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January 2018



Jan. 1st At least eight dead as passenger boat capsizes in Indonesia
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/dead-speedboat-capsizes-off-indonesias-borneo-52081261

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Jan. 1st        Boise, Idaho pilot crashes plane after airport mix-up
https://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=157&sid=46228072&title=police-boise-pilot-crashes-plane-after-airport-mix-up

Jan. 1st        No Injuries in Emergency Landing Without Landing Gear at Hector International Airport
http://www.kvrr.com/2018/01/01/update-no-injuries-emergency-landing-hector-international-airport/

Jan. 1st        Electrical short causes plane to land on taxiway at Pullman-Moscow airport
https://www.kxly.com/news/electrical-short-causes-plane-to-land-on-taxiway-at-pullman-moscow-airport/683570585

Jan. 1st        Ryanair Passenger Opens Emergency Exit Door and Sits on Plane's Wing
http://www.cbs8.com/story/37184185/ryanair-passenger-opens-emergency-exit-door-and-sits-on-planes-wing-when-flight-is-delayed


Jan. 2nd Peru bus crash: 30 dead after bus plunges over cliff
http://abc7chicago.com/travel/peru-bus-crash-30-dead-after-bus-plunges-over-cliff-/2852441/

Jan. 3rd         BAF M16 copter makes emergency landing in Sreemangal, Bangladesh
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/m16-helicopter-of-bangladesh-air-force-baf-makes-emergency-landing-in-sreemangal-1514287

Jan. 3rd         Coast Guard searching for missing aircraft, Texas
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/1d09dd3

Jan. 4th           Seven injured in Mozambique plane crash
http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-africa-42461368?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5a4e3d70e4b09a78edc1da9d%26Seven%20injured%20in%20Mozambique%20plane%20crash%26&ns_fee=0#post_5a4e3d70e4b09a78edc1da9d

Jan. 4th           Flight Diverted to Alaska After Passenger Smears 'Feces Everywhere' On Plane
http://www.ibtimes.com/flight-diverted-after-passenger-smears-feces-everywhere-plane-2637611

Jan. 4th           Yeager Airport, WV reopens after small plane emergency landing without landing gear
http://wvah.com/news/local/yeager-airport-closed-after-emergency-landing

Jan. 4th           IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Bhind, India
https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20180105/3245431.html

Jan. 5th           Pilot and passenger survive WA plane crash in Boorabbin Australia
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/pilot-and-passenger-survive-wa-plane-crash

Jan. 5th           Report of engine fire prompts plane to turn around after JFK takeoff
http://abc7ny.com/travel/report-of-engine-fire-prompts-plane-to-turn-around-after-jfk-takeoff-make-emergency-landing/2867655/

Jan. 5th           Small plane lands in field Engine failure causes emergency landing
http://thecabin.net/news/2018-01-05/small-plane-lands-field-engine-failure-causes-emergency-landing

Jan. 6th           American Eagle plane makes emergency return to Peoria Airport, Il due to electronic issues
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180106/american-eagle-plane-makes-emergency-return-to-peoria-airport

Jan. 6th           'Unusual odor' aboard JetBlue flight prompts plane to return to Boston
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/01/08/unusual-odor-aboard-jetblue-flight-prompts-plane-to-return-to-boston-airport.html

Jan. 6th           U.S. chopper makes emergency landing in Okinawa, Japan due to tecnical issues
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/01/06/national/u-s-chopper-makes-emergency-landing-ikeijima-island-okinawa-no-injuries-reported/#.WlEZC9-nFPY

Jan. 7th           Two airmen rescued from Yemen following plane crash
https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2682089&language=en

Jan. 7th           2 unhurt after plane crash-lands near airport, New Jersey
http://www.nj.com/sussex-county/index.ssf/2018/01/no_injuries_reported_after_plane_makes_hard_landin.html

Jan. 7th           Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Mumbai, India due to hydrolic failure
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/air-india-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-mumbai-report-1796996

Jan. 7th           Plane makes emergency landing in Warnbro, Australia due to engine problem
https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-warnbro-ng-b88707798z

Jan. 7th           Pilot remarkably escapes uninjured after aircraft comes down in Stanmore field, UK
https://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/stanmore-plane-crash-pilot-remarkably-14124277


Jan. 7th Iranian tanker collides with freighter off China, 32 missing
http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-china-sea-collision-20180106-story.html


Jan. 8th           Two ambulances attend light aircraft incident in a Gloucestershire field, UK
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/tewkesbury-plane-crash-latest-updates-victims-injuries-ambulance-gloucestershire-overbury-field-a8147941.html

Jan. 8th           JetBlue aircraft makes emergency landing at Grantley Adams International Airport due to fire on board
https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/jetblue-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-at-grantley-adams-international-airport-gaia/

Jan. 8th           Second US Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Japan Due to Technical Issues
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/01/08/second-us-military-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing-japan.html

Jan. 8th           Nigerian military helicopter crashes
http://www.worldbulletin.net/africa/197669/nigerian-military-helicopter-crashes

Jan. 9th           Police investigates plane crash at Governors Harbour, Eleuthera Airport, Bahamas
http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/police-reports/RBPF_Police_investigates_plane_crash_at_Governors_Harbour_Eleuthera_Airport56743.shtml

Jan. 9th    Iranian lawmaker says 3,700 arrested in days of protest, unrest
http://time.com/5094700/3700-iranian-protestors-arrested/

Jan. 9th    200 injured in commuter train crash outside Johannesburg
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/200-injured-in-commuter-train-crash-outside-johannesburg/ar-BBI91kH?OCID=ansmsnnews11

Jan. 9th           Engine failure forces IndiGo flight to make emergency landing
http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/engine-failure-forces-indigo-flight-to-make-emergency-landing-in-mumbai-minutes-after-take-off/story-iVw3TLUHE6NlPJ5hI1sSiK.html

Jan. 9th           Pilot and passenger pulled from plane after emergency landing in New Zealand
https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/100442785/pilot-and-passenger-pulled-from-plane-after-emergency-landing

Jan. 10th           Second Plane Down In Ten Days In Costa Rica
http://qcostarica.com/second-plane-down-in-ten-days-in-costa-rica/

Jan. 10th           US Air Force jet forced emergency stop at Prestwick Airport, UK due technical issues
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/air-force-jet-forced-emergency-11828089

Jan. 10th           Pilot 'very lucky' to survive after aircraft clips house, crashes into yard, Australia
http://www.smh.com.au/queensland/pilot-very-lucky-to-survive-after-aircraft-clips-house-crashes-into-yard-20180110-p4yydk

Jan. 11th           Plane crashes near Wadsworth Municipal Airport, Ohio
http://fox8.com/2018/01/11/plane-crashes-near-wadsworth-municipal-airport/

Jan. 11th    Ryanair plane makes a sudden landing in northern Spain due to aggressive passengers
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/673214/ryanair-spain-alicante-flight-emergency-landing-drunk-irish-couple

