Plane Crash Deaths Rise In 2018 But Accidents Are Still Rare
The number of people killed in plane crashes jumped in 2018 compared with the previous year, with more than 500 deaths recorded, new figures show.
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The number of people killed in plane crashes jumped in 2018 compared with the previous year, with more than 500 deaths recorded, new figures show.
An airplane crashed on a runway at the Somerset County airport on Sunday afternoon.
A Utah man flew a small plane into his own house early Monday just hours after he had been arrested for assaulting his wife, authorities said.
Swiss media: Authorities say all 20 people on board died in the crash of an old-time plane in the Swiss Alps.
A homemade plane crashed in a Butler County field late Thursday morning.
A Russian passenger plane believed to be carrying 71 people has crashed near Moscow, shortly after takeoff from one of the city's airports. No survivors have been reported.
A small plane crashed and caught fire in Fayette County on Monday afternoon.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed in Cambria County on Saturday afternoon.
Officials say a small airplane hit and killed two elk as the aircraft was landing on an airstrip on the Oregon coast.
A small plane crashed in Hanover Township on Saturday afternoon.
Authorities say two people are dead after their single-engine airplanes collided midair over the central Florida coast.
Five members of a Pittsburgh family are recovering from broken ribs, cuts and contusions suffered in a small plane crash in Tanzania and hope to return home in the near future.
The pilot of the chartered plane carrying a Brazilian soccer team told air traffic controllers he had run out of fuel before crashing into the Andes.
A chartered plane carrying a Brazilian first division soccer team crashed outside Medellin while on its way to the finals of a regional tournament, killing 76 people.
A small plane ran off the runway at Nemacolin Resort Airport early Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities say the third man aboard a small plane that crashed shortly after takeoff at a posh resort in southwestern Pennsylvania has died.
Authorities have released the names of two men killed in the crash of a small plane shortly after takeoff at a posh resort in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Two people were killed and another was injured Friday when a plane went down in the woods near Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.
Two people are confirmed dead in a plane crash in Crawford County.
Authorities confirmed Wednesday that nine people were killed when a small business jet crashed into an apartment building, and seven of them were employees or executives in a Florida real-estate company.
Authorities say the elderly pilot of a small plane that crashed in south central Pennsylvania more than a month ago has died of his injuries.
A U.S. Air Force C-130J military transport plane crashed overnight at an air base in eastern Afghanistan, killing six American airmen and five civilians on the aircraft, the U.S. military said Friday.
It's not the impact of a plane crash that kills most people, it's the smoke and flames afterwards.
A French prosecutor announced that a Germanwings co-pilot appeared to want to "destroy the plane."
Two Americans presumed to have died in the plane crash in the southern French Alps include a U.S. government contractor and her daughter with ties to Pittsburgh.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The teen driver who was killed in a crash in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, while on a FaceTime call with a friend was identified as Charles Raffensberger III.
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania has honored outstanding young people in the area through its "18 Under Eighteen" program.
An 18-year-old young man from Pittsburgh was killed and nine others were injured after a massive pileup on Interstate 79.
The Blairsville Underground Railroad Museum shares the stories of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction and beyond
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
The teen driver who was killed in a crash in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, while on a FaceTime call with a friend was identified as Charles Raffensberger III.
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania has honored outstanding young people in the area through its "18 Under Eighteen" program.
An 18-year-old young man from Pittsburgh was killed and nine others were injured after a massive pileup on Interstate 79.
The Blairsville Underground Railroad Museum shares the stories of slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction and beyond
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
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Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headlines the five-player 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams before the Olympic break.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
"Stick Season" singer Noah Kahan is coming to Pittsburgh this summer.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
For five years, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania has honored outstanding young people in our area through its "18 Under 18" program.
The Blairsville Area Underground Railroad is an important mark in American history.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not going to the Super Bowl this year, but one man from Whitehall is.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
