Jeez, October already!
Let's kick of the new month...
Of note, the story out of Lake Constance Airport in Friedrichshafen where a Corendon Airlines 737 Max 8 collided with an ARFF unit. Thankfully, no injuries reported but the aircraft sustained wingtip damage.
Here are the stories...
Be safe out there!
Tom
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Plane collides with fire truck at Friedrichshafen Airport
Incident on the runway: After a collision at Lake Constance Airport in Friedrichshafen, a plane was unable to take off, and the passengers had to disembark. This is what happened.
From Author - Corinna Scheller
This flight ended before it even properly began: On Wednesday evening, a plane collided with a stationary airport fire brigade vehicle while en route to the runway at Friedrichshafen Airport (Lake Constance district). According to police, the collision occurred during a turning maneuver by the aircraft. As an airport spokesperson confirmed, the plane had only been in the air for a few seconds when the accident happened. The flight, operated by the Turkish airline Corendon Airlines, was scheduled to depart for Antalya, Turkey, at 5:35 p.m.
The winglet on the left wing of the Boeing 737 was
severely damaged in the collision. There were 189 passengers and crew on board. According to police, no one was injured. Police estimate the damage at around €300,000. The passengers had to disembark and were able to fly to Turkey about five hours later on a replacement aircraft. The exact cause of the collision is still unclear.
Influencer reports on incident at Lake Constance Airport
The influencer "juststeffiii," who was on board the aircraft, reported the incident on Instagram and posted videos and photos. According to the influencer, the aircraft was just taxiing towards the runway when the incident occurred.
I saw it with my own eyes. We hadn't even been taxiing to the runway for six seconds when the collision occurred.
Airport staff provide passengers with pizza and drinks.
"We deeply regret the significant delay and the resulting inconvenience for our passengers," said airport spokesperson Bernd Behrend. The airport team provided the best possible care to the passengers, ordering pizza and distributing drinks.
According to an airport spokesperson, the relevant authority granted an exception to the night flight ban for the replacement flight to Antalya. The damaged aircraft will remain at Friedrichshafen Airport until it is repaired.
https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/friedrichshafen/zusammenstoss-flugzeug-und-feuerwehrfahrzeug-am-flughafen-friedrichshafen-100.html
Floatplane makes emergency landing on Lake Ki, pilot helped by Good Samaritan
by KOMO News Staff
ARLINGTON, Wash. — A float plane made an emergency landing on Lake Ki Wednesday, prompting a response from Marysville Fire District crews and the Snohomish County Sheriff's.
A good Samaritan boater helped tow the plane to shore, according to Marysville Fire District officials.
The plane had flown out of nearby Arlington Airport before fire officials were called out to Lake Ki at around 1:15 p.m. for the rescue.
Fire officials said the pilot was not injured, and he was the only person on board.
A water rescue and hazmat teams worked together to support the safe recovery of the aircraft and to ensure there were no hazards to the pilot or the surrounding environment, Marysville Fire District said.
Officials did not say where the pilot was headed when the emergency landing occurred.
Two dead, several injured after medical helicopter crashes off Santa Catalina Island
By Jesus Reyes
AVALON (CNS) - Two people were killed and several others were injured following a medical helicopter crash off Santa Catalina Island Wednesday night.
Fire crews and U.S. Coast Guard personnel responded around 7:55 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a downed aircraft, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The department initially told City News Service at least four victims were rescued and taken to a hospital, with two victims expected to be in stable condition.
KABC reported just after 10:30 p.m. that a pilot and flight nurse were killed.
Two dead, several injured after medical helicopter crashes off Santa Catalina Island
NTSB Prelim: Pitts Model 12
After Recovering From The Spin, The Pilot Applied Full Power, But The Engine Did Not Respond
Location: Lake Stevens, WAÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Accident Number: ANC26LA098
Date & Time: September 6, 2026, 18:00 Local  Registration: N491X
Aircraft: Pitts Model 12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Injuries: 1 Serious
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - PersonalÂ
On September 6, 2026, about 1800 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Pitts Model 12 airplane, N491X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lake Stevens, Washington. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, after departing Frontier Air Park (WN53), Lake Stevens, Washington, he began practicing a series of aerobatic maneuvers in the vicinity of the airport. During a spin, the airplane experienced what the pilot described as a partial loss of engine power. After recovering from the spin, the pilot applied full power, but the engine did not respond. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot by activating the electric boost pump; however, the engine remained at idle power. The pilot stated that he determined he would not reach the runway and aimed for a treed area between two homes. The pilot further stated that, while attempting to extend the airplane's glide at low altitude, the airplane subsequently entered a right spin. The pilot reported that he regained control of the airplane, rolled the wings level, and flared before impacting terrain.
Multiple witnesses captured video of the accident sequence and the aerobatic maneuvers that preceded the accident. The videos show the accident airplane recover from a series of spins at a low altitude, make a right turn, and fly wings level for several seconds before entering another spin and descending below the tree line. The propeller can be seen rotating, and engine noise is audible throughout the recorded accident sequence. Page 1 of 3 ANC26LA098 This information is preliminary and subject to change.
The airplane impacted a treed area between two homes and came to rest on its left side (see figure), which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
The wreckage was recovered to a secure facility for further examination.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
54 Years ago today: On 1 October 1972 Aeroflot flight 1036, an Ilyushin Il-18, crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Adler/Sochi Airport, Russia, killing all 109 occupants.
| Date: | Sunday 1 October 1972 |
| Time: | 19:25 |
| Type: | Ilyushin Il-18V |
| Owner/operator: | Aeroflot, Moscow Civil Aviation Directorate |
| Registration: | CCCP-75507 |
| MSN: | 183006405 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1963 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 15718 hours |
| Cycles: | 7899 flights |
| Engine model: | Ivchenko AI-20K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 109 / Occupants: 109 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | 4 km W off Adler/Sochi Airport (AER) - Â Russia |
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Adler/Sochi Airport (AER/URSS) |
| Destination airport: | Moskva-Vnukovo Airport (VKO/UUWW) |
| Confidence Rating: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Narrative:
Aeroflot flight 1036, an Ilyushin Il-18, crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Adler/Sochi Airport, Russia, killing all 109 occupants.
Shortly after takeoff from Adler/Sochi Airport (AER), at an altitude of 150-250 meters the IL-18 banked right and then made a sharp left turn. With increasing left bank, the Il-18 crashed into the Black Sea, 4 km from the shore and sank in an underwater canyon at a depth of 600 m with a thick layer of silt on the bottom.