Jan. 11th    No one hurt after plane makes emergency landing at Kraków airport due to landing gear issues
http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/343837,No-one-hurt-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-Krakow-airport

Jan. 13th India boat capsize: Three school students die off Mumbai
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-42674307

Jan. 15th           1 woman dead after casino boat catches fire off Florida coast
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/01/15/1-woman-dead-after-casino-boat-catches-fire-off-florida-coast/23333737/

Jan. 18th 52 people killed as bus caught fire while travelling on major highway in Kazakhstan
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2018/01/18/52-killed-in-bus-fire-in-Kazakhstan/9961516275473/

Jan. 22nd Sydney train crash sends passengers flying, injures 16
https://www.rt.com/news/416600-injured-sydney-train-incident/

Jan. 23rd Four killed in mid-air aircraft collision in Germany
https://www.thestatesman.com/world/four-killed-mid-air-aircraft-collision-germany-1502571359.html

Jan. 25th Three dead after train derails near Milan
https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/25/europe/milan-train-derailment-italy-intl/index.html


Jan. 31st At least three dead in helicopter crash in Southern California
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/newport-beach-helicopter-crash-southern-california-live-updates/




February 2018




Feb. 1st 3 Men Injured in Helicopter Crash in Angeles National Forest, CA
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Helicopter-Crash-Wrightwood-Injured-angeles-national-472205763.html

Feb. 1st Three killed in Quebec helicopter crash
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/three-killed-in-quebec-helicopter-crash-1.3786435

Feb. 1st Plane with engine problems lands safely at Palmerston North Airport, NZ
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/101069623/palmerston-north-airport-on-alert-after-reports-of-plane-with-engine-troubles

Feb. 1st Two outbound flights make emergency return to Hong Kong airport due to engine failure within seven hours of each other
http://www.arounddb.com/news/two-flights-make-emergency-return-hong-kong-airport-within-seven-hours/

Feb. 2nd More details emerge on the tragic Zanzibar, Tanzania plane crash
http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/More-details-emerge-on-tragic-Zanzibar-plane-crash/1840340-4289776-12dqi56z/index.html

Feb. 2nd Crews respond to plane crash in Santa Paula, CA
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/santa-paula/2018/02/02/crews-respond-plane-crash-santa-paula/301763002/

Feb. 2nd At least five dead as two helicopters crash in southern France
https://news.sky.com/story/at-least-five-dead-as-two-helicopters-crash-in-southern-france-11232899


Feb. 2nd 5 dead after two French army helicopters collide mid air
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2018/02/02/5-dead-as-French-military-helicopters-collide/4471517596781/

Feb. 4th Oil tanker carrying 22 Indian crew members missing off African coast
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2018/02/04/Oil-tanker-carrying-22-Indian-crew-members-missing-off-African-coast/3491517782855/

Feb. 4th Amtrak train collision causes derailment in South Carolina
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/amtrak-train-collision-derailment-south-carolina-52826656


Feb. 4th Two-seater plane smashes into a field and flips on to its roof, UK
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5352827/Pilot-escapes-horror-plane-crash-Warwickshire.html

Feb. 4th Phuket-bound flight makes emergency landing in India due to undisclosed technical issues, 380 stranded
https://news.thaivisa.com/article/15800/phuket-bound-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-india-leaves-380-tourists-stranded

Feb. 4th AA Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Bermuda due to possible fire in the cargo hold
http://bernews.com/2018/02/american-airlines-flight-diverts-to-bermuda-2/

Feb. 4th Light cargo plane makes emergency shore landing in Palawan, Philippines due to engine trouble 
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/966017/piper-aztec-cargo-plane-emergency-landing

Feb. 5th One injured in Franklin County, FL plane crash
http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/One-injured-in-Franklin-County-plane-crash-472789443.html

Feb. 5th No injuries in plane crash at Kerrville Municipal/Louis Schreiner Field, TX
http://www.hccommunityjournal.com/article_010d0268-0ac5-11e8-9bea-4f1be73eee5f.html

Feb. 5th Flight from Charlotte to LA makes emergency landing due to fumes
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/flight-from-charlotte-to-la-makes-emergency-landing-due-to-fumes/694599342

Feb. 5th Mid-air emergency on Air France flight from Bordeaux to Paris
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/914759/air-france-mid-air-emergency-bordeaux-paris-orly-airport

Feb. 5th Flight from Norwich diverted to Stansted in Essex after developing flap fault
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/flight-from-norwich-diverted-to-stansted-airport-in-essex-due-to-problem-with-flaps-1-5382375

Feb. 5th Auckland Airport runway closed after emergency landing due to hydraulics problems
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/auckland/auckland-airport-runway-closed-after-emergency-landing/

Feb. 5th Ukrainian Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Tbilisi Airport Due To  Brake Problems 
http://georgiatoday.ge/news/8999/Ukrainian-Airlines-Flight-Makes-Emergency-Landing-At-Tbilisi-Airport

Feb. 5th Passengers evacuated and firefighters called to incident on board plane, UK
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/passengers-evacuated-firefighters-called-incident-1165969

Feb. 5th Japanese Apache helicopter crashes in residential area of Saga Prefecture
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/02/05/national/gsdf-apache-helicopter-crashes-residential-area-saga-prefecture/#.Wnh85KinFPY

Feb. 6th 2 killed in Santee, CA plane crash; 2 dogs survive
https://www.10news.com/news/plane-crash-reported-in-east-san-diego-county-020618

Feb. 7th Plane crash kills 3 in Brazil
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-02/08/c_136958760.htm

Feb. 7th Naked Passenger Disrupts Alaska Airlines Flight
http://www.ibtimes.com/naked-passenger-disrupts-alaska-airlines-flight-locks-himself-restroom-2651141

Feb. 7th SIA flight from Dhaka forced to land in Myanmar due to engine failure
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/sia-flight-from-dhaka-forced-to-land-in-myanmar-after-engine-failure

Feb. 7th Tunisia helicopter crash kills soldier
http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/Tunisia-helicopter-crash/2558-4295492-fl9km2z/index.html

Feb. 8th Flight from Gyumri to Moscow forced to make emergency landing due to disruptive passenger
https://www.panorama.am/en/news/2018/02/08/Flight-from-Gyumri-to-Moscow/1902323

Feb. 8th Plane Crash at Centralia Airport, Illinois
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/32316-plane-crash-at-centralia-airport

Feb. 8th Small airplane crashes near Troy, Missouri
http://fox2now.com/2018/02/08/small-airplane-crashes-near-troy-missouri/

Feb. 8th Flight bound for Boston makes emergency landing in Charleston after crew reported fumes in aircraft
http://www.live5news.com/story/37463756/flight-bound-for-boston-makes-emergency-landing-in-charleston-after-report-of-fumes

Feb. 8th Pilot makes emergency landing in Southwest Miami-Dade after pilot smelled smoke cockpit
https://wsvn.com/news/local/pilot-makes-emergency-landing-in-southwest-miami-dade/

