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Gas Leak Hours Before Blast Linked To Explosion That Rocked Centreville Neighborhood: NTSB Gas Leak Hours Before Blast Linked To Explosion That Rocked Centreville Neighborhood: NTSB
Gas Leak Hours Before Blast Linked To Explosion That Rocked Centreville Neighborhood: NTSB A massive home explosion that rocked a quiet Virginia neighborhood earlier this year may have been preceded by a gas leak reported just hours before the blast, federal investigators revealed in a new report. A residence in Centreville was destroyed in a natural gas–fueled explosion and fire at 14389 Quail Pond Court around 9:48 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board. Two people were injured, and nearby homes were damaged in the blast that shook the Fairfax County community. Earlier that same day, around 10:28 a.m., a …
How One Loose Wire Took Down Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Killing Six Workers, NTSB Says How One Loose Wire Took Down Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Killing Six Workers, NTSB Says
How One Loose Wire Took Down Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Killing Six Workers, NTSB Says A single loose wire on a 984-foot cargo ship caused the electrical blackouts that sent the vessel drifting into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing the span and killing six highway workers, the NTSB announced in Washington. Investigators said the loose wire in the Dali’s electrical system caused a breaker to unexpectedly open near the 2.37-mile-long bridge on March 26, 2024.  The sudden loss of power triggered two blackouts and a total loss of propulsion and steering as the giant ship closed in on the crossing. According to the NTSB, the wire-label banding on one of the s…
VIDEO: 2 Dead In Plane Crash On Massachusetts Highway: Report VIDEO: 2 Dead In Plane Crash On Massachusetts Highway: Report
Video: 2 Dead In Plane Crash On Massachusetts Highway: Report Two people were killed in a small plane crash on a Massachusetts highway Monday, Oct. 13, NBC News reports. It happened around 8:15 a.m., when the plane crashed in the median along I-195 in Dartmouth, transportation officials confirmed. All lanes had reopened as of press time. Plane crash on 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. pic.twitter.com/oqVcvTtCGd — Jessica Machado (@jessmachadoshow) October 13, 2025 The NTSB said the Socata TBM-700 crashed after departing New Bedford Regional Airport. Video taken by Fall River resident Matthew Neto shows the fiery plane in the median. D…
Lebanon Doctor, Former Flying Physicians VP, Dies In Lancaster County Plane Crash After Takeoff Lebanon Doctor, Former Flying Physicians VP, Dies In Lancaster County Plane Crash After Takeoff
Lebanon Doctor, Former Flying Physicians VP, Dies In Lancaster County Plane Crash After Takeoff A Lebanon doctor and licensed private pilot died when his aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Lancaster Airport, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police confirmed on Sunday, July 20. The PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian, tail number N819MA, went down around 8 a.m. in a cornfield near the 500 block of Stauffer Road in Warwick Township—just several hundred yards northeast of the airport’s runway, Sgt. Adam Webber said during a press briefing. RELATED: NTSB has released a preliminary report on this crash. Click here to read our updated article. The pilot, 58-year-old Dr. Musaddiq "Mo" …
MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Beverly Plane Crash MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Beverly Plane Crash
MIT Scientist Expecting 1st Child ID'd As Victim In Beverly Plane Crash The family of a man killed in a single-engine plane crash in Massachusetts over the weekend said he was a talented scientist and musician who had been eagerly awaiting the birth of his child in October. Geoffrey Andrews, 30, of Melrose, was aboard a Mooney M20 plane on Thursday, June 19, when it crashed on Sam Fonzo Drive just short of Beverly Regional Airport, authorities said. Another person on the aircraft suffered critical injuries, but authorities have not released an update on their condition. Update: The Passenger Who Initially Survived The Crash Has Died A GoFundMe for Andrews pa…
Plane Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Beverly Plane Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Beverly
Plane Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Beverly One person is dead and another is fighting for their life after the plane they were in crashed on a suburban street Thursday morning, June 19, authorities said.  The single-engine plane crash happened around 8:45 a.m. at Sam Fonzo Drive in Beverly, near the Beverly Regional Airport. Images from the crash site show the plane came to rest against a utility pole. Responders had to cut the people onboard out of the Mooney M20's cabin, officials said.  One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was airlifted to a trauma hospital with critical injuries. Beverly pol…
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base
Deadly Stunt Pilot Crash: NTSB Report Reveals What Went Wrong Outside Langley AF Base New federal findings reveal that a critical part may have come loose before award-winning stunt pilot Rob Holland fatally crashed during a routine approach at Langley Air Force Base last month. According to a preliminary report from the NTSB, Holland’s custom-built MX Aircraft MXS “porpoised,” pitched up, rolled left, and went down on final approach to the runway at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, April 24, just days before he was set to perform at an upcoming airshow in Hampton, Virginia. Witnesses told investigators that Holland’s plane leveled off about 50 feet over the runway, flew straight, then …
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING) Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (DEVELOPING)
Experimental Plane Crashes Near Langley AFB Days Before Air Show (Developing) An investigation has been launched after an experimental plane crashed in Virginia. On Thursday afternoon, an experimental MX Aircraft MXS went down near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed. NTSB is investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia. — NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) April 24, 2025 The crash comes just days before the start of the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show. It is unclear if the pilot was preparing before the event. Officials said that the pilot was the only person on b…
