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In the summer of 1937, while the world’s attention was gripped by the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, another strange aviation story quietly unfolded across the skies of the United Kingdom—one that remains unexplained to this day. Multiple eyewitnesses, including trained pilots, airport workers, and police officers, reported seeing a low-flying silver monoplane passing silently over the English countryside, sometimes even circling small airfields before vanishing without a trace. The oddest part? There were no flight plans filed, no missing aircraft reported, and no physical evidence the plane had ever existed. This so-called “phantom aircraft” was first sighted in Derbyshire and soon afterward in areas stretching from Yorkshire to Norfolk. Reports were so persistent that the British Air Ministry launched an investigation, fearing the ghostly aircraft might be a foreign spy plane—a major concern in the tense pre-WWII climate. RAF squadrons were even scrambled to intercept it. They f...

On June 2, 2025, an IndiGo Airbus A320neo operating flight 6E6902 from Patna to Ranchi was forced to make an emergency landing after a mid-air collision with a vulture. The incident occurred as the aircraft was descending through approximately 4,000 feet on final approach to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) in Ranchi. The flight, which had departed slightly behind schedule from Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) at 11:59 AM local time, was proceeding normally until the bird strike prompted the flight crew to abort the approach. Air traffic control directed the aircraft into a holding pattern to allow for system checks and situational assessment. Roughly 30 minutes after the collision, the aircraft successfully landed on runway 31 at Ranchi without any further complications. The airline later confirmed that the aircraft sustained minor damage to its nose cone assembly, which is currently undergoing inspection. The aircraft involved in the incident, registered VT-IZH, is a 6.6-year-ol...

A British Airways (BA) flight attendant was arrested at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after a shocking mid-air incident on a San Francisco (SFO) to London flight aboard an Airbus A380-800 . The crew member was discovered dancing naked in a business class bathroom during the transatlantic journey, sparking an onboard investigation and police involvement. The bizarre event occurred while the aircraft cruised at 37,000 feet , prompting concerns among the cabin crew after the steward failed to return during meal service . The 10.5-hour flight , carrying around 470 passengers, was disrupted when the in-flight service manager found the missing crew member unclothed and behaving erratically in the Club World lavatory . He was immediately dressed in First Class pajamas and relocated to a premium seat , where he remained under supervision for the rest of the flight. British Airways contacted air traffic control to report the incident, and law enforcement met the aircraft upon landin...

An Angara Airlines Antonov An-24 experienced a nose landing gear collapse during landing at Kirensk Airport (KCK) in Russia, concluding a scheduled domestic flight from Irkutsk. The twin-turboprop aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest in the grass, but fortunately, no injuries were reported among the 51 people onboard, which included 46 passengers and 5 crew members. The aircraft involved, registered as RA-46620 and built in 1973, has been flying for over 50 years. It is part of Angara Airlines’ aging fleet, which has continued operating amid limited access to modern aircraft due to sanctions impacting the Russian aviation industry. This flight, designated as Angara Airlines Flight 83, departed Irkutsk at 12:50 PM local time and landed at Kirensk at approximately 2:33 PM, according to the Aviation Safety Network. Shortly after touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, leading to a runway excursion. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 confirms the cancellation of the return fl...

  An EasyJet flight traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) was diverted to Faro Airport (FAO) on May 19 after a group of British men on a stag do (bachelor party) caused a major disturbance onboard. The aircraft was forced to land in Portugal due to safety concerns linked to unruly passenger behavior. Witnesses report that the six men were vaping in their seats and the lavatory , consuming alcohol excessively , and verbally abusing cabin crew throughout the journey. Fellow passenger Arron Davies , flying from Wales, described the scene as chaotic and unsettling. He noted that two of the men were visibly intoxicated before boarding and continued drinking heavily during the flight. Despite receiving six warnings from flight attendants, the group refused to comply, shouting profanity and ignoring the presence of families and children nearby. The flight crew, trained to manage in-flight incidents , made the call to divert for the safety...

A serious in-flight emergency involving a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 has prompted a detailed investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), revealing that the aircraft’s right engine was nearly out of oil during the incident. On February 24, 2025, a Delta Boeing 717-2BD, originally delivered in May 1999 and now 26 years old, was forced to return to Atlanta shortly after takeoff due to a severe onboard emergency. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR715-C1-30 engines and has been a reliable member of Delta’s short-haul fleet, primarily operating domestic routes across the United States. Despite its age, the 717 remains in active service with Delta, valued for its performance and efficiency on shorter routes. The emergency unfolded as the jet rotated for takeoff. The pilots reported seeing smoke rising from beneath the cockpit floor and immediately donned oxygen masks. At the same time, thick smoke began to fill the cabin, severely limiting visibility for bot...