Feb. 8th Lear Jet With Landing Gear Trouble Over NJ Lands Safely At Stewart Airport 
http://mountvernon.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/lear-jet-in-trouble-over-nj-lands-safely-at-stewart-airport/732596/

Feb. 9th Jet With Smoke On Board Diverts To Shannon, Ireland Airport
http://www.clare.fm/news/jet-smoke-board-diverts-shannon-airport/

Feb. 9th Plane lands in Gulf of Mexico near Sanibel Lighthouse due to mechanical failure
http://www.nbc-2.com/story/37470575/rental-plane-lands-in-san-carlos-bay

Feb. 10th Authorities investigating plane crash at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/authorities-investigating-plane-crash-at-phoenix-mesa-gateway-airport

Feb. 10th 3 dead in helicopter crash at Grand Canyon
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/3-dead-in-helicopter-crash-at-Grand-Canyon-473710033.html

Feb. 10th Two Injured In Helicopter Crash At Bankstown, Australia Airport
https://www.triplem.com.au/news/sydney/two-injured-in-helicopter-crash-at-bankstown-airport?station=sydney

Feb. 10th A small plane makes emergency landing on Clear Lake
http://globegazette.com/news/local/ice-landing-a-small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-clear/article_1bc54f56-57c1-5c14-8cd4-645342087dff.html

Feb. 10th Seven soldiers die as Turkish helicopter crashes
http://www.thelancasterandmorecambecitizen.co.uk/news/national/15986499.Seven_soldiers_die_as_Turkish_helicopter_crashes_in_northern_Syria/

Feb. 11th Russian plane with 71 aboard crashes outside Moscow
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/02/11/passenger-plane-with-71-aboard-crashes-near-moscow-russian-media.html

Feb. 11th Korean plane taking part in Singapore Airshow crashes, catches fire
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/korean-plane-singapore-airshow-crashes-changi-airport-9932322

Feb. 11th Plane crashes on takeoff at Gladstone Airport, Australia
http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/plane-crashes-on-takeoff-at-gladstone-airport/news-story/93163d8703b57ed28a207bb33190cb98

Feb. 11th 4 killed in small plane crash in California's Agua Dulce area
http://abc7.com/4-killed-in-small-plane-crash-in-agua-dulce-area-authorities-say/3067510/

Feb. 12th At least 1 dead in small plane crash in south Whatcom County, Washington
http://q13fox.com/2018/02/12/at-least-1-dead-in-small-plane-crash-in-south-whatcom-county/

Feb. 12th Two dead in crash of private plane in Belgium
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-belgium-crash/two-dead-in-crash-of-private-plane-in-belgium-idUKKBN1FW1HE?rpc=401&

Feb. 12th Southwest flight forced to evacuate due to smoke in the aircraft
http://www.foxla.com/news/local-news/southwest-flight-makes-emergency-landing-due-to-smoke-in-the-aircraft

Feb. 13th Jet2 plane carrying 180 passengers makes emergency landing due to engine failure
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/engine-failure-forces-jet2-plane-12021116

Feb. 13th Delta plane makes emergency landing in Nigeria due to engine problems
http://airport.blog.ajc.com/2018/02/13/delta-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-nigeria-five-injured/

Feb. 13th Plane from Bradley airport makes emergency landing in Westhampton
http://wtnh.com/2018/02/13/plane-from-bradley-airport-makes-emergency-landing-in-westhampton-ny/

Feb. 14th No injuries reported in small plane crash at Toronto's island airport
http://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/no-injuries-reported-in-small-plane-crash-at-torontos-island-airport

Feb. 14th Aer Lingus flight forced to return to Dublin Airport due to 'technical issue'
https://www.buzz.ie/news/aer-lingus-flight-forced-return-dublin-airport-mid-flight-due-technical-issue-273026

Feb. 14th Westjet flight makes emergency landing at YXS after crew was alerted by fire detection warning light
https://ckpgtoday.ca/article/517788/westjet-flight-makes-emergency-landing-yxs

Feb. 15th Plane lands in Toronto after severe turbulence injures multiple people
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/plane-lands-in-toronto-after-severe-turbulence-injures-multiple-people-1.3805895

Feb. 15th IAF chopper crashes in Assam, 2 pilots dead
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/iaf-chopper-crashes-in-assam-2-dead/articleshow/62931022.cms

Feb. 16th Turkish military training plane crashes in Izmir province
https://www.rt.com/news/418974-turkish-military-plane-crash/

Feb. 16th Plane flips over at Longmont's Vance Brand Municipal Airport, Colorado
http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_31672958/longmont-plane-crash-vance-brand-airport

Feb. 16th Five injured in light plane crash in Pretoria, S. Africa
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-02-16-five-injured-in-light-plane-crash-in-pretoria/

Feb. 16th Pilot forced to make emergency landing after fight breaks out cause passenger wouldn't stop gassing
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pilot-forced-make-emergency-landing-12038181

Feb. 16th Oaxaca chopper crash kills 14, injures 13, Mexico
https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/oaxaca-chopper-crash-kills-14-injures-13/

Feb. 18th All aboard plane feared dead in crash in southern Iran
http://time.com/5164843/iran-plane-crash-66-people/

Feb. 18th NokAir plane makes emergency landing after flames came from one engine
https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1414550/nokair-plane-makes-emergency-landing

Feb. 18th Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Highway 101 After Experiencing Engine Failure
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2018/02/18/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-highway-101/

Feb. 19th Pilot forced to make emergency landing in Houston after the cabin pressurization stopped functioning
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/682861/united-states-southwest-airlines-belize-denver-colorado-texas-houston

Feb. 19th Emergency landing at Saipan airport after loss of power
https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/breaking-news-emergency-landing-saipan-airport/


Feb. 19th One Body Found Inside Wrecked Small Plane Near Minden, Nevada
http://www.ktvn.com/story/37539816/authorities-respond-to-report-possible-downed-plane-near-minden2

Feb. 19th THAI makes emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after one of the engines malfunctioned
https://news.thaivisa.com/article/16562/thai-makes-emergency-landing-at-suvarnabhumi-airport

Feb. 20th U.S. fighter jet dumps fuel tanks into lake after engine fire
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2018/02/066f6065071b-us-fighter-jet-dumps-fuel-tanks-into-lake-after-engine-fire.html

Feb. 21st One person killed in small plane crash in Kearny Mesa, CA
http://www.kusi.com/one-person-killed-in-small-plane-crash-in-kearny-mesa/

Feb. 21st One dead in plane crash at Holmes County airport, Florida
http://www.wtvy.com/content/news/Plane-Crash-at-Holmes-County-airport-474769473.html

Feb. 22nd Alberta plane reported missing on way to New Mexico
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/02/23/plane-crash-dolores-grand-junction/

Feb. 22nd 2 people killed in southwest Kansas plane crash
http://ksnt.com/2018/02/22/two-people-killed-in-southwest-kansas-plane-crash/

Feb. 22nd Victims in Carroll County, IN plane crash identified
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/carroll-county/plane-crash-in-carroll-county

