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Pilot escapes serious injury in Jackson County plane crash
By Phil Anderson and Aja Carter
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The pilot of a small plane escaped serious injury after the aircraft crash-landed in a field on Monday in northeast Jackson County, authorities said. 
The crash was reported around 12:30 p.m. Monday south of K-9 highway between Road Y and Road Z, just east of Whiting.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said the plane went down in a remote area of the county.
After it crash-landed, the airplane caught fire, with crews called to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
The pilot was “banged up” but managed to walk about a mile to a farm house in the area.
Morse said the pilot was treated at the scene by paramedics but refused ambulance transportation to the hospital.
WIBW reached out to Heinen Brothers Agra Services, based in Seneca, who confirmed one of its aircraft was involved in an accident this morning.
he company provided a statement, saying: “We’re thankful to report that the pilot is okay and everyone is safe. At this time, we’re just grateful that our pilot is okay. That’s our main focus right now.”
Heinen Brothers Agra Services provides crop-spraying services around the area.
The crash is being investigated by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Check wibw.com later for more information as it becomes available.
https://www.wibw.com/2026/07/13/pilot-escapes-landing-after-monday-crash-jackson-county/
Small helicopter crashes in Colorado neighborhood, pilot injured
By Jesse Sarles
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a small 
helicopter crashed down in a Colorado neighborhood at about 8 a.m. on Monday morning.
It's in the area of Crow Drive and Cheyenne Drive, south of Perry Park Country Club. That's not far from the town of Larkspur.
The pilot was hurt and taken to the hospital, the sheriff's office said. That person's identity hasn't been revealed.
So far, authorities aren't sure what caused the crash. The sheriff's office said they have contacted the NTSB about it.
The helicopter appeared to be heavily damaged.
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/helicopter-crash-colorado-larkspur/
Aerus Cessna Grand Caravan crashes in Nuevo León, Mexico: what we know
Nuevo León Civil Protection coordinates an emergency operation in Pesquería after a Cessna Grand Caravan crash that left several people injured.
Edgardo Gimenez Mazó
Aerus released a statement confirming the accident 
involving the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, registration XA-RFD. The statement detailed that the aircraft was operating flight ZV165, which departed from Piedras Negras bound for Monterrey, when it experienced an incident upon arrival at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time (GMT -6).
According to the airline, this forced them to make a precautionary landing approximately 2.5 nautical miles north of the airport.
They also stated that there was only one passenger on board, who, along with the two crew members, received medical attention and are all in good condition.
"The safety of our passengers and employees is our top priority. We are fully cooperating with the relevant authorities to clarify the circumstances of the incident," Aerus added.
An aircraft crashed today in the municipality of Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico, triggering a deployment of rescue crews toward Miguel Alemán highway. The accident occurred near Parque Olímpico at the height of the La Vidriera company, where emergency teams are working to free the pilot, who was trapped among the wreckage, according to reports from local media.
The crashed aircraft is a Cessna Grand Caravan EX registered XA-RFD, which is barely three years old, having joined the Aerus fleet in April 2023 (the carrier operates exclusively this model, in addition to having two Cessna SkyCourier on order).
“At 14:47 hours, a report was received via 9-1-1 about the crash of a small plane on Miguel Alemán highway, at the height of the La Vidriera company, near Parque Olímpico, in the municipality of Pesquería,” reported authorities from Protección Civil de Nuevo León, according to the newspaper El Horizonte de Monterrey. Several passengers were injured after the impact, and medical personnel began pre-hospital care at the scene.
The magnitude of the accident prompted a request for reinforcements from the municipality of Apodaca to assist in rescue operations and the transfer of the injured. Security personnel cordoned off the area while aviation investigators began the initial inquiries to determine the causes that led to the crash.
“Helicopter of Protección Civil Nuevo León responds to report of aircraft crash in the municipality of Pesquería, NL, units are being mobilized to the site,” the state agency detailed in an official statement. The rescue aircraft is providing aerial support for reconnaissance and coordination of the operation.
Monterrey Airport is Aerus' main hub, from which it serves a network of 8 destinations. It also serves other cities from Mexico City's Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA). On average, the airline operates around 400 weekly flights, representing an offering of about 5,000 seats.
https://www.aviacionline.com/english/accidents-and-incidents/aerus-cessna-grand-caravan-crashes-in-nuevo-leon-mexico-what-we-know_a6a55672ff2453471219b21a7
NTSB Prelim: Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75
Just Above The Trees, The Climb Performance Degraded And The Airplane Could Not Gain Altitude
Location: Cleveland, GA Accident Number: ERA26LA251
Date & Time: June 26, 2026, 10:45 Local Registration: N3993C
Aircraft: Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
On June 26, 2026, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Boeing/Jones 75, N3993C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cleveland, Georgia. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that the accident flight was the first flight after an annual inspection was completed on the airplane on May 11, 2026. During the initial climb after takeoff, just above the trees, the climb performance degraded and the airplane could not gain altitude, as if the engine was not developing full power. The pilot then initiated a slow, right turn in an attempt to return to the airport; however, he observed that he did not have enough altitude to clear obstacles back to the airport and elected to perform a forced landing in a cornfield. During the landing, the airplane impacted corn and uneven terrain, which resulted in a hard landing and main landing gear collapse. The airplane then nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Initial examination of the wreckage by an FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The wreckage was retained for further examination.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
91 Years ago today: On 14 July 1935 A KLM Fokker F.XXII crashed following a loss of control shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol Municipal Airport, Netherlands, killing 6 occupants; 14 survived the accident.
| Date: | Sunday 14 July 1935 |
| Time: | 09:40 |
| Type: | Fokker F.XXII |
| Owner/operator: | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
| Registration: | PH-AJQ |
| MSN: | 5358 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1935 |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-T1D1 Wasp |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 20 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Amsterdam-Schiphol Municipal Airport (AMS) - Netherlands |
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Amsterdam-Schiphol Municipal Airport (AMS/EHAM) |
| Destination airport: | Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport (HAM/EDDH) |
Narrative:
A KLM Fokker F.XXII crashed following a loss of control shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam-Schiphol Municipal Airport, Netherlands, killing 6 occupants; 14 survived the accident.
The four-engined airliner named "Kwikstaart" took off from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport at 09:37 on an international flight to Malmö, Sweden with planned en route stops at Hamburg and Copenhagen. Engines no. 1 and 2 began losing power, forcing the pilot to return to the airport.
The airplane struck the slope of the A4 motorway and crashed. A fire erupted.
Conclusions:
1) Insufficient fuel supply to the engines during takeoff might have made it necessary to manually pump additional fuel. In very unfavourable circumtances there still may be insufficient fuel pressure.
2) The decision of the pilot to return to the airport instead of carrying out a forced landing.
