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It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of eight teammates today at Edwards AFB. My thoughts are with the bomber and test communities during this difficult time. I am keeping the families, friends, and loved ones affected in my prayers.
๐จ๐บ๐ธ BREAKING: A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress has crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, California. The aircraft involved was registration 60-0061. The Air Force says 8 service members were killed. An investigation is underway. โ๏ธ๐
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๐จ๐บ๐ธ BREAKING: A plane has crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, around 65 miles south of Kansas City. Authorities report 12 fatalities, with no survivors reported at this time. An investigation into the cause of the crash is now underway.
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๐ฏ๏ธโ๏ธ Today marks the 1st anniversary of Air India Flight 171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The Boeing 787-8 went down during initial climb, with 242 onboard and 1 survivor.
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๐จ๐ต๐ฐ๐ BREAKING: A Pakistani military Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad, killing all 22 onboard. Officials say there were no survivors, with preliminary reports indicating an unexpected technical issue may have caused the crash. Callsign is unknown. @AirNavRadar
On June 1, Chairwoman Homendy joined families and first responders in Alexandria to honor the 67 lives lost in the Potomac River midair collision. The NTSB will continue to fight for the safety changes needed to honor the memory of those who were lost.
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ALT A person at a podium is speaking at an event. A quote is displayed beside them: "Every day that passes without implementation of all 50 NTSB recommendations represents a continued and unacceptable risk to public safety." The name "Chairwoman Homendy" and the event details "Alexandria DCA Memorial Dedication, June 1, 2026" are included. The NTSB logo is visible in the corner.
ALT A memorial stands outdoors, surrounded by stones. It has a plaque with a dedication to those lost in the Potomac River midair collision of January 29, 2025. Adjacent text reads: "Honoring the 67 lives lost" and emphasizes "The most meaningful way to honor those lost is through action." It highlights "50 NTSB safety recommendations" with "zero days to waste.
๐ฏ๏ธโ๏ธ Today marks 17 years since Air France Flight 447 was lost over the Atlantic, claiming 228 lives. The tragedy changed aviation safety and recently saw major legal developments.
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โ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ Alaska Airlinesโ first-ever flight to London has taken off โ AS100 marks the airlineโs entry into the UK ๐ฌ๐งโจ. A major long-haul milestone for Alaska Airlines as it expands its international network ๐โ๏ธ
๐ก LIVE TRACKING: @AirNavRadarairnavradar.com/flight/AS100
๐บ๐ธโ๏ธ Another Spirit Airlines A320 heading to storage in Marana, Arizona, as the airline shuts down. The registration of this aircraft is #N637NK. Thank you to @AmdisVT for sending us this flight! Track it live here on @AirNavRadar ๐ airnavradar.com/flight/OMD20โฆ