Feb. 22nd Emergency crews respond to plane with mechanical issues at Fargo airport at North Dakota
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Emergency-crews-responding-to-plane-with-mechanical-issues- 

Feb. 22nd Emergency landing at Saipan airport Northern Marianaria islands
https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/breaking-news-emergency-landing-saipan-airport/

Feb. 22nd Plane makes emergency landing near Manatee County, FL roadway, due to engine troubles
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/plane-makes-emergency-landing-near-manatee-county-roadway/article_74e2b032-180a-11e8-b691-e3979907763f.html

Feb. 22nd Coast Guard chopper lands in Golden Gate Park, CA due to malfunction
https://sfbay.ca/2018/02/22/coast-guard-chopper-lands-in-golden-gate-park/

Feb. 23rd Plane ends up in raspberry field after failed takeoff at Abbotsford Airport, Canada
https://www.abbynews.com/news/plane-lands-on-belly-in-abbotsford-raspberry-field/

Feb. 23rd Biplane crashes along Pasco road in Florida
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/pasco-old-lakeland-highway-plane-crash

Feb. 24th Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Morocco Because of Violent Passenger
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2018/02/241367/plane-makes-emergency-landing-morocco-violent-passenger/

Feb. 25th A plane has crash landed in an East Yorkshire field, UK
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/plane-crash-landed-east-yorkshire-1261223

Feb. 25th Plane crashes at Scots airfield as emergency services rush to the scene
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/2280620/small-plane-crash-moray-lossiemouth/

Feb. 25th Miracle escape for five in Arctic as Mi-8 makes emergency landing
http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/miracle-escape-for-five-in-arctic-as-mi-8-makes-emergency-landing/

Feb. 26th Small plane crashes at Ryan Airfield, Arizona
https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/small-plane-crashes-at-ryan-airfield

Feb. 26th Missing Cessna 172 Aircraft Fail To Report To Labasa Airport, Fiji
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-02/28/c_137006219.htm

Feb. 26th Light plane crash lands in regional Vic, Australia
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/light-plane-crash-lands-in-regional-vic/news-story/5237beba319f67dbe63477a01f34386c

Feb. 26th Southwest plane engine catches fire after takeoff
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/02/26/southwest-plane-engine-catches-fire-after-takeoff-lands-safely-in-salt-lake-city/

Feb. 26th Flybe flight carries out emergency landing at Manchester, UK after suffering a technical fault
http://ttps//www.aviationwales.com/flybe-flight-carries-emergency-landing-manchester/

Feb. 26th AirAsia aircraft makes emergency landing at Okinawa’s Naha Airport because of engine trouble
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/02/26/airasia-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-at-okinawa/

Feb. 26th Airbus Beluga declared an emergency after smoke was reported in cockpit 
http://www.deeside.com/airbus-beluga-declares-emergency-approach-hamburg-2/

Feb. 27th 2 dead following small plane crash in the river near Crescent City, FL
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/20180227/2-dead-following-small-plane-crash-in-river-near-crescent-city

Feb. 27th Shetland plane declares landing gear emergency as it heads back to Aberdeen Airport 
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/2289628/shetland-plane-aberdeen-onboard-emergency-flight-circling/

Feb. 27th Qantas flight from Perth to Sydney turns back after sensor light issue 
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/qantas-flight-bound-for-sydney-turns-back-after-sensor-light-issue-20180227-h0wqsh.html

Feb. 27th Flight makes emergency landing at Lehigh Valley, PA airport due to smelled smoke in the cockpit 
http://6abc.com/flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-lehigh-valley-airport/3152370/

Feb. 27th RAF Tornado fighter jet in emergency landing after mid-air technical problems
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/685077/royal-air-force-tornado-fighter-jet-emergency-landing-germany-plane?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-star-latest-news+%28Daily+Star+%3A%3A+News+Feed%29

Feb. 28th Pilot driven to hospital after small plane crashes in Coryell County, TX
http://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/dps-pilot-driven-to-hospital-after-small-plane-crashes-in-coryell-county/500-524177148

Feb. 28th Pilot taken to hospital following small plane crash at Schlemeyer Field, TX
http://www.ktre.com/story/37618229/pilot-taken-to-hospital-following-minor-plane-crash-at-schlemeyer-field

Feb. 28th One injured as plane crash-lands at Nyaribo airstrip, Kenya
https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nyeri/Plane-crash-lands-Nyeri-MP-Esther-Murugi/1954190-4323660-aks4s4z/index.html

Feb. 28th Helicopter crashes in county orchard, California
http://www.recorderonline.com/news/helicopter-crashes-in-county-orchard/article_fbdc2a24-1de0-11e8-b9f2-e7e8483a002b.html

Feb. 28th 2 Dead in Mpumalanga, South Africa Helicopter Crash
http://ewn.co.za/2018/02/28/2-dead-in-mpumalanga-helicopter-crash

Feb. 28th Airbus A320 emergency landing due to technical difficulties in Tallinn causes cancellations, delays 
https://news.err.ee/686656/airbus-a320-emergency-landing-in-tallinn-causes-cancellations-delays

Feb. 28th U.S. cargo plane makes emergency landing in Yangon due to fire alarm going off 
http://www.mizzima.com/news-domestic/us-cargo-plane-makes-emergency-landing-yangon



March 2018




Mar. 1st Authorities search for missing plane near Ocean City, Maryland; investigation ongoing
http://www.wboc.com/story/37626146/small-plane-crashes-off-coast-of-ocean-city-2-people-missing

Mar. 1st Small Plane Crashes In Field In Ellis County, TX
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/03/01/plane-crash-ellis-county-ferris-tx/

Mar. 1st CM's Chopper Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Issues at Swami Vivekanand Airport, India
http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/raipur/2018-03-01-199290.html

Mar. 1st IndiGo A320neo makes emergency landing at Mumbai airport after one engine stalled 
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indigo-a320neo-makes-emergency-landing-at-mumbai-airport-following-engine-problems/articleshow/63129527.cms

Mar. 1st Plane's engine failure blamed for emergency landing 
https://akipress.com/news:603055/

Mar. 2nd Helicopter in emergency landing at Aberdeen Airport, UK due to warning light
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/2304069/helicopter-emergency-landing-aberdeen-airport-warning-light/

Mar. 2nd Flight with 166 on board makes emergency landing due to high vibration and alert warning 
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/flight-with-166-on-board-makes-emergency-landing/article22911345.ece

Mar. 2nd Passenger punches flight attendant, causes emergency landing 
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/Passenger-punches-flight-attendant-causes-emergency-landing-in-Tampa-FBI-says_166132445

Mar. 2nd Light plane makes emergency landing on remote WA's Great Northern Highway due to engine issues 
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-02/light-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-wa-highway/9504792

Mar. 3rd Passenger on Boise-bound flight tried to open cabin door in midair 
http://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/i-am-god-passenger-on-boise-bound-flight-tried-to-open-cabin-door-in-midair/277-526052596