Fourth Plane Crash In Four Months: Piper PA-22 Flips At Lehigh Valley Airport Fourth Plane Crash In Four Months: Piper PA-22 Flips At Lehigh Valley Airport
Fourth Plane Crash In Four Months: Piper PA-22 Flips At Lehigh Valley Airport A small plane flipped upside down at a Pennsylvania airport Friday morning, marking the fourth aircraft crash in the state since January and intensifying concerns over aviation safety. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (LVIA) in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. According to Colin Riccobon, spokesperson for LVIA, the plane ended up on its roof after an incident on Runway 24. One pilot was on board, and they were evaluated by EMS. Fire personnel on the scene confirmed the pilot was uninjured. Initial radio dispatch described…
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (UPDATED)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Spotsylvania Field After Engine Issue: VSP (Updated) First responders were called to a reported small plane crash in Virginia late on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in the area of Chancellor Road and Scarlet Oak Road shortly after 3 p.m. on April 9 to investigate the crash, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The initial call came in at approximately 3:08 p.m. after the plane took off from Leesburg en route to Hampton Roads, officials said. Virginia State Police investigators have been called in to probe the incident and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. According to state police…
Cockpit Door Flies Off Small Plane Mid-Flight, Remains Missing After Leesburg Landing: Police Cockpit Door Flies Off Small Plane Mid-Flight, Remains Missing After Leesburg Landing: Police
Cockpit Door Flies Off Small Plane Mid-Flight, Remains Missing After Leesburg Landing: Police A Virginia pilot pulled off a safe landing after the cockpit door of his two-seater plane tore off mid-flight Saturday morning, April 5, state police said. The fixed-wing single-engine aircraft was flying near Round Hill in Loudoun County when the cockpit door suddenly separated from the plane around 9 a.m., according to the Virginia State Police. Despite the in-flight scare, 63-year-old pilot Daniel O’Brien was able to safely land at Leesburg Airport with no reported injuries, police said. The cockpit door is still missing in Virginia. Virginia State Police The search is now on fo…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched
Philadelphia Plane Crash Leaves Resident Homeless, GoFundMe Launched The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia displaced countless residents, including Cornelius “CJ” Fannin, who lost his home and all of his belongings in the tragedy. CJ’s Story: Starting Over After Losing Everything CJ had just finished work when he learned the devastating news—his home had been destroyed in the fiery plane crash that claimed multiple lives and impacted 343 homes in the neighborhood. “As a single male with no family or support in the area, I find myself completely lost and homeless,” CJ shared on his GoFundMe campaign. “Everything I built over the years…
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified
One Mystery Remains: 67 Recovered From Potomac River Plane Crash, Final Victim Unidentified Nearly a week after a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River, recovery teams have identified 66 of the 67 victims killed in the tragedy. Among those lost were rising young ice skaters, nationally recognized coaches, and a group of Maryland hunters—each leaving behind shattered families and communities. The NTSB, in coordination with the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage, recovering wreckage of the Bombardier CRJ700 on Feb. 3. NTSB But as of Tuesday night, Feb. 4, authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the final victim. “This effort was made possible through the…
St. Mary's Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials St. Mary's Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials
St. Mary's Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials A Maryland soldier has been identified as one of three US Army crew members presumed dead when a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with a commercial flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials announced. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills in St. Mary's County, was aboard the helicopter when it crashed around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 during a training mission, according to the US Army. The Black Hawk, assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, collided with American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bo…
5 Killed After Plane Crashes In Upstate NY 5 Killed After Plane Crashes In Upstate NY
5 Killed After Plane Crashes In Upstate NY Five people were killed after a small plane crashed in upstate New York. Click here for a new, updated story - Plane Crash IDs: 5 Killed Were Family Members Who Were In Cooperstown For Baseball Tournament The single-engine Piper PA-46 went down in Catskill Park around 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, in the small Delaware County village of Sidney. According to the Federation Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane had departed from Oneonta about 20 minutes earlier. The identities of the five onboard have not yet been released. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the…
'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life' 'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life'
'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life' Natalie Gillis saw much of the world in her 34 years, most of it from the air. The pilot from Toronto, Canada died Monday morning, June 17, when her twin engine Piper plane crashed just moments after taking off from Albany International Airport. Gillis, the aircraft’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Colonie Police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB. Earlier Report: Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Albany Airport Her employer, KASI Aviation Services, confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute posted Thursday morning, Ju…
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66 Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66 A 66-year-old pilot was killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed. The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The pilot was identified as Grover McCall Jr., of Alexandria. The FAA and NTSB were notified. The incident remains under investigation. 
Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say
Small Plane Crash Kills Pilot, Passenger In Culpeper County, State Police Say A pilot and their passenger were killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed. The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The pilot and sole occupant died at the scene. The FAA and NTSB were notified. The incident remains under investigation. 
Haymarket Pilot, Burke Passenger Killed In Plane Crash: State Police Haymarket Pilot, Burke Passenger Killed In Plane Crash: State Police
Haymarket Pilot, Burke Passenger Killed In Plane Crash: State Police A pilot and his passenger were killed in a plane crash on Sunday, May 5 in Fluvanna County, Virginia State Police said. John W. Latham, 63, of Haymarket, was piloting the privately-owned, twin engine 1975 Rockwell Aero Commander 690A that crashed in a densely-wooded area along Miles Jackson Road in Palmyra just before 9 a.m., state police said. Neither Latham nor his passenger, Niiben C.A. Ayivorh, 73, of Burke, survived, police said. Their remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for examination and autopsy. The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office rece…
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials
Dive Operations, Vehicle Recovery Paused At Key Bridge Due To Hazardous Conditions: Officials Crews continue to work around the clock to contain possibly hazardous materials that were spilled during the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The US Coast Guard issued an update on Thursday afternoon after dive operations and vehicle recovery efforts were temporarily paused due to the hazardous conditions caused by the wreckage and debris. NTSBgov According to the Baltimore County Police Department, the agency remains on the water to help secure the area around the collapse site, where there were 56 containers of hazardous materials onboard the Dali. Officials said that those container…
Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At Jersey School Field: Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At Jersey School Field: Police
Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing At Jersey School Field: Police A helicopter operated out of an Essex County facility made an emergency landing at a Jersey Shore school field Thursday, March 14, authorities said. The commercial passenger helicopter operated by Zip Aviation of Caldwell touched down on a baseball field behind Middletown High School North, adjacent to Marvin Road, Middletown police said. The pilot, who is not being identified at this time, saw the field and determined that it would be safe to make the emergency landing after an indicator light came on, police said. He was the only occupant of the helicopter. There…
Pilot Unscathed After Virginia Plane Crash Pilot Unscathed After Virginia Plane Crash
Pilot Unscathed After Virginia Plane Crash A Michigan pilot miraculously survived a small plane crash in Virginia Tuesday evening, March 12, officials said. Travis M. Berlin, 45, of Parma, MI, made an emergency landing in a field of the 1400 block of Steed Lane in Warren County around 5 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The aircraft landed in a field and struck several trees. Berlin was the only occupant and was not injured. The FAA and NTSB were notified and the incident remains under investigation.
Police ID Pilot Killed In Fiery Virginia Plane Crash Police ID Pilot Killed In Fiery Virginia Plane Crash
Police ID Pilot Killed In Fiery Virginia Plane Crash Police have identified the pilot killed in a Fauquier County plane crash over the weekend. Simmie A. Adams, 62, of Bealeton, was trying to land a single-engine plane when the plane collided with several trees around 3:55 p.m. near Midland Road and Ebenezer Church Road, Virginia State Police said. The plane caught fire and Adams, the only occupant, died at the scene of the crash. No one on the ground was injured as a result of the crash. The FAA and NTSB were notified of the crash. The crash remains under investigation.  
