Pilot dead after horror mid-air collision
Harrowing footage caught the moment a plane plunged to the ground before exploding at an air show.
Incidents
Ominous ‘HELP’ message sparks rescue
Three teenagers were rescued from a remote area in WA, after their plea in the sand was spotted by two pilots.
Missing man’s chilling last five words
Racing through the airport screaming “I don’t want to die”, Lars Mittank appeared to be running for his life – and tragically, he was never seen again.
Aussies injured in turbulence return home
Two of the Australians injured on the terrifying Singapore Airlines flight have returned home, with one praising the other for ‘strength and courage’.
Family’s $22k cruise cancelled 2 days before
A mistake unknowingly cost this family their $22,000 cruise holiday just two days before the ship was set to sail.
Buck’s party turns into wild beach brawl
Tourists on a buck’s party allegedly started a violent beach brawl, leading to eight arrests and infuriating locals.
Airline sued over shocking ‘body odour’ move
Three men allege they were forced to deboard a plane following a complaint about body odour, despite not knowing each other or sitting together on the plane.
Jetstar plane slides off runway, on to grass
A Jetstar plane encountered a steering issue while landing at Christchurch Airport today, ending up in the grass.
Four Jetstar crew taken to hospital
Four Jetstar cabin crew members have been taken to hospital after reporting an “unusual smell” on a domestic flight.
‘Not funny’: Russians anger locals in Bali
There has been an influx of Russians in Bali since the war – with an unofficial change to Google Maps infuriating locals.
Huge update in plane plunge investigation
Investigators have revealed their early findings on what happened during the Singapore Airlines turbulence disaster.
Horror as person sucked into plane engine
A person has died after they were sucked into a running plane engine at Amsterdam’s main airport. WARNING: Graphic content
Billionaire reveals wild submarine mission
A billionaire has revealed a plan to visit the Titanic wreck site in a two-person submarine despite last year’s implosion that killed five people.
Lights, alarms before deadly train crash
A new report has revealed what happened moments before a truck collided with a freight train, killing two train drivers.
Tourist brutally kicked in the head over bill
Shocking footage shows the moment a security guard brutally kicked a tourist in the head during a massive bar brawl in Thailand.
Man dead after fall from largest cruise ship
A passenger has died after he fell from the world’s largest cruise liner on the first day of his voyage.
Naked man ‘goes bananas’ on Virgin flight
A naked man reportedly ran down the aisle of a Virgin flight from Perth, knocking over a crew member and causing the plane to turn around.
Chilling reason this state tops global list
A global list has identified a part of the world where you may want to think twice before putting on your swimsuit and taking a dip.
Passenger forces Virgin flight to turn back
A cross-country flight was forced to do a U-turn as a male passenger “went bananas” banging on the cockpit.
‘Killed instantly’: Model’s ‘freak’ accident
A model who was in Mexico for a photo shoot has been killed in what’s been described as a ‘freak accident’ while posing near a train.
‘Go home’: Brits mocked at restaurant
Tourists dining at a popular restaurant were set upon by locals in wild scenes with many chanting an offensive message.
Clue that led to slain Aussie brothers
A routine act on the side of the road led to the suspects for the murder of Australian surfers Jack and Callum Robinson, Mexican police have said.
Hostie ‘pinned’ after horror flight
An air hostess has been left unable to do her dream job after a flight went horribly wrong, leaving her with life-changing injuries.
Aussie airport evacuated over smoke
Passengers were forced to flee and flights were delayed after reports of smoke were detected in the departure lounge of an international airport.
Influencer found dead amid child porn case
A travel influencer was discovered dead just hours after getting accused of possessing child porn with intent to distribute.
Fury over woman’s ‘risky’ $300k plea
As the GoFundMe for a missing Mount Everest climber nears the goal of $300k, the partner behind the fundraiser has copped a wave of backlash.
12 passengers hurt in new horror flight
A dozen people have been injured after extreme turbulence struck another international flight, just days after a man died in a similar incident.
‘Idiot’: Hiker’s horror 24hrs after ‘stubborn’ act
A man who was rescued in a dramatic mission called himself an “idiot” after being “too stubborn” to turn back following a wrong turn.
Woman dies after hotel near-drowning
The woman, who was in her 20s and not an Australian resident, was rushed to hospital a week ago after a near drowning at a luxury hotel.
‘Lips dissolving’: Fruit destroys man’s face
A tourist on a trip to Mexico who indulged in some local fruit was left with severe burns when the delicacy took a horror turn.
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