Mar. 3rd Plane makes emergency landing at Huntingburg, IN Airport due to mechanical pronlem
https://duboiscountyherald.com/b/plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-huntingburg-airport

Mar. 4th Pilot survives small plane crash near Enumclaw, WA
http://www.kiro7.com/news/local/pilot-survives-small-plane-crash-near-enumclaw-/710877588

Mar. 4th Flight For Life Makes Emergency Landing At Sheboygan County Airport Due To Hydraulic Issue
http://whbl.com/news/articles/2018/mar/05/flight-for-life-makes-emergency-landing-at-sheboygan-county-airport/

Mar. 4th US-Bangladesh flight makes emergency landing due to due to signal imbalance 
http://unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/US-Bangla-flight-makes-emergency-landing/64469

Mar. 4th Small plane goes down in Washougal, WA after the plane's engine lost power
http://www.koin.com/news/small-plane-goes-down-in-washougal/1007381885

Mar. 4th 5 foreigners injured in Afghanistan helicopter crash
https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/world/5-foreigners-injured-in-afghanistan-helicopter-crash/

Mar. 5th Airplane reports engine trouble, lands safely at Camarillo Airport, CA
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2018/03/05/aircraft-reports-engine-trouble-lands-safely-camarillo/395190002/

Mar. 5th Small plane conducts emergency landing near Ogden, UT after suffering engine issues
http://fox13now.com/2018/03/05/small-plane-conducts-emergency-landing-near-ogden-flips-over/

Mar. 6th Russian cargo plane crashes in Syria, 32 dead
http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-russian-plane-crash-syria-20180306-story.html

Mar. 6th Maersk vessel catches fire in the Arabian Sea
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/06/maersk-vessel-catches-fire-in-arabian-sea.html

Mar. 6th Russian An-26 Plane Crashes in Syria
https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201803061062278758-russia-plane-crash/

Mar. 6th Plane crash claims the lives of three people in Laredo, Texas
http://www.kgns.tv/content/news/Plane-crash-reported-at-Laredo-International-Airport-476269713.html

Mar. 6th Palatka plane crash injures 2 in Palatka, FL
http://www.staugustine.com/news/20180306/palatka-plane-crash-injures-2/1

Mar. 6th Siblings hurt after plane crashes into New Smyrna Beach home in Florida
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-new-smyrna-beach-plane-crash-20180306-story.html

Mar. 6th Plane Crashes Near Harford Airport, Maryland
http://www.wbal.com/article/298802/124/plane-crashes-near-harford-airport

Mar. 6th Blair County, PA crews assist after medical helicopter hits bird
http://wjactv.com/news/local/blair-county-crews-assist-after-medical-helicopter-forced-to-land

Mar. 6th Passenger 'tries to storm cockpit and attacks crew' 
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/686723/EgyptAir-flight-Muscat-Oman-passenger-storms-cockpit-assaults-crew-reports

Mar. 6th Arik flight from Lagos to Accra, Ghana, made an emergency landing due to smoke in cabin 
https://www.thecable.ng/arik-speaks-emergency-landing-accra

Mar. 6th Plane suffers engine failure, lands in nearby field
http://www.keyt.com/news/top-stories/plane-suffers-engine-failure-lands-in-nearby-field/712594265

Mar. 7th Helicopter Crash Kills At Least Three In Southern Chechnya
https://www.rferl.org/a/chechnya-helicopter-crash-kills-2-border-guard/29084710.html

Mar. 7th School Bus Carrying Children catches fire on LA freeway
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/03/07/school-bus-catches-on-fire/

Mar. 8th Emirates flight makes unscheduled landing at Chennai airport due to technical issues 
https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/emirates-flight-makes-unscheduled-landing-at-chennai-airport-1184995-2018-03-08

Mar. 8th Plane forced to land in field outside of Temple, TX after experiencing mechanical problems
http://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_89937500-22f7-11e8-8a65-5342f2d79bd2.html

Mar. 8th Hydraulic Failure Forces UPS Airlines' Flight to Make Emergency Landing 
http://www.india.com/news/india/ups-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-mumbai-after-hydraulic-failure-2932624/

Mar. 10th 2 Transported After Small Plane Crash At Addison Airport, Texas
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/03/10/small-plane-crash-addison-airport/

Mar. 10th Plane crash-lands in Wilson County field, North Carolina
http://wncn.com/2018/03/10/plane-crash-lands-in-wilson-county-field/

Mar. 10th Two killed in Phuket training plane crash, Thailand
https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1425778/two-killed-in-training-plane-crash

Mar. 10th Plane crash in Montague, California leaves three injured
http://ktvl.com/news/local/sheriff-plane-crash-in-montague-leaves-three-injured

Mar. 10th Pilot survives Jacksonville, FL helicopter crash
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/20180310/pilot-survives-jacksonville-helicopter-crash

Mar. 10th Porter flight makes emergency landing in Fredericton after electrical problems 
https://www.cp24.com/news/porter-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-fredericton-after-electrical-problems-1.3837404

Mar. 10th Airfast Indonesia Aircraft Performs Emergency Landing in Batam Due to Landing Gear Issues 
http://www.en.netralnews.com/news/currentnews/read/19177/airfast.indonesia.aircraft.performs.emergency.landing.in.batam

Mar. 10th Small plane down on Williford Road in Wilson County, NC
http://www.wral.com/highway-patrol-small-plane-down-on-williford-road-in-wilson-county/17407411/

Mar. 10th Emergency landing on Murcia-San Javier motorway, Spain suffering engine difficulties
http://www.theleader.info/2018/03/10/emergency-landing-murcia-san-javier-motorway/#_

Mar. 10th Coast Guard Chopper Crashes In Maharashtra's Raigad District, India After Experiencing Technical Difficulties
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/coast-guard-chopper-crashes-in-maharashtras-raigad-district-report-1822150

Mar. 11th Private Turkish plane crashes in southwestern Iran
https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/03/11/Turkish-private-plane-crashes-in-southwestern-Iran.html

Mar. 11th Small plane crashes at Cedar Rapids airport, Iowa
http://www.kcrg.com/content/news/DEVELOPING-Plane-crash-at-Cedar-Rapids-airport-476491733.html

Mar. 11th Pilot escapes unharmed after Anglesey plane crash
http://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/16080609.Pilot_escapes_unharmed_after_Anglesey_plane_crash/?ref=rss

Mar. 11th Canby woman dies after plane crash in Clark County, Washington
http://www.kptv.com/story/37698816/canby-woman-dies-after-plane-crash-in-clark-county

Mar. 11th Pilot unharmed after plane crash south of Fort McMurray, Canada
http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2018/03/13/pilot-unharmed-after-plane-crash-south-of-fort-mcmurray

Mar. 11th Helicopter crashes into Manhattan's East River, NY
http://abcnews.go.com/US/helicopter-crashes-east-river-york-city/story?id=53673315

Mar. 11th Moscow-Gyumri flight forced to land in Minvody
https://armenpress.am/eng/news/925759/moscow-gyumri-flight-forced-to-land-in-minvody-due-to-unruly-passenger.html

