Pilot's chilling final words before Tenerife crash killing 146
A missing letter in an air traffic control instruction led to the 1980 crash of Dan-Air Flight 1008 into a Tenerife mountain, killing all 146 people on board.
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Pilot's final words before Tenerife crash killing 146
The pilot of Dan-Air Flight 1008 uttered chilling final words before the plane crashed into a mountain in Tenerife, killing all 146 on board, after a one-letter miscommunication.
Airport worker dies after being run over by plane in Montreal
An airport worker has died after being struck by a passenger plane on the tarmac at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on Monday night, with witnesses reporting passengers screaming.
Jessica Dubroff: Child pilot's tragic dream
Seven-year-old Jessica Dubroff died attempting to become the youngest pilot to fly across America. Her father and instructor also perished in the 1996 crash in Wyoming.
Pilot, 62, fighting for life after plane crash trapped him
A 62-year-old pilot is fighting for life in hospital after his light aircraft overturned and trapped him at Popham Airfield in Hampshire on Sunday.
Mystery virus found in thousands of dead fish on SA beaches
Hundreds of dead fish have washed up on Cape Town beaches. Experts found pilchard herpesvirus genetic material, but officials say it does not prove the virus caused the deaths.
FPL GW1 Team News: Haaland, Timber, Bruno Guimaraes Latest
Express Sport provides all the latest FPL team news and injury updates ahead of Gameweek 1, including updates on Haaland, Timber, Bruno Guimaraes, Garner, and Sesko.
Alaska Plane Crash Kills All Eight Aboard Near Remote Radar Site
A charter plane crash near a remote radar site in western Alaska killed all eight people aboard, including two pilots and six passengers, the US military confirmed.
Missing British Coach Held in Marrakech Prison
British Athletics coach Leon Baptiste, missing for two months after visiting Morocco, is serving a custodial sentence in a Marrakech prison, authorities confirm.
Pentagon UFO Chief: US Hides Bodies of Four Alien Species
A leading scientist who worked with the Pentagon's secret UFO division claims he has personally seen proof that four different alien species have crash-landed on Earth, with their bodies stored in top-secret US facilities.
Plane hits runway lights at Munich days after similar incident
A Lufthansa plane carrying 351 passengers hit approach lights at Munich Airport, days after a Vietnam Airlines flight struck the same runway.
Plane crash victims in Wales named as Ketan and Sheetal Swali
Two people who died in a plane crash in Wales have been named as Ketan Swali, 59, and Sheetal Swali, 55. The aircraft failed to reach Caernarfon airport and was found near Trawsfynydd.
Three dead in helicopter crash and fire on Greek island Sifnos
Three people have died after a helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, sparking a large fire. Firefighters and rescue crews responded to the scene near homes in the Tholos neighbourhood.
US tourist killed by lightning on Mount Etna
A 29-year-old US tourist from Kansas was killed by lightning on Mount Etna while hiking in a restricted area, Italian firefighters said.
Police reveal details of Finlay Tarling's fatal crash
Police have revealed new details about the crash that killed Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling in Portugal, saying the 19-year-old was descending at high speed when he collided with a van.
Luis Enrique's icy reply as Liverpool targets axed from PSG squad
Luis Enrique left Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye out of PSG's squad for the Lens clash, then gave a frosty three-word reply when asked about it post-match.
Man United players all say same thing about Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford returned to action for Manchester United in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, with teammates backing him to stay, but the club remains open to selling him.
MH370 Pilot's Final Words Before Disappearance Revealed
MH370's pilot said 'Goodnight Malaysia three seven zero' moments before the plane vanished in 2014. New research suggests three possible scenarios, including murder-suicide.
Ryanair passenger sucked out of window after engine part hits plane
A Ryanair passenger's head was partially sucked out a window after an engine fan blade broke, shattering the fuselage. Investigators found bird remains in the engine.
Criminal probe into Essex plane crash that killed two men
A criminal investigation has been launched into the crash of a Cessna in Essex that killed pilot Dylan Patel, 26, and passenger Vamshi Mandala, 25, in June. The inquest has been suspended pending the probe.
Titanic survivor's WW2 heroics at Dunkirk revealed
Charles Lightoller, Titanic's senior surviving officer, saved 130 men at Dunkirk in 1940. His incredible life story is told in a new book.
Liverpool find smart home grown quota fix despite Ndukwe blow
Liverpool have 14 home grown players despite Ifeanyi Ndukwe's work permit issue, thanks to academy signings and new-age graduates, easing quota concerns.
Triangle UFOs 'warp time' as soldiers suffer 25-minute time slip
Two US service members reportedly experienced a 25-minute time slip after encountering triangle UFOs, according to newly released FBI documents.
Huyton crash victims identified by dental records
Four men killed in a Huyton lamppost crash were identified by dental records and clothing, an inquest heard. A fifth man has been charged.
Man Utd have no excuses for slow start, says Marshall
Manchester United have a settled squad, a calm pre-season and a kind fixture list, so they have no excuses for not starting the Premier League season well.
Boy swept out to sea survives by floating after school lesson
An eight-year-old boy swept out to sea off the Mull of Kintyre kept himself alive by floating, a technique he learned from a Coastguard school visit weeks earlier.
Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall
Jacob 'Jake' Whisenant, 30, died in a climbing-related incident in Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness on 3 August, authorities said.
HMS Tiger wreck found off Isle of Wight after 116 years
Divers have discovered the wreck of HMS Tiger, a Royal Navy warship that sank in 1908 with the loss of over half its crew, off the Isle of Wight.
Python with swollen belly found under shed
An 8ft Burmese python with a swollen belly was found under a shed in New Jersey; an X-ray revealed its last meal was a large possum.
Treasury 'materially contributed' to assistant's suicide, coroner finds
A coroner found the Treasury materially contributed to Chloe Moffat's death after flawed disciplinary proceedings, warning of future risks in the civil service.
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