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Lost Plane in Indonesia: What Went Wrong?

January 17, 2026

A plane carrying 11 people vanished near Indonesia's Sulawesi island. The ATR 42-500, operated by Indonesia Air Transport, was flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. It disappeared from radar around 01:17 p. m. local time near the Leang-Leang area, a mountainous region.

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A High-Flying Mishap: Plane Hits Weather Balloon Mid-Air

November 24, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was flying over Utah when it unexpectedly collided with a weather balloon. The incident, which happened at a cruising altitude of 36, 000 feet, caused significant damage to the cockpit windshield. The captain was injured, but the plane managed to land safely in Sal

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Unusual Events That Made Headlines This Year

November 21, 2025

This year has been full of unexpected events that left people shocked and talking. One incident involved a United Airlines plane at 36, 000 feet. The cockpit windshield suddenly shattered, injuring the pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board found out that a high-altitude weather balloon fr

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A Utah Man Solves the Mystery of a Plane's Mid-Air Mishap

October 26, 2025

In the vast skies over Utah, a United Airlines plane encountered an unexpected issue, leading to a diverted flight and a cracked windshield. The cause remained a mystery until a hobbyist named Ranse Parker stepped in. Parker, a weather balloon enthusiast, noticed something odd while tracking balloon

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Near-Miss at Midway: A Close Call in the Skies

February 26, 2025

Midway Airport in Chicago witnessed a tense moment on a Tuesday morning. A Southwest Airlines flight, preparing to land, had to swiftly ascend to avoid a smaller jet that was crossing the runway. The incident was caught on an airport webcam and shared online. The smaller jet, a business aircraft, en

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Celebrities Who Cheated Death in the Skies

February 19, 2025

In the world of celebrities, it's not just about fame and fortune. Some stars have had to face life-threatening situations in the skies. Let's dive into some of these harrowing stories. First up, Harrison Ford. In 2015, the legendary actor was piloting a vintage World War II plane when it crashed i