Wild discovery as door blows off plane
A stunning discovery has been made following the frightening incident aboard Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, Flight 1282.
Incidents
Shock pictures from Barrier Reef crash
The plane flipped and crashed on an island located on the Great Barrier Reef, with authorities confirming 10 people on board the aircraft were injured.
Shock revelation after 170 planes grounded
New details have emerged about the scary ordeal where a chunk of a plane blew out midair, leading officials to order the grounding of more than 170 aircraft.
Nation’s reputation wrecked in horror week
One of Aussie travellers’ favourite overseas destinations has suffered a tragic week, with two major disasters taking a toll.
Expert reveals reason dingoes attack tourists
Rangers revealed the one surprising reason tourists were attacked by dingoes at a popular tourist spot.
Man dies on plane back from party island
A man has been found dead in a plane toilet on a flight back from a popular holiday island, after fellow passengers became concerned.
People trapped on rollercoaster
A loose scarf has been blamed for a rollercoaster failure at Movie World on the Gold Coast, which trapped thrill seekers for some time.
‘Taxi drivers colluding’ with 5-star hotels
Staff from five-star hotels have allegedly been colluding with taxi drivers to overcharge guests, stinging them with fares of up to $90 for an 8km trip.
‘Absolute tragedy’: Train hits 89yo tourist
Distressed passengers watched on in horror as the 89-year-old was struck and killed by the packed tourist train.
Dad blinded in Christmas holiday glass attack
A father fears he may never see his children or fiancee again after he was hit in the face with glass while enjoying a beer with friends on Boxing Day.
Flight attendant’s call led to miracle outcome
More details reveal the incredible way all 379 people on-board this Japan Airlines flight survived, as the pilots also report a key piece of the puzzle.
‘Crew are frantic’: Two stewards suddenly die
An airline has been rocked by the sudden death of two flight attendants; one while on the plane and another in a hotel during a stopover.
Man who drowned on New Year’s Day named
An Irishman visiting his daughter in Australia has been identified as the man who drowned on New Year’s Day.
Fury over Qantas cabin crew’s in-flight stunt
Jewish community leaders are outraged by what they describe as “divisive political activism” from Qantas cabin crew on a domestic flight.
Aussies’ terror as plane explodes on tarmac
A father and daughter were queuing to board a Japan Airlines flight when they looked out the window and saw a plane overwhelmed by fire on the tarmac.
Transcripts reveal true cause of plane crash
Newly-released transcripts of the fiery Japan air crash have contradicted the remarks made by one of the pilots.
‘Like hell’: Chilling theory on horror crash
Investigators are recreating the chain of events that saw a packed passenger plane smash at a busy airport, with multiple theories now being probed.
12 Aussies on board when plane exploded
Twelve Australians were on board the Japan Airlines passenger jet that collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane at a Tokyo airport.
Aussies caught up in horror plane fire
It’s been revealed how many Australians nearly lost their lives in a horrifying fatal jet collision in Japan.
Eerie coincidence after boys, 4 and 6, drown
A tragic new detail has come to light after the shocking drownings of two cousins, aged six and four, in New Zealand.
Five dead after passenger plane explodes
Five people are dead after a Japan Airlines passenger plane collided with another aircraft and exploded on the runway at a Tokyo airport.
Aussies on ‘violent’ moment 7.6 quake struck
Australians in Japan have detailed the “violent” moment a major 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck that has since left at least 13 dead.
Mum’s six words as chopper crashed
One of the three passengers who survived a helicopter plummeting to the ground at a theme park has revealed what she said to her son in the moments after.
Aussie’s claim after naked rampage
A man who allegedly went on an alleged drunk, naked rampage in a conservative Indonesian village has made a big claim about the night of his arrest.
Update after dad’s Bali holiday nightmare
The wife of a young dad left fighting for life after a horrific scooter accident while holidaying in Bali has shared a major update on his condition.
Man killed by shark at tourist hotspot
A man has died in what authorities called a “shark encounter” at a holiday hotspot visited by three million tourists every year.
Aussie father’s tragic end to NYE Bali trip
A young Aussie dad is fighting for his life after a dream NYE trip to Bali before the birth of his second child took a devastating turn.
‘Hated’: Big mistake that wounded Qantas
Qantas was once dubbed the “spirit of Australians”, but two years worth of scandals has seen the airline go from an icon to a pariah.
Tributes for footy star killed in overseas holiday
A footballer has been remembered as ‘an outstanding young man’ after he was killed in a train incident while holidaying in Europe.
Airlines on alert after part missing on plane
Airlines worldwide have been urged to inspect their Boeing 737 Max aircraft after one airline discovered a missing part.
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