Student Pilot Botches Landing At NJ Airport: Police Student Pilot Botches Landing At NJ Airport: Police
Student Pilot Botches Landing At NJ Airport: Police A small plane was damaged when a student pilot botched the landing at a New Jersey airport Monday morning, Nov. 20. The student was trying to land the single-engine Cessna 172N alongside the flight instructor at Blairstown Airport around 10:15 a.m., according to the FAA. However, the plane's wing struck the ground, and the aircraft slid off the runway several feet, Blairstown Police Chief Scott Johnsen said. Neither the student nor the pilot were injured. The airport was closed for approximately one hour. The NTSB and FAA will conduct the investigation.  The Blairstown Hose …
Tie Between Plane Crash, Wildfire In Ocean County Unclear Tie Between Plane Crash, Wildfire In Ocean County Unclear
Tie Between Plane Crash, Wildfire In Ocean County Unclear Sometime around a plane crashed in Ocean County, a wildfire broke out. As of Sunday afternoon, Sept. 3, it remained unclear if the two were connected. The FAA said a single-engine Cirrus SR22 crashed in a wooded area in Toms River, New Jersey, around 2:30 a.m. Only the pilot was on board. According to 6abc, the plane had departed Pottstown, PA, and was heading to Toms River when it crashed in a wooded area of Lacey Township, near the Ocean County Airport. Sometime thereafter, a wildfire broke out, closing a portion of Dover and Mule roads near Miller Airpark. The FAA and National Tr…
Drivers Involved In Fatal I-695 Crash In MD That Killed Six Workers Indicted: Police Drivers Involved In Fatal I-695 Crash In MD That Killed Six Workers Indicted: Police
Drivers Involved In Fatal I-695 Crash In MD That Killed Six Workers Indicted: Police Two people have been indicted on charges associated to the crash that left six highway construction workers dead earlier this year on I-695 in Baltimore County. Lisa Adrienne Lea, 54, of Randallstown, and Melachi Duane Brown, 20, of Baltimore, are facing a host of charges for their roles in the fatal crash in March. New details have been released by Maryland State Police as they continue their probe into the fatal Baltimore Beltway crash that killed the six workers. The day after the crash, on Thursday, March 23, the six victims of the fatal crash were positively identified by state polic…
Pennslyvania Man Among Four Who Died When Two Planes Collided In Florida: Authorities Pennslyvania Man Among Four Who Died When Two Planes Collided In Florida: Authorities
Pennslyvania Man Among Four Who Died When Two Planes Collided In Florida: Authorities A Pennsylvania man was among four people who perished when two small planes collided over a lake in Flordia on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, authorities say.  Randall Elbert Crawford, 67, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania was killed when one of Jack Brown's Seaplanes, a Piper J-3 Cub, collided with a Cherokee Piper 161 fixed-wing plane operated by Sunrise Aviation over Lake Hartridge near Winter Haven Regional Airport in Winter Haven, Florida shortly after 2 p.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.  Two victims from the other plane have been identified as Faith Iren…
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment 'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment
'Unusual Odor' In Hudson Valley Sparks Fears Of Contamination From Chemical Train Derailment This story has been updated. Environmental officials in New York are investigating multiple reports of strange odors in the air, sparking concerns they may be tied to the chemical train derailment in eastern Ohio, about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, and its subsequent fire. In a statement to Daily Voice on Friday, Feb. 17, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said it is responding to reports in the Hudson Valley of an “unusual odor in the air.” “DEC has not received any reports from regulated emissions sources about releases that could contribute to the odors describe…
Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS) Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (VIDEOS; PHOTOS)
Evacuation Ordered In PA Following Ohio Train Derailment: Gov. Josh Shapiro (Videos; Photos) Days after a train derailment in Ohio, the crash scene continues to burn so crews are doing a "controlled release" of "toxic material" to prevent an explosion— leading the governor of Pennsylvania to urge people at the border to evacuate.  Governor Josh Shapiro joined Gov. Mike DeWine in urging all of those within a one by to two-mile radius of East Palestine — to "evacuate immediately," first on Sunday then again he reiterated the plea on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.  pic.twitter.com/i3nuDQcIBq — Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) February 6, 2023 East Palestine: Residents living wi…
Mass Man Killed After Airplane Slammed Into NH Apartment Building, Exploded: Police Mass Man Killed After Airplane Slammed Into NH Apartment Building, Exploded: Police
Mass Man Killed After Airplane Slammed Into NH Apartment Building, Exploded: Police A Massachusetts man was one of the two men killed in a fiery plane crash Friday night, Oct. 21, in New Hampshire, local authorities announced this week.  Lawrence Marchiony, 41, of Baldwinville, was killed along with Marvin David Dezendorf, 60 years old, of Townshend, VT, in the crash, Keene town officials said. Police said both men were experienced pilots, but they do not know who was flying at the time of the crash.  Investigators said the two men were aboard a single-engine plane that took off from Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene, NH, just after 6:45 p.m. A few minutes later, the…