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Milwaukee Timmerman Airport hangar fire; cause under investigation
By FOX6 News Digital Team
The Brief
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- An airplane hangar was damaged by fire at Milwaukee County's Timmerman Airport on Wednesday.
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- FOX6 News at the scene found smoke rising from the visibly charred and damaged structure.
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- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE - A hangar caught fire at Milwaukee County's Timmerman Airport on Wednesday morning, Sept. 10.
What we know:
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the
scene around 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found one airplane hangar on fire.
A neighboring hangar, of similar age and style, did suffer some damage due to the proximity of the fire.
FOX6 News at the scene found smoke rising from the visibly charred and damaged structure. Multiple agencies, including We Energies, responded.
"We were able to contain it essentially to one unit.
We did have some minor damage to a second unit. Some of that was from us overhauling, getting inside, making sure we didn't have further fire spread," said Schuyler Belott, Assistant Chief of Operations, Milwaukee Fire Department.
A spokesperson with Milwaukee County Airports tells FOX6 News that no one was in the hangar at the time of the fire – there was also no aircraft in the hangar.
The hangar is a total loss.
"At this time, I'm not sure exactly the origin and cause of the fire. We have the one building we believe it started in. We do have our fire investigator on scene that will be working on the investigation. At this time, it's too early to say exactly what happened," said Belott.
One firefighter suffered a minor injury.
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-timmerman-airport-fire-wednesday-091025
UA plane makes emergency landing at Kansai Airport, 2 slightly injured
HNK World
A United Airlines aircraft made an emergency
landing at Kansai International Airport in western Japan after 7 p.m. on Friday night.
Transport ministry officials say a total of 141 passengers and crew members were aboard United Airlines flight 32. They say all passengers evacuated the plane. Firefighters said two women in their 50s and 80s sustained slight injuries.
Officials said that the plane, which left Narita Airport near Tokyo for Cebu in the Philippines, was diverted to Kansai Airport after a warning of a fire in the cargo compartment appeared in the cockpit. Passengers evacuated the plane on emergency slides at around 7:30 p.m. No firefighting activities took place.
Airport officials said the plane declared an emergency as it was flying over the Pacific Ocean near the coast.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250912_22/
Two fatalities confirmed in helicopter crash near concert hall in Carbon County
Samantha Garcia, Amelia Sack
Emergency crews responded to a fatal helicopter
crash in a wooded area near a concert hall in Carbon County on Thursday.
Officials say that the crash, which occurred around 3 p.m., took place near the Penn's Peak concert hall on the border of Penn Forest Township and Jim Thorpe.
The Carbon County coroner confirmed two fatalities. The coroner says that the pilot and the electrical contractor doing the work from the air outside of the helicopter were found dead in a wooded area.
"We were notified of an incident involving a helicopter. We have since came here. We found the wreckage and have confirmed that there are two fatalities involving this accident," said Mark Smith, the Carbon County coroner.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and emergency crews, including first responders from Lehighton and Penn Forest Township, were on scene for hours, according to the Carbon County communications center.
PPL officials say that the helicopter accident happened while a third-party contractor was conducting work on one of their power systems.
"We are on scene working with first responders to investigate the incident," PPL Communications director Dana Burns said.
It is unclear right now what caused the helicopter crash. More information is expected to be revealed on Friday after the families of the victims are notified.
https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/poconos-coal/carbon-county/fatal-helicopter-crash-near-concert-hall-in-carbon-county-one-fatality-confirmed/article_99b914fd-f80e-4c1b-8c0f-2357bff954fc.html
Small plane crashes into Lake Michigan, 3 escape unharmed
By Rachel Ryan and Aly Prouty
MILWAUKEE — The U.S. Coast Guard said three
people were found unhurt after a small plane crashed into Lake Michigan after leaving Mitchell International Airport.
What You Need To Know
- A small plane took off from the Milwaukee airport, but then had "engine trouble"
- The plane went down into Lake Michigan about 20 minutes later
- There were three people on the plane; they were all wearing life jackets and were recued by the Coast Guard
- The plane sank and is now under water
Harold Mester, director of public affairs and marketing for the Milwaukee airport, said after taking off around 12:17 p.m. to head to Michigan, the Cirrus SR22 plane had a problem during flight.
A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) specified the plane had "engine trouble" and said it had started to turn around to head back to the airport.
The plane went down into the lake 20 minutes later — around 12:40 p.m. — approximately 20 miles east of Bender Park.
All three people on the plane were wearing lifejackets, authorities said at a news conference following the crash. NTSB said the U.S. Coast Guard was able to rescue all three people.
The Coast Guard Station Milwaukee said it was notified of the incident through the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center at about 12:45 p.m. It deployed a 45-foot lifeboat and pulled all three people from the water. They were then taken to see EMS personnel waiting for them.
Mester said the Coast Guard took the lead in responding to the crash. Other rescue and dive teams were helping them.
“The survivors were able to use their cell phone to text first responders in Milwaukee, who then relayed their position to responding Coast Guard units,” said Chief Donald Hamilton, officer-in-charge of Station Milwaukee. “Thankfully the aircraft also had an Emergency Locator Transmitter to help locate the individuals, who were wearing personal flotation devices [PFD] that helped them stay afloat. They are now safely at home thanks to the collaborative effort of our crew and partnering agencies.”