Mar. 11th Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix to Dallas makes emergency landing after smoke filled aircraft's cabin
http://www.fox4news.com/news/southwest-airlines-flight-from-phoenix-to-dallas-makes-emergency-landing

Mar. 12th Nepal police say dozens dead in passenger plane crash
http://abc7.com/nepal-police-say-at-least-38-dead-in-passenger-plane-crash/3204462/

Mar. 12th Small plane makes crash landing on Kissimmee street, Florida
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-plane-crash-kissimmee-street-20180313-story.html

Mar. 12th Single-engine plane crashes at Illinois Rockford airport
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20180312/single-engine-plane-crashes-at-rockford-airport

Mar. 12th Flight forced IndiGo flight to return to Ahmedabad, India due to engine failure 
http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2018/03/12/engine-failure-forces-indigo-flight-to-return-to-ahmedabad.html

Mar. 12th GoAir plane makes emergency landing at Delhi due to technical glitch
https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/goair-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-delhi-1188195-2018-03-13

Mar. 13th Small plane crashes on runway at Virginia’s Chesapeake Regional Airport
http://wtkr.com/2018/03/13/small-plane-crashes-on-runway-at-chesapeake-regional-airport/

Mar. 13th Pilot, student injured in Cessna plane crash in Pangasinan, Philippines
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/03/13/pilot-student-injured-in-cessna-plane-crash-in-pangasinan/

Mar. 13th Helicopter Crashes in Brackendown, South Africa
http://ewn.co.za/2018/03/13/helicopter-crashes-in-brackendown

Mar. 13th Helicopter crashes at Perth Airport, Scotland leaving pilot injured
https://stv.tv/news/north/1410221-pilot-left-injured-as-helicopter-crashes-at-airport/

Mar. 13th GoAir plane makes emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to technical glitch 
https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/goair-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-delhi-1188195-2018-03-13

Mar. 13th Small plane makes emergency landing on road in Gulf Islands National Seashore, FL

due to engine problems
https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2018/03/13/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-road-gulf-islands-national-seashore/422255002/

Mar. 13th Black Hawk makes safe emergency landing in Kaohsiung, Taiwan after warning light went on
http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201803130012.aspx

Mar. 14th Navy F/A-18 jet crashes in Key West, Florida
http://www.flkeysnews.com/news/local/article205190754.html

Mar. 14th Pilot suffers minor injuries in plane crash in Cleburne, TX
http://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/news/pilot-suffers-minor-injuries-in-plane-crash/article_5e3ed4b4-2895-11e8-9204-eba9c1f0a8a2.html

Mar. 14th Pilot escapes plane crash in Winsford, UK with minor injuries
http://www.winsfordguardian.co.uk/news/16086197.Pilot_escapes_plane_crash_in_Winsford_with_minor_injuries/

Mar. 14th Helicopter crashes at Stinson Airport, TX
http://valleycentral.com/news/local/helicopter-crashes-at-stinson-airport

Mar. 14th Helicopter crash lands in water, pilot missing in Indian Ocean
https://thewest.com.au/news/north-west-telegraph/helicopter-lands-in-water-pilot-missing-ng-b88775288z

Mar. 14th Indigo flight forced to return to Hyderabad airport due to technical glitch 
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/indigo-flight-forced-to-return-to-hyderabad-airport/article23247320.ece

Mar. 14th Aero Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Landing Gear Problems, Abandons Passengers at Airport 
https://prnigeria.com/national/aero-flight-emergency-landing-airport/

Mar. 14th Plane carrying British patient makes emergency landing in Trabzon airport due to a technical issue 
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/plane-carrying-british-patient-makes-emergency-landing-in-trabzon-airport-128715

Mar. 15th Keys-based Cessna loses power in the air, crashes at Florida airport
http://www.flkeysnews.com/news/local/article205335169.html

Mar. 15th Sheriff's office helicopter makes emergency landing, Alabama
http://abc3340.com/news/local/sheriffs-office-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing

Mar. 15th Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Helicopter Forced to Return to Airport After One Engines Failed
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/18/politics/ivanka-jared-helicopter/index.html

Mar. 15th Iraq helicopter crash leaves seven American personnel dead
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43425267

Mar. 15th Eight killed in Senegal military helicopter crash
https://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFKCN1GR19L-OZATP?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FAFRICATopNews+%28News+%2F+AFRICA+%2F+Top+News%29&&rpc=401

Mar. 16th Plane carrying UPS packages crashes at Hastings airport in Nabraske
http://www.1011now.com/content/news/Plane-crash-at-Hastings-airport-477087513.html

Mar. 16th Plane in distress lands safely at San Antonio, TX airport
http://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/plane-in-distress-lands-safely-at-san-antonio-airport/273-529286980

Mar. 16th Small plane goes down near home in Shelburne after the plane's engine failed
https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2018/03/16/small-plane-goes-down-friday-afternoon-near-home-shelburne/433114002/

Mar. 16th Small plane goes down near home in Shelburne after engine failed
https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2018/03/16/small-plane-goes-down-friday-afternoon-near-home-shelburne/433114002/

Mar. 17th Small plane crashes into woods near Punta Gorda airport, FL
http://www.winknews.com/2018/03/17/small-plane-crashes-woods-near-punta-gorda-airport/

Mar. 17th 10 dead in Plaridel, Bulacan plane crash
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2018/03/17/10-dead-plaridel-bulacan-plane-crash-594087

Mar. 17th Helicopter crash in Waikato, New Zealand injures two
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12014788

Mar. 17th Plane Reports Smoke in Cockpit; Lands Safely at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, MI
http://fox17online.com/2018/03/17/developing-smoke-fills-cockpit-of-plane-at-ford-international-airport/

Mar. 17th Indian Navy helicopter makes emergency landing on Alappuzha paddy field after developing technical glitches
http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=104888

Mar. 18th Helicopter carrying Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner lands after engine failure
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/chopper-carrying-ivanka-jared-kushner-lands-engine-failure-article-1.3882874

Mar. 18th One Person Injured in Yuba County, CA Plane Crash
http://fox40.com/2018/03/18/cal-fire-responding-to-plane-in-the-yuba-river-near-loma-rica/

Mar. 18th Florida's Jacksonville Sheriff's Office helicopter makes emergency landing due to malfunction
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/video-jacksonville-sheriffs-office-helicopter-makes-emergency-landing/717769386

Mar. 18th Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Helicopter Forced to Return to Airport After Engine Failure
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/18/politics/ivanka-jared-helicopter/index.html

Mar. 19th United Airlines flight 372 forced to make emergency landing after smoke came out of engine
http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/united-airlines-flight-372-forced-to-make-emergency-landing/news-story/2f57109b97010edc8c508204dd46b7e8

Mar. 19th NAF Student Pilot Survived Malfunction That Forced Landing
https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/naf-student-pilot-survived/

