Golf ace Payne Stewart died OTD in 1999, along with 5 others, when their Learjet crashed in S. Dakota. For undetermined reasons there was a depressurization after take-off. All aboard lost consciousness soon after and jet flew 4 hours before running out of fuel.

The forgotten US Navy airshow crash: OTD in 1964, a A-3D crashes in NAS El Cento (California). All 3 aboard, 9 on the ground die. Jet was taking part in a “Navy Day” flying display when, during a low pass, it clipped a telephone pole went down on several structures nearby.

The Corsair II that went down in Tucson, AZ: OTD in 1987, a USAF A-7 had engine problems on a test flight over Tucson. Pilot was able to steer plane away from the University of Arizona before ejecting safely, but stricken jet hit a nearby car, killing its occupants. More accidents from this day below, including another non-combat US Loss, a PAA occurrence in Alaska and others worldwide ➡️ 1956: a USAF C-119 crashes in Newburg (Pennsylvania, USA), all 4 aboard die. Aircraft impacted a mountain attempting a 2nd approach to Olmsted AFB. Reportedly the crew failed to realize they were too low. Poor visibility was likely a contributing factor. ➡️ 1947: Pan Am Flight 923, a DC-4, crashes in Annette Island (Alaska, US), all 18 aboard die. Crew reported they were diverting to Juneau due to bad weather, airplane impacted Tamgas Mt. 2 mins later. Cause undetermined due to insufficient evidence. ➡️1989: China Airlines Flight 204, a B-737, crashes in Chiashan (Taiwan) all 54 aboard die. After taking-off from Hualien, jet impacted into Chiashan Mt. range. Crew used climb out procedure for the wrong runway, placing the aircraft on a collision course with high ground. ➡️1993: China Eastern Flight MU5398, a MD-82, crashes in Fujian (China), 2 of 80 aboard die. Jet overran the runway on landing and impact a pond. Crew were not on correct position for approach, and unable to abort landing in time, touched down too far on the runway. ➡️1989: a Soviet AF An-26 [Registration “09”] crashes in Kamchatsky (Russia). All 37 aboard die. On approach in poor visibility, plane struck a mountain on a CFIT. Inquiry stated crew were using visual flight references when weather demanded use of instruments. ➡️2006: a Swedish Coast Guard C-212 [SE-IVF/5858] crashes in Falsterbokanalen (Sweden), all 4 crew die. Investigation pointed main cause of the accident as "inadequate maintenance system in respect of inspections for fatigue cracks", as well as design issues. ➡️ 1947: ABA Flight 1629, a DC-4, crashes in Attica (Greece). All 44 aboard die. On descent to Athens in poor weather (thunderstorm), plane hit Mt Hymettus on CFIT. Likely cause: combination of bad visibility due to clouds and the crew not being aware of their position. ➡️ 2009: A S-Air BAe 125 crashes in Minsk (Belarus). All 5 aboard die. On a 2nd approach attempt, jet impacted ground 1.9 mi from runway. Report stated crew failed to abort maneuver, also noting they failed to react to "repeated" TAWS, leading to the collision. ➡️1994: an Angolan Air Force Mi-8 [Registration “H584”] is shotdown in Cuito Cuanavale (Angola). 22 of 26 aboard die. Reportedly the helicopter was taking part on a medical evacuation flight when it was attacked by UNITA insurgents operating in the area

Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the original “Star Trek” series and seven “Star Trek” feature films, has died at 90. variety.com/2026/film/news/w…

(Volume up for this one⬆️ ) “Hail hitting the cabin sound” is not the most pleasant experience as a pax OTD in 2022, Latam Flight 1325, an A320, was hit by hail over Asuncion (Paraguay). Jet landed safely, but damage from the hail caused damage on the nose, windshield and engine.

A3J Vigilante - the gold plated, titanium giraffe🧵 The North American Aviation A3J (first flight 31 August 1958) was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time, especially in terms of manufacturing technologies.

Lufthansa’s A321 Retro is hands down my favorite retro livery. I managed to photograph it a few times in either bad light or with ground clutter photo. This was a surprise yesterday when I saw it arrive Munich from Frankfurt. I am happy to finally have a good photo of it.

I hear you’re an expert on A) Crosswind landing B) Airline Operations C) EASA FTL *delete as appropriate

1.8L 2ZR-FE engine in a Toyota Corolla: This vehicle did 75,000 kilometers (46,603 miles) with no oil change. I'm surprised it ran this long without breaking down. Bonus points to whoever can guess the owner's gender 🫠

Less known than the Forrestal Fire, the USS Oriskany Fire occurred OTD in 1967. On combat operations in the Tonkin Gulf, mishandling of a flare sparked a devastating blaze in the Aircraft Carrier, killing 44 and injuring 156. Two SH-2 helicopters and an A-4 were destroyed.

For anyone interested in wanting more details, this excellent documentary by Unpredictable has all the details. piped.video/ZiPKxFYxsNM?si=VtCo…

SERIOUS. QUESTION. Has a driver ever gone from FIRST to ELEVENTH and back to FIRST on the final lap!? What a freaking win for Larson. GIVE US YOUR REACTION AT THE NUMBER BELOW! ☎️(704)802-9572

RT @MrMatthewCFB: Dear god the person we should be really concerned about is Riley Herbst. That might be the hardest hit I’ve ever seen a c…

My arrival into LHR yesterday, @HeathrowATC #B777 Gusting winds, but mainly down the runway. You know it’s a good headwind when you vacate at A9E. 🛬👌

First-ever loss of a jetliner was OTD in 1952: BOAC Flight 115 overran the runway while taking off in Rome. No one was injured of the 45 aboard, and the jet was written off. Cause: crew actions, namely “captain´s input of an excessive nose-up command which led to a stall”

Any landing you walk away from is a good one... OTD in 2007: PAL Flight 475, an A320, overran the runway at Butuan after touching down too far. All 154 aboard survived; the pilots were seriously injured and 32 others sustained minor injuries.

Continuing the Halloween warm-up with some very real monsters: the true story of “Bluebeard.” One of the most famous French tales is that of “Bluebeard,” a nobleman who lured women to his castle and then murdered them — a medieval, hardcore version of *The Tinder Swindler*. Less well-known is the female (and real) version of “Bluebeard.” Belle Gunness, the owner of a large farm in the state of Indiana, USA, was a serial killer active between 1884 and 1908. Since there were no social media platforms for dating back then — as was normal at the time — Belle placed advertisements in newspapers seeking companionship. Suitors also had to bring some of their money to “add to the fortune” of their future wife. After receiving a suitor, Belle would poison him and take possession of his money. There were at least 14 confirmed deaths, but some sources point to as many as 40 victims. At the time, with the communication available, it was easy to cover the trail of the suitors. Belle would say that her “fiancés” had gone on a trip, and with no other way to verify it, that was that. (Social media has many problems, but at least it makes life harder for serial killers.) So Belle murdered and robbed her suitors with impunity for more than two decades. She was only discovered when the mansion burned down, and the bodies were found in the cellar. Among the bodies — which included two children she killed to collect insurance money — was that of a headless woman. It was supposedly Belle, but legend has it that she faked her death and fled to continue killing… (Nowadays, with the activism of the left-wing busybodies, Belle would probably be considered a martyr of feminism against “patriarchy,” and the house burning down would be a crime, because of real estate speculation…)

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(NTSB would have a full day with this one... - more pics on the 1st comment)And on today´s "Aviation in the movies" scene: the plane scene crash on the 1978 horror movie "The Medusa Touch", the second evidence that Richard Burton had an hex when staring on paranormal flicks.