NTSB said a ballistic parachute was deployed. The aircraft sank and is now underwater. The Coast Guard said it is not a navigational hazard.
According to Mester, the cause of the plane’s problem is uncertain.
A spokesperson confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.
"If there are serious injuries to any of the airplane occupants or substantial damage to the airplane, it will be classified as an accident, and the NTSB will open an investigation," the NTSB spokesperson said.
https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2025/09/11/plane-crash--lake-michigan--milwaukee-airport
JetBlue plane clips window at Richmond International Airport
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A JetBlue plane clipped a
window at Richmond International Airport on Thursday, airline officials say.
On Sept. 11, during pushback of JetBlue flight 1282 from Richmond to Boston, the aircraft’s wingtip hit a terminal window.
There were no injuries reported.
The flight returned to the gate, and we are working to bring in another aircraft to take on that route.
“Safety is our number one priority, and we will be conducting a full investigation with all relevant parties to understand how this occurred,” JetBlue communications said in a release.
https://www.12onyourside.com/2025/09/11/jetblue-plane-clips-window-richmond-international-airport/
NTSB Prelim: Lancair NLA-275-FR-C
About 2132 And At 11,800 Ft MSL, The Airplane Began A Rapid Right Spiraling Descent
Location: Bradley, AR Accident Number: CEN25FA321
Date & Time: August 18, 2025, 21:33 Local Registration: N345LA
Aircraft: Lancair NLA-275-FR-C Injuries: 1 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On August 18, 2025, about 2133 central daylight time, a Lancair NLA-275-FR-C airplane, N345LA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bradley, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
A preliminary review of ADS-B data showed the airplane departed Lakeway Airpark, Lakeway, Texas, about 2011. The airplane then proceeded on a predominant northeast course. At 2018, the airplane reached an altitude of about 10,000 ft mean sea level (msl). After about 50 minutes, the airplane began a climb to an altitude of about 12,175 ft msl. After about 18 minutes, the airplane climbed to maximum altitude of about 14,125 ft msl, followed by a descent to about 12,375 ft msl.
The airplane then began a climb from 12,375 ft msl to 12,675 ft msl, followed by a descent. About 2132 and at 11,800 ft msl, the airplane began a rapid right spiraling descent. Near the end of the descent, the data indicated that the airplane made a momentary level off and climb before a descending left turn into terrain.
The main wreckage of the airplane was located in wooded terrain. The initial impact point was a pine tree about 200 ft from the main wreckage. The path from the initial impact point to the main wreckage was on a true heading of 066°. The debris field from the initial impact point to the main wreckage contained fragments of the right wing.
The main wreckage was oriented with the airframe upright and the engine was inverted with a final heading of 180°. The airplane was destroyed by the impact sequence and the postimpact fire.
The wreckage was recovered from the accident site and was transported to a secure location for future examination.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
64 Years ago today: On 12 September 1961 Air France flight AF2005, a Caravelle III, crashed while on approach to Rabat-Sale Airport, Morocco, killing all 77 occupants.
| Date: | Tuesday 12 September 1961 |
| Time: | 21:09 |
| Type: | Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III |
| Owner/operator: | Air France |
| Registration: | F-BJTB |
| MSN: | 68 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1961 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 688 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 77 / Occupants: 77 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 9 km SSW of Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) - Morocco |
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Paris-Orly Airport (ORY/LFPO) |
| Destination airport: | Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA/GMME) |
| Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:
Air France flight AF2005, a Caravelle III, crashed while on approach to Rabat-Sale Airport, Morocco, killing all 77 occupants.
Flight 2005 departed Paris-Orly Airport, France, to Rabat and Casablanca, Morocco. Meteorological conditions at Rabat Airport were unfavourable owing to thick, low fog which reduced horizontal visibility and ceiling.
The aircraft passed KJ NDB (Non Directional Beacon), which is located 800m west of Rabat Airport, and made a 360° turn to loose altitude. Now flying at 1650 feet, the Caravelle passed Rabat city. At 21:08 the crew requested a 180° turn to intercept the runway 04 localizer. KJ NDB would be used as backup for the final approach. The control tower advised the crew that KJ NDB was not in line with runway 04, but he did not receive a confirmation. At 21:10 he informed the crew about the visibility which was now less than 100m. Again flight 2005 did not confirm the message.
It appeared that the Caravelle was on the 4 mile final when it struck the ground. The nose gear touched the ground at 21:09 followed by the main gear. The Caravelle then struck a rock and burst into flames when it hit a hill.
PPROBABL CAUSE: "In the opinion of the board of inquiry of all the theories listed above, those related to material failure appear the least likely. On the other hand, the theory regarding an error in instrument reading appears more probable than the others. Therefore, the Board explained the failure: 1) by the fact that reading of the Kollsman window altimeter, with which this Caravelle was equipped, may be delicate, as demonstrated by some systematic tests carried out by highly trained crews of various European airlines; 2) by the possibility that the pilot made that error of 1 000 ft at the beginning of the descent, retaining it, then gave his full attention to reading the pointer, which seemed to him to be of prime importance, in order to bring in the aircraft at the minimum authorized altitude."