Mar. 19th Trains collide in Kentucky derailment, sparking fire, evacuation
http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180319/trains-collide-in-kentucky-derailment-sparking-fire-evacuation

Mar. 20th First pictures of Red Arrows plane wreckage after crash at RAF Valley, UK
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/first-pictures-red-arrows-plane-14436762

Mar. 20th India Air Force  plane crashes near Odisha-Jharkhand border
http://odishasuntimes.com/iaf-plane-crashes-near-odisha-jharkhand-border/

Mar. 20th Plane crash in Edwardsburgh-Cardinal, Canada
http://www.morrisburgleader.ca/2018/03/20/plane-crash-in-edwardsburgh-cardinal/

Mar. 20th Coast Guard rescues pilot after plane crash on Columbia River sandbar, Oregon
http://www.kptv.com/story/37770034/coast-guard-rescues-pilot-after-plane-crash-on-columbia-river-sandbar

Mar. 20th WestJet flight carrying 58 makes emergency landing in Nanaimo after smoke was spotted in cabin
https://globalnews.ca/news/4095250/westjet-emergency-landing-nanaimo/

Mar. 20th Biman plane resumes journey for Saidpur after emergency landing due to technical glitch
http://www.thedailystar.net/city/technical-glitch-biman-plane-makes-emergency-landing-1550893

Mar. 21st Authorities ID man killed in Pierce County, Nebraske plane crash
http://www.ktiv.com/story/37781558/2018/03/Wednesday/authorities-are-on-the-scene-of-a-plane-crash-in-rural-pierce-county-nebraska

Mar. 21st Aerobatic Air Force pilot killed in Tunggul Wulung Airport crash in Indonesia
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/03/21/aerobatic-air-force-pilot-killed-in-airport-crash.html

Mar. 21st Great Barrier Reef helicopter crash kills two and leaves three hurt. Australia
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5861827/great-barrier-reef-helicopter-crash-two-dead-australia-whitsunday-islands/

Mar. 21st British Couple Survive Helicopter Crash in Georgia
https://www.theepochtimes.com/british-couple-survive-helicopter-crash-in-georgia_2471244.html

Mar. 21st Pilot Makes Emergency Landing on Road Due to Engine Trouble, Narrowly Missing Power Lines
https://www.theepochtimes.com/plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-road_2472478.html

Mar. 22nd Military personnel martyred in plane crash in Turkey
https://aa.com.tr/en/todays-headlines/military-personnel-martyred-in-plane-crash-in-turkey/1096772

Mar. 22nd Israeli civilian pilot injured in failed emergency landing near Haifa
http://www.jerusalemonline.com/news/in-israel/local/haifa-civilian-pilot-injured-in-failed-emergency-landing-35166

Mar. 22nd Frontier flight to Cleveland diverted to Cincinnati after dispute between two passengers on plane
http://www.cleveland19.com/story/37785576/frontier-flight-to-cleveland-diverted-to-cincinnati-due-to-unruly-passenger

Mar. 22nd Indian Air Force chopper makes emergency landing in farm fields due to a technical glitch
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/andhra-pradesh-indian-air-force-chopper-makes-emergency-landing-in-farm-fields/articleshow/63417311.cms

Mar. 23rd Pilot walks away after engine suddenly quits and crash landing on Dorset Street, Vermont
http://www.shelburnenews.com/2018/03/23/pilot-walks-away-dorset-street-crash-landing/

Mar. 23rd Helicopter with Udupi seer makes emergency landing in Holalu, India
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/helicopter-with-udupi-seer-makes-emergency-landing/article23338193.ece

Mar. 23rd Pilot who crashed airplane in Clinton County has died
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2018/03/23/pilot-who-crashed-airplane-after-striking-power-lines-clinton-county-has-died/452474002/

Mar. 23rd Passenger describes horrendous easyJet flight as abusive women 'spat at fellow fliers
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/youre-fing-snitches-youre-going-12247173

Mar. 23rd Witnesses recount moment plane made emergency landing
https://www.facebook.com/wkrntv/posts/2101353929892318

Mar. 23rd Private plane makes emergency landing at Auckland Airport after cockpit filled with smoke
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/102526719/private-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-auckland-airport

Mar. 24th Plane crash at Lilydale Airport, Yering, Australia
http://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/plane-crash-lilydale-airport-yering-pilots-lucky-escape-after-missing-runway/news-story/01d2a00f39726212654317f3fffcb910

Mar. 24th US-Bangladesh plane makes emergency landing at Dhaka airport due to indicator malfunction
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/us-bangla-airlines-plane-makes-emergency-landing-dhaka-airport-hazrat-shahjalal-international-airport-malaysia-1552762

Mar. 25th Two people found dead Monday in Caddo County plane crash
http://newsok.com/article/5588424

Mar. 25th Plane makes emergency landing at T.F. Green Airport due to mechanical problem
http://turnto10.com/news/local/emergency-plane-landing-at-tf-green-airport-in-warwick

Mar. 25th Washington-bound Air Canada flight makes emergency landing due to smoke aircraft
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/washington-air-canada-emergency-landing-1.4592646

Mar. 25th South Korea coast guard rescues 163 from a ferry that hit a rock
http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-south-korea-ferry-20180325-story.html

Mar. 25th Fire breaks out aboard bus killing 20 migrant workers in Thailand
http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-thailand-bus-20180330-story.html

Mar. 26th One person dies in Marina, California airplane crash
http://www.montereyherald.com/general-news/20180326/one-person-dies-in-marina-airplane-crash

Mar. 26th Flight makes unscheduled stop after passenger cuts wrist
https://www.shine.cn/news/nation/1803262215/

Mar. 26th Helicopter made an emergency landing at Koko Head park, Hawaii
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/03/26/breaking-news/helicopter-makes-safe-landing-in-hawaii-kai/

Mar. 26th Three uninjured after aircraft landing gear malfunction at Burnet airport 
https://www.dailytrib.com/2018/03/26/three-uninjured-after-aircraft-landing-gear-malfunction-in-burnet/

Mar. 27th Stansted flight forced to make emergency landing due to plane hydraulic fault
https://www.essexlive.news/news/stansted-flight-forced-make-emergency-1391277

Mar. 27th Learjet lands at Willard Airport without incident after engine failure
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-03-27/learjet-lands-willard-airport-without-incident-after-engine-failure.html

Mar. 27th Search on for crashed plane in northern MN
http://www.kare11.com/article/news/search-on-for-crashed-plane-in-northern-mn/89-523763314

Mar. 28th Two soldiers injured as plane crashes in southern Kenya
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-03/28/c_137072615.htm

Mar. 28th Two people injured after light plane crashes into paddock in Waihi
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12021957

Mar. 28th Passenger Plane Filled With Smoke Evacuated at Moscow Airport
https://sputniknews.com/russia/201803281062974337-plane-evacuation-moscow/

Mar. 29th Delta landing gear catches fire shortly after landing in Atlanta
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delta-landing-gear-fire-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-airport-today-2018-03-29/

