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Popular Chinese chain restaurant opens new Palm Beach County location

Popular Chinese chain restaurant opens new Palm Beach County location

Panda Express has opened its seventh Chinese restaurant in Palm Beach County. And yes, orange chicken, is still on the menu!
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Senator Murkowski Offers Condolences Following Fatal Alaska Charter Plane Crash

Senator Murkowski Offers Condolences Following Fatal Alaska Charter Plane Crash

A charter plane carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals on board. The U.S. military confirmed the incident, stating that the flight was chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and two USACE employees were among the fatalities. The twin-engine Cessna was operated by Security Aviation and was en route from Anchorage to Cape Newenham, approximately 40 miles south of Goodnews Bay. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, expressed her condolences on social media, acknowledging her personal experience flying with Security Aviation and the expertise of their pilots. She also thanked the U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB, Alaska State Troopers, and the Rescue Coordination Center for their response efforts. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Charter Plane Crash in Remote Alaska Kills All Eight On Board

Charter Plane Crash in Remote Alaska Kills All Eight On Board

A charter plane, a Cessna 441 operated by Security Aviation, crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals on board. The flight departed Anchorage and was en route to Cape Newenham, approximately 450 miles southwest, when it went down around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided preliminary information, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the cause of the crash. Among the deceased were two pilots and six passengers, including two employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Alaska District. The crash occurred at Cape Newenham Airport, an Air Force airstrip that provides access to a Long Range Radar Site. Weather observations from the National Weather Service indicated poor visibility, less than 800 feet, at the landing strip around the time of the incident.
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US Army Corps of Engineers chartered plane crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard

US Army Corps of Engineers chartered plane crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard

A small plane chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has crashed in western Alaska, killing all eight people aboard
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Plane crashed on its second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard

Plane crashed on its second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard

Investigators say eight people died when a small plane crashed on its second attempt to land in heavy fog at a remote military airport in Alaska
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Small Plane Crash in Bristol, Maine, Claims One Life and Injures Another

Small Plane Crash in Bristol, Maine, Claims One Life and Injures Another

A small Diamond DA20 aircraft crashed into the ocean off Bristol, Maine, on Thursday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and one injury. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls near Fort William Henry, finding the two-seat plane upside down in approximately four feet of water. Local residents and a building crew quickly intervened to assist. The male pilot was pulled from the wreckage but died at the scene, while a male passenger managed to escape and was transported to a hospital in Damariscotta with non-life-threatening injuries. Initial information suggests the aircraft, which had departed from Brunswick Airport en route to Knox County Airport, may have experienced mechanical failure. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the cause of the crash. The Bristol Fire and Rescue Department, Central Lincoln County Ambulance, and Maine Marine Patrol also responded to the incident.
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Pennsylvania Police Helicopter and Small Plane Collide During Training, Resulting in One Fatality and Two Injuries

Pennsylvania Police Helicopter and Small Plane Collide During Training, Resulting in One Fatality and Two Injuries

A fatal collision occurred between a state police helicopter and a small plane during a training exercise near a central Pennsylvania airport on Wednesday night. The incident resulted in the death of one pilot and injuries to two state police officers. Authorities have confirmed the details of the crash, which took place during what was intended to be a routine training operation. The specific circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation. This event highlights the inherent risks associated with aviation training, even under controlled conditions. The police helicopter was engaged in its training maneuvers when it unexpectedly collided with the small aircraft. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured officers were transported for medical attention. The identity of the deceased pilot has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. The incident has prompted a thorough review of safety protocols for such exercises.
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Charter Aircraft Crash in Western Alaska Kills Eight Near Remote Radar Site

Charter Aircraft Crash in Western Alaska Kills Eight Near Remote Radar Site

A charter aircraft carrying eight individuals crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of all on board, as confirmed by the U.S. military. The incident occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage, Alaska. The plane, a Cessna 441, had departed from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was en route to Cape Newenham. The crash took place around 12:15 p.m. Thursday. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and Eleventh Air Force, expressed profound sorrow, referring to the loss as devastating for the military family and the communities served. The National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, stated that the aircraft had two pilots and six passengers. The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center and is part of a network that monitors aircr...
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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

The U.S. military says a charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board
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NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings in Fatal Chandler Plane Crash

NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings in Fatal Chandler Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released preliminary findings regarding a small plane crash that occurred on July 28 at Chandler Municipal Airport, resulting in the death of pilot Sharnell Tamieko Vernon. The Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, crashed into a commercial plumbing supply yard near the runway shortly after takeoff. The NTSB report, dated August 18, indicates the aircraft reached an elevation of approximately 1,800 feet and was flying at 51 mph before it began to plummet at a rate of 130 feet per minute. Firefighters responding to the scene extinguished a fire and found the pilot deceased. The forward fuselage, engine, cabin, wings, and empennage showed extensive thermal damage. A witness reported seeing smoke emanating from the scene immediately after departure. The flight was categorized as 'personal' in the NTSB report.
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Meet Woobie, maltese from Boca who could win family $100K. Here's how

Meet Woobie, maltese from Boca who could win family $100K. Here's how

Woobie is one of five finalists in Purina Dog Chow’s “Giving You 100” contest. Her family says she makes them laugh every day. Here's how to vote.
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17-year-old to face murder charge in fatal shooting near Boynton park

17-year-old to face murder charge in fatal shooting near Boynton park

Nigel Beckford, 19, died on Aug. 8 after someone shot him from a car as he walked near Sara Sims Park, Boynton Beach police said.