NTSB identifies helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash as Sikorsky S-76B
The aircraft involved in the January 2020 Calabasas crash has been identified as a Sikorsky S-76B, according to the NTSB.
Accidents
Small Plane Crashes Into Ocean Off Boca Raton; Pilot Rescued
A small plane went down in the Atlantic Ocean near Boca Raton, Florida, on Saturday morning; the pilot was rescued and no injuries were reported.
Two Injured in Cessna-Helicopter Collision Near Carlisle, Pennsylvania
A Cessna 150 collided with a hovering police helicopter during a training exercise, injuring two people; the NTSB is investigating.
Charter Plane Crash in Western Alaska Kills All 8 Aboard
A Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation crashed near a remote military radar site in Alaska on August 20, killing all eight people on board, according to multiple reports.
Cessna 150 Strikes Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter at Carlisle Airport
Two people survived after a Cessna 150 veered off the runway and struck a hovering police helicopter during a training exercise, according to reports.
Pilot Hospitalized After Air Show Crash at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
A pilot was taken to a London hospital after a crash during an air show in Essex; the cause has not been determined.
Kenya Helicopter Crash Kills 7, Including Ecuador's Intelligence Chief
A tourist safari helicopter crashed in Samburu County, Kenya, killing all seven people on board, including Ecuador's intelligence chief.
Eight Dead in Charter Plane Crash in Western Alaska
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed near Cape Newenham, Alaska, killing all eight on board, officials said.
- Plane CrashesAug 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET
Helicopter inspecting power lines crashes in northern Türkiye
A helicopter belonging to an electricity distribution company crashed near Deregözü village in Giresun's Piraziz district on August 22, 2025; the cause is unknown.
1944 B-24 crash in Freckleton killed 61, including 38 children
A US Army Air Forces B-24 Liberator crashed into a school in Freckleton, England, on August 23, 1944, killing 61 people, according to a report from The Economic Times.
Charter Plane Crash Near Alaskan Military Site Kills 8
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, according to Al Jazeera.
Helicopter Crash in Kenya Kills 7; US and France Join Investigation
A Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed in rugged terrain near Kirish, Kenya, killing all seven on board; the cause is under investigation.
Eight Dead in Plane Crash During Foggy Landing at Remote Alaska Airfield
A small plane crashed during a second landing attempt in dense fog at a remote military airfield in western Alaska, killing all eight aboard.
Small aircraft crashes near Sinnar in Maharashtra
A small aircraft crashed near Sinnar in Maharashtra on August 22, 2026; the cause has not been determined.
Helicopter Crashes in Pembroke Pines; Two On Board Survive
A Robinson R-22 helicopter crashed during landing in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Saturday, with both occupants reported safe.
Pilot Killed in Bristol, Maine, Plane Crash Identified
The crash occurred on August 20 or 21, 2026, and the cause remains under investigation.
- Plane CrashesAug 22, 2026, 1:55 a.m. ET
Two killed in ultralight aircraft crash in Croatia
An ultralight aircraft crashed near Zadar, Croatia, on Friday, killing both people on board, according to reports.
Pilot killed in small plane crash into Bristol harbor; cause under investigation
A small plane crashed into the harbor in Bristol, Massachusetts, killing the pilot; the cause is under investigation.
Plane Crash Near Cape Newenham, Alaska, Kills All 8 Aboard
A chartered Cessna 441 crashed on its second landing attempt in heavy fog, killing all eight people on board, officials said.
Pilot dies in Maine plane crash into Pemaquid Harbor
A Diamond DA20 crashed upside down in shallow water near Bristol, Maine; the pilot died and a passenger was injured.
Three killed in private helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos
A private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, killing three people and sparking a fire, according to multiple reports.
Float Plane Flips and Sinks in Lake Bemidji; Two Aboard Uninjured
A float plane flipped over and sank upside down after attempting to land on Lake Bemidji on Friday; the two men aboard escaped uninjured.
- Plane CrashesAug 21, 2026, 8:35 p.m. ET
Two dead in ultralight plane crash in Croatia's Paklenica national park
An ultralight plane flying from the Czech Republic crashed in mountains near Zadar, killing two people, according to RTE.
Plane crash at Alaska radar site kills all 8 aboard
A civilian-contracted plane crashed at Cape Newenham, Alaska, on August 20, killing all eight people on board, according to the BBC.
Seven Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash, Five Americans Among Dead
A charter helicopter carrying safari guests crashed in Kenya on Wednesday, killing all seven aboard, including five U.S. citizens.
