already full. But past attempts to expand the airport, 15 miles west of London in a densely populated area, have been scuppered by local opposition over worries about increased noise and air pollution. McLoughlin said a government analysis on air quality linked to expansion would be published soon, and said that despite the delays the runway could still be built by the 2030 deadline set by the Davies commission report. The latest delay to Heathrow's 18 billion pound ($24 billion) expansion plan was criticised by business groups. The British Chambers of Commerce said the government was missing an opportunity to stimulate business confidence, while the City of London Corporation said competing on a world stage meant being able to build new trade links. A quarter of the country's exports move through Heathrow, Britain's biggest port, but it has no extra capacity to add routes to new markets including China. "If Britain wants to be confident, outward-looking and at the centre of the world's economy then expanding Heathrow must be a key building block in the government's Brexit plan," Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye said in a statement. Tesco chairman John Allan told BBC radio that a delay was "unhelpful" and lamented the fact that "reasons of internal party management" came ahead of what was in the nation's interest. Heathrow's largest shareholder is Spanish infrastructure firm Ferrovial. Other partners include Qatar Holding, China Investment Corp and the Government of Singapore Investment Corp. (Reuters)

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