Mar. 29th Plane makes emergency landing at Yeager, WV when electrical components in cockpit failed
https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-yeager-after-electrical-failure-in/article_158751fc-f313-56ab-8be5-32b17fd38e2a.html

Mar. 29th SDF chopper emergency landing closes Japan's Yonago Airport after mechanical failure warning in cockpit
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180329_15/

Mar. 30th Small plane bound for New Orleans crashes in Alabama, killing pilot
http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2018/03/small_plane_crashes_en_route_t.html

Mar. 30th Vistara Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Ahmedabad Airport, India Due to Right Engine Failure
http://www.india.com/news/india/vistara-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-ahmedabadairport-due-to-engine-failure-2973070/

Mar. 30th Technical snag-hit Delhi-bound flight returns 
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/snag-hit-delhi-bound-flight-returns/article23395343.ece

Mar. 30th Kathmandu-bound NAC aircraft landed in Delhi after passenger misbehaves
http://english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandu-bound-nac-aircraft-landed-in-delhi-after-passenger-misbehaves-with-crew.html

Mar. 30th Yakima  Air Terminal, WA reopened after Marine jets make emergency stop after electrical issues
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/safe-landing-yakima-air-terminal-reopened-after-marine-jets-make/article_89c16bba-345c-11e8-a3c3-6b97368cf4e7.html

Mar. 30th Small airplane makes emergency landing in Pembroke Pines, Florida due to engine problems
https://wsvn.com/news/local/small-airplane-makes-emergency-landing-in-pembroke-pines/

Mar. 30th UK's Stansted Airport car park shuttle bus fire forces terminal evacuation
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-43598807

Mar. 30th Delta flight catches fire on runway after making emergency landing
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/delta-flight-catches-fire-emergency-landing-suffered-a-mechanical-problem-shortly-after-takeoff-a8281841.html

Mar. 31st Plane crash off coast of St. Lucie kills two
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2018/03/31/plane-crash-off-coast-st-lucie-kills-two/476047002/

Mar. 31st Two Reportedly Dead as Light Plane Crashes on Motorway in France
https://sputniknews.com/europe/201803311063102351-two-killed-plane-crash-france/

Mar. 31st 2 killed when homebuilt plane crashes near Santa Paula, CA
http://abc7.com/2-killed-when-homebuilt-plane-crashes-near-santa-paula/3287517/

Mar. 31st Plane lands safely at Hudson Valley airport after engine trouble
https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/2018/03/31/plane-lands-safely-hudson-valley-airport-after-engine-trouble/475684002/

Mar. 31st Plane carrying skydivers makes emergency landing in Ulster, NY backyard due to engine trouble
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180331/plane-carrying-skydivers-makes-emergency-landing-in-ulster-backyard




April 2018




Apr. 2nd Woman escapes from plane crash near Bankstown Airport, Australia
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-02/bankstown-plane-crash-woman-escapes-with-minor-injuries/9610272

Apr. 2nd Medical helicopter makes emergency landing on Redington Road, Arizona due to engine failure
http://www.kvoa.com/story/37862703/helicopter-takes-emergency-landing-near-redington-road

Apr. 2nd Plane with engine issues makes urgent landing at Woodbourne airbase, New Zealand
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/102767310/plane-with-engine-out-aims-to-make-urgent-landing-at-woodbourne-airbase

Apr. 3rd Malfunction cause Harrier pilot to eject during takeoff from Djibouti airport
https://www.stripes.com/news/marine-corps/harrier-pilot-ejects-during-takeoff-from-djibouti-airport-1.520274

Apr. 3rd Pilot dies in Myanmar military plane crash
https://thedefensepost.com/2018/04/03/myanmar-military-plane-crash-pilot-dies/

Apr. 3rd Light aircraft crashes in West Melton, Canterbury
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/102797351/Light-aircraft-crashes-in-West-Melton-Canterbury

Apr. 3rd 4 believed dead in El Centro Marine helicopter crash
https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2018/04/03/4-presumed-dead-el-centro-marine-helicopter-crash/484664002/

Apr. 4th Plane crashes near Florida airport leaving at least two people dead
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/plane-crashes-near-florida-airport-leaving-at-least-two-people-dead/ar-AAvt4xS

Apr. 4th F-16 jet crashes at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada during training
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/la-na-nellis-plane-crash-20180404-story.html

Apr. 7th Two U.S. soldiers die in helicopter crash in Fort Campbell
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/04/07/Two-US-soldiers-die-in-helicopter-crash-in-Fort-Campbell/8061523121644/

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Apr. 22nd 17 Rowers Drown After Dragon Boats Capsize in Southern China
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/22/world/asia/china-dragon-boat-accident-deaths.html

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May 2018




May 8th Trains collide in Germany, killing 2 and injuring 14
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/08/trains-collide-in-germany-killing-2-and-injuring-14.html


May 18th          More than 100 killed in passenger plane crash in Cuba
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cuba-crash/cuba-says-boeing-737-crashed-after-taking-off-from-havana-airport-idUSKCN1IJ2DG


May 25th          At least 49 dead after boat capsizes on Congo River
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/05/25/scores-dead-boat-capsizes-congo-river/643969002/





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Jul. 5th Forty-nine missing in Thailand after tourist boat capsizes off Phuket
https://news.sky.com/story/dozens-missing-after-tourist-boats-capsize-in-phuket-thailand-11427053

Jul. 6th At Least 30 Killed When Bus in Cameroon Drives Into a River
https://www.voanews.com/a/at-least-30-killed-when-bus-in-cameroon-drives-into-a-river/4470622.html

Jul. 13th At least 55 injured as train derails in Egypt
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2018/07/13/At-least-58-injured-as-train-derails-in-Egypt.html




August 2018




Aug. 5th Chaotic Pittsburgh freight train derailment blocks light rail tracks
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/05/chaotic-pittsburgh-freight-train-derailment-blocks-light-rail-tracks.html

Aug. 6th Truck explosion in Italy kills at least 2, injures up to 70
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bologna-italy-explosion-near-airport-traffic-accident-today-2018-08-06/




October 2018




Oct. 1st            Southern California airfield has 2 plane crashes in 2 days
https://preview.msn.com/en-us/news/us/southern-california-airfield-has-2-plane-crashes-in-2-days/ar-BBNORSn

Oct. 2nd           DFDS ferry stranded by engine failure in Baltic Sea off
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dfds-ferry-stranded-baltic-sea-off-lithuania-hundreds-of-passengers/


Oct. 17th          Smoke forces Melania Trump's plane back to military base due to smoke in the cabin.
https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-10-17-melania-trumps-plane-returns-to-military-base-after-smoke-fills-the-cabin/


Oct. 21st Train derails in Taiwan; At least 18 killed, 171 injured 
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/21/asia/taiwan-train-derailment-intl/index.html

Oct. 23rd 20 hurt as Rome metro escalator speeds up, then collapses
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/20-hurt-as-rome-metro-escalator-speeds-up-then-collapses-20181024-p50bj0.html



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