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Nose gear collapses on parked FedEx cargo plane outside BWI-Marshall hangar
Greg Ng
LINTHICUM, Md. —
Airport emergency crews were called Wednesday
to respond to a parked FedEx cargo plane after its nose gear collapsed outside a hangar at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Airport fire and rescue crews were called to a report of a nose gear collapse on a parked cargo jet, a BWI-Marshall official told WBAL-TV 11 News. No injuries were reported.
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FedEx sent a statement to WBAL-TV 11 News, saying: "We are aware of an incident involving one of our parked aircraft undergoing maintenance in Baltimore. No one was injured as a result of this incident, and we are thankful for the swift response of our team members and first responders."
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/nose-gear-collapses-fedex-plane-bwi-marshall/70247969
Two AZDPS crew members killed in helicopter crash during Flagstaff active shooter response
The helicopter crashed while providing tactical support
By: abc15.com staff
FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Two Arizona Department of
Public Safety crew members died Wednesday evening when their helicopter crashed while providing air support during an active shooter incident in Flagstaff.
The AZDPS Ranger Helicopter crew was assisting the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies when the aircraft went down on February 4.
Police say the incident took place in a neighborhood north of Route 66 between Thompson Street and Mark Lane.
According to officials, both the pilot and the trooper/paramedic on board were killed in the crash. Their identities have not been released.
Before the helicopter crash, law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting with the active shooting suspect.
The suspect was shot and has been taken into custody. No other injuries occurred during the incident.
People in the neighborhood were asked to shelter in place, but are now saying there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Arizona Trooper's Fraternal Order of Police released the following statement on X:
“With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of two @Arizona_DPS heroes who were killed late last night in a helicopter crash. Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.”
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-northern-az/flagstaff/shelter-in-place-issued-for-part-of-flagstaff-after-critical-incident-involving-police
NTSB Prelim: Hughes 369
About 45 Minutes Into Conducting Tree Trimming Operations An Engine Chips Caution Light Illuminated
Location: North Augusta, SC Accident Number: ERA26LA097
Date & Time: January 22, 2026, 16:00 Local Registration: N105AC
Aircraft: Hughes 369 Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 133: Rotorcraft ext. load
On January 22, 2026, at 1600 eastern standard time, a Hughes 369D, N105AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near North Augusta, South Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 133 external load flight.
The pilot reported that about 45 minutes into conducting tree trimming operations an engine chips caution light illuminated. The pilot was attempting to return to the landing zone when the engine torque and temperature began to fluctuate, and the helicopter subsequently experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot jettisoned the external load and conducted an autorotation to the ground which resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter.
The helicopter was retained for further examination.
FMI: www.ntsb.gov
Today in History
6 Years ago today: On 5 February 2020 Pegasus Airlines flight 2193, a Boeing 737-800, suffered a runway excursion after landing on runway 06 at Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Turkey. There were 183 occupants on the aircraft. Three passengers died, the remaining 180 occupants were injured.
| Date: | Wednesday 5 February 2020 |
| Time: | 18:19 |
| Type: | Boeing 737-86J (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Pegasus Airlines |
| Registration: | TC-IZK |
| MSN: | 37742/2796 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2009 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B24 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 183 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) - Türkiye |
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Izmir-Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB/LTBJ) |
| Destination airport: | Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW/LTFJ) |
| Confidence Rating: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Narrative:
Pegasus Airlines flight 2193, a Boeing 737-800, suffered a runway excursion after landing on runway 06 at Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Turkey. There were 183 occupants on the aircraft. Three passengers died, the remaining 180 occupants were injured.
The aircraft departed Izmir Airport at 17:22 hours. At the time the flight arrived in the vicinity of Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen Airport, a thunderstorm was passing. Runway in use was 06. About 18:17 the Tower controller cleared another flight for takeoff from runway 06, reporting wind 300 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The subsequent arrival was flight 2193, which was cleared to land with wind information given as 270 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 30 knots. This translates to a 19 knot tailwind.
Since the wind was shifting the controller reported to a flight on the ground that it was to expect a runway change for departure.
At 18:19 Pegasus 2193 touched down, but failed to come to a complete stop on the runway. It overran and went down an embankment, breaking in three. The aircraft came to rest about 30 m below runway elevation.
Data from flight tracking website Flightradar24 suggest that the aircraft was steered to the left at the end of the runway, likely as there was an antenna array just past the stopway. The last recorded ground speed was 63 knots as the aircraft crossed the perimeter road.
Runway 06 is a concrete runway with a Landing Distance Available (LDA) of 3000 m. At the runway end there is a 65 m long stopway, followed by antenna array, perimeter road and a downslope.
In March 2020 Turkish media reported on a preliminary report, issued by authorities. According to this report the aircraft was struck by lightning six minutes before landing. During the approach one of the preceding aircraft reported a sudden tailwind of 37 knots below 600 feet. This report was communicated in Turkish by the Tower controller. The Dutch first officer, who was Pilot Monitoring, did not understand this. Subsequent clearances and weather information were in English.
After touchdown the speedbrake and autobrake activated. The thrust reversers were selected manually. After passing taxiway F at an airspeed of 57 knots, the speed brake and thrust reverser were switched off. The ground speed was reported to be 84 knots due to the effect of the wind. Six seconds later manual braking was resumed.
The aircraft failed to stop on the runway, hit ILS antennas and a small building before it fell 30 m down the embankment.
METAR:
14:50 UTC / 17:50 local time:
LTFJ 051450Z VRB08G18KT 9999 -SHRA FEW025CB BKN036 BKN070 12/09 Q0990 NOSIG RMK RWY24 04009KT
15:20 UTC / 18:20 local time:
LTFJ 051520Z 29022G37KT 240V330 7000 -TSRA FEW017CB BKN025 BKN070 11/09 Q0992 RESHRA NOSIG RMK RWY24 33010G20KT 270V360