Eight Dead in Cape Newenham Plane Crash During Second Landing Attempt
A Cessna 441 Conquest crashed on approach near Cape Newenham, Alaska, killing all eight aboard, according to the NTSB.
Army Grounds Apache Fleet After Fatal Crash at Fort Hood
Two soldiers died in an AH-64 Apache crash during a maintenance test flight; the Army has grounded the fleet until Wednesday.
Family Sues Delta Over Seattle Taxiway Collision
Seven members of one family are pursuing injury claims against Delta Air Lines after a JAL Boeing 787 struck a parked Delta aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Plane Crash at Remote Alaska Military Airport Kills 8
A Security Aviation plane crashed on its second landing attempt in heavy fog at a remote military airport in Alaska, killing all eight aboard.
Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaska Air Force site on Aug. 20
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed while approaching a remote radar site in Alaska on Aug. 20, killing all eight aboard, according to multiple reports.
Eight Killed in Plane Crash Near Anchorage, Alaska
Authorities are investigating the crash of an aircraft on approach near Anchorage, Alaska, that killed all eight people aboard.
SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage's lunar impact site imaged by South Korean satellite
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri spacecraft captured the first images of the crash site, according to reports.
- Plane CrashesAug 21, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ET
Cirrus Vision Jet Damaged in Idaho Takeoff Accident
A Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet struck construction equipment on a closed runway section during takeoff in Driggs, Idaho, injuring one person.
Two Injured in Plane Crash Near Carlisle, Pennsylvania
A Cessna 150 crashed while landing near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, injuring two people; the NTSB is investigating.
NTSB identifies Kenmore Air DHC-3 Otter in Eastsound crash
The aircraft involved in the July 23 accident near Eastsound, Washington, has been identified as N709KA, according to the NTSB's preliminary report.
Cessna 441 Conquest II crashes in Alaska, killing 8
A Security Aviation charter flight crashed on approach near Cape Newenham, Alaska, on August 20, 2026, killing all eight aboard.
Eight Killed in Cessna 441 Crash Near Cape Newenham, Alaska
The NTSB is investigating the crash of a chartered Cessna 441 that killed all eight people on board near Cape Newenham, Alaska, on August 20, 2026.
Plane Crash Near Cape Newenham Radar Site Kills 8
A Cessna 441 crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in Alaska, killing all eight on board, according to reports.
Two Soldiers Die in Army Apache Helicopter Crash in Texas
The U.S. Army has halted Apache training flights after two soldiers died in a crash near Salado, Texas.
Families Gather to Honour 10 Victims of Fatal Plane Crash in Bahamas
A plane crash near San Andros, Bahamas, on July 10, 2026, killed 10 people, including members of the Da Pond band and the pilot.
Mayor's 8-Year-Old Son Dies in Paraglider Crash in South Dakota
The child was pronounced dead at the scene; the mayor and his other child were injured, according to reports.
Seven Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash, Including U.S. Citizens
A charter helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County killed seven people, including a U.S. television executive and a married couple from Florida, according to reports.
Navy MH-60S Seahawk Makes Hard Landing at China Lake; All 5 Aboard Survive
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter was involved in a landing incident at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on August 10, 2026; all five personnel aboard survived.
Cirrus Vision Jet Involved in Idaho Takeoff Collision Identified as N71KD
The aircraft that hit construction material during takeoff at Driggs, Idaho, has been identified as a Cirrus Vision Jet registered N71KD.
- Plane CrashesAug 21, 2026, 4:06 a.m. ET
Cessna 441 crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard
A Cessna 441 crashed while approaching a military radar site in Alaska on August 20, killing all eight people on board, according to reports.
- Plane CrashesAug 21, 2026, 3:54 a.m. ET
Eight Dead After Charter Plane Crashes Near Remote Alaska Radar Site
A Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation crashed west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport in Alaska; the cause is under investigation.
One dead after plane emergency landing on road near Prince George
A Beech King Air 200 made an emergency landing on a road and crashed into cars, killing one person on the ground, according to multiple reports.
- Plane CrashesAug 21, 2026, 3:25 a.m. ET
Eight Dead in Plane Crash Near Cape Newenham, Alaska
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed on approach near a remote military radar site; the cause has not been determined.
8 Killed in Plane Crash at Remote Alaska Radar Site
A plane crashed at a remote military radar site in western Alaska, killing all eight people aboard, according to The Epoch Times.
Charter Plane With 8 Aboard Crashes Near Remote Radar Site in Western Alaska
A Cessna chartered by Security Aviation crashed near Cape Newenham, killing all eight on board, according to wfmd.com.