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Today in History: September 22, Lincoln issues preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
Today in History Today is Friday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2023. There are 100 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves...
911 call shows bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection: 'Not sure where the airplane is,' pilot says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety, according to an audio recording released...
Pilot killed when crop-dusting plane crashes in North Dakota cornfield, officials say
NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. (AP) — The pilot of a small crop-dusting plane has died after crashing into an east-central North Dakota cornfield, authorities said. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday south of New Rockford, according to the North Dakota State Highway Patrol. ...
Pilot of downed F-35 stealth fighter jet parachuted into residential backyard, official says
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The pilot of a $100 million stealth fighter jet parachuted safely into the backyard of a home in South Carolina after a malfunction forced him to eject from the aircraft, causing the plane to crash into a wooded area about 60 miles away. A U.S. Marine...
Delta Air Lines flight lands safely after possible lightning strike
BOSTON (AP) — A Delta flight from Chicago to Boston safely landed at Logan Airport following a possible lightning strike, officials said. Flight 2346 landed without incident Monday night, the airline said. There were 85 customers aboard the Airbus A220 plane. “As...
Pilots racing in WWII-era planes die in midair collision shortly after first-second finish in Reno
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two veteran California pilots were killed over the weekend when their World War II-era planes collided in midair while preparing to land just after finishing first and second in a title race at the National Championship Air Races north of Reno. Officials...
A look at recent vintage aircraft crashes following a deadly collision at the Reno Air Races
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two pilots died when their vintage planes collided in front of tens of thousands of spectators Sunday at the National Championship Air Races in northern Nevada, cutting the final day of the event short. Chris Rushing of Thousand Oaks, California, and Nick Macy of...
Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A military drone crashed during a test flight in northern Iran on Monday, wounding two people and damaging buildings, state media reported. Debris fell in different parts of the northern city of Gorgon, according to the official IRNA news agency. ...
2 pilots killed after their planes collided upon landing at air races in Reno, Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two pilots were killed when their planes crashed upon landing at an air racing event Sunday in Reno, authorities said. Officials with the Reno Air Racing Association said the planes collided at the conclusion of the T-6 Gold race around 2:15 p.m. Sunday. ...
World War I-era plane flips onto roof trying to land near Massachusetts museum; pilot unhurt
STOW, Mass. (AP) — A World War I-era plane crashed and flipped over onto its roof as the pilot tried to land outside of a military history museum in Massachusetts, authorities said Sunday. The pilot was not hurt. The vintage single-engine Nieuport 28 was attempting to land shortly...
