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On May 22nd 1962, Continental Airlines Flight 11 is bombed over the Missouri-Iowa border for an insurance scam, killing all 45 passengers and crew. A dog may have been the only survivor (More in article).

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On May 22nd 1962, Continental Airlines Flight 11 is bombed over the Missouri-Iowa border for an insurance scam, killing all 45 passengers and crew. A dog may have been the only survivor (More in article).

u/Titan-828 — 10 days ago

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September 29, 2026: Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber mishap in Amur region

Reports indicate 6 fatalities and 1 injury.

u/Johnny_Lockee — 10 days ago

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A Cessna 414A crashed shortly after takeoff from Boerne Stage Airfield on Oct. 2, 2026, clipping a utility pole before crashing and catching fire. Both pilots escaped uninjured.

u/AccomplishedStuff235 — 10 days ago

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The 2022 Leiferde (Germany) Train Collision. Incorrect handling of a safety system failure leads to two freight trains colliding. 1 person is injured. The full story linked in the comments.

u/WhatImKnownAs — 11 days ago