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Algerian Air Force Beriev BE-200ES flying extremely low while fighting wildfires. Wow, I thought it was just the perspective at first. Then I noticed the aircraft's shadow... it really is flying that low. These pilots are heroes! 📹: abdou_13tlm

Algerian Air Force Beriev BE-200ES flying extremely low while fighting wildfires. Wow, I thought it was just the perspective at first. Then I noticed the aircraft's shadow... it really is flying that low. These pilots are heroes! 📹: abdou_13tlm

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So much has changed since the Wright brothers. Here's some aviation knowledge: what happens on the wing of a Boeing 737 during landing. 📹: max8captain

So much has changed since the Wright brothers. Here's some aviation knowledge: what happens on the wing of a Boeing 737 during landing. 📹: max8captain

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At LaGuardia Airport, New York Tower ATC: "I messed up." Another pilot: "Nah, man, you did the best you could."

At LaGuardia Airport, New York Tower ATC: "I messed up." Another pilot: "Nah, man, you did the best you could."

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WATCH: A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (D-ABPQ) sustained substantial damage after its nose landing gear collapsed while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport. The incident led to the cancellation of today's LH450 to LAX service as airport and airline teams assess the extent of the damage. Video from the scene shows the aircraft resting on its nose after the front landing gear unexpectedly gave way while stationary. No injuries have been reported, but a technical investigation into the cause of the collapse has been opened.

WATCH: A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (D-ABPQ) sustained substantial damage after its nose landing gear collapsed while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport. The incident led to the cancellation of today's LH450 to LAX service as airport and airline teams assess the extent of the damage. Video from the scene shows the aircraft resting on its nose after the front landing gear unexpectedly gave way while stationary. No injuries have been reported, but a technical investigation into the cause of the collapse has been opened.

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A flight attendant was found outside the Air Canada Express CRJ-900 by Port Authority Police, still strapped into her jumpseat, due to the catastrophic destruction of the forward section where crew are positioned.

A flight attendant was found outside the Air Canada Express CRJ-900 by Port Authority Police, still strapped into her jumpseat, due to the catastrophic destruction of the forward section where crew are positioned.

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On this day, at approximately 08:09:05 UTC, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 (VT-ANB) bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The aircraft struck a student hostel just 32 seconds after liftoff. The disaster claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 people onboard, as well as 19 people on the ground, marking the first fatal crash and hull loss of a Boeing 787 in history. According to the preliminary report, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF one second apart. The cockpit voice recorder captured one pilot asking the other why he had cut off the fuel, to which the other pilot replied that he had not done so.

On this day, at approximately 08:09:05 UTC, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 (VT-ANB) bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The aircraft struck a student hostel just 32 seconds after liftoff. The disaster claimed the lives of 241 of the 242 people onboard, as well as 19 people on the ground, marking the first fatal crash and hull loss of a Boeing 787 in history. According to the preliminary report, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF one second apart. The cockpit voice recorder captured one pilot asking the other why he had cut off the fuel, to which the other pilot replied that he had not done so.

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The winds are strong enough to lift a parked Boeing 747.

The winds are strong enough to lift a parked Boeing 747.

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Lead plane marking the drop spot for a DC-10!

Lead plane marking the drop spot for a DC-10!

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A passenger aboard United Airlines Boeing 787-9 flight UA2 from Singapore to San Francisco posted a video showing water leaking from an air grille. The passenger alerted a flight attendant, who then notified the flight crew. According to the passenger, the pilots came to inspect the issue and appeared visibly puzzled before calling in maintenance personnel. Passengers were escorted back to the terminal while maintenance checked it. Ultimately, the 15-hour flight was canceled. My take: Singapore's extremely humid climate means the water could have been the result of air-conditioning condensation or a leak from a water line. It's a lot easier to fix these things on the ground because maintenance is never done in the air. 📹: u/Xycergy

A passenger aboard United Airlines Boeing 787-9 flight UA2 from Singapore to San Francisco posted a video showing water leaking from an air grille. The passenger alerted a flight attendant, who then notified the flight crew. According to the passenger, the pilots came to inspect the issue and appeared visibly puzzled before calling in maintenance personnel. Passengers were escorted back to the terminal while maintenance checked it. Ultimately, the 15-hour flight was canceled. My take: Singapore's extremely humid climate means the water could have been the result of air-conditioning condensation or a leak from a water line. It's a lot easier to fix these things on the ground because maintenance is never done in the air. 📹: u/Xycergy

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A passenger aboard Iberia A350 flight for Madrid recorded the moment a fire truck snozzle offering a water salute clipped the left wing of the aircraft. So unfortunate—a celebratory flight canceled, leaving them stuck in Ecuador.

A passenger aboard Iberia A350 flight for Madrid recorded the moment a fire truck snozzle offering a water salute clipped the left wing of the aircraft. So unfortunate—a celebratory flight canceled, leaving them stuck in Ecuador.

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Here’s how you deliver a document to a pilot when the doors are already closed for departure. The pilot said thank you—with a candy 🍬✈️

Here’s how you deliver a document to a pilot when the doors are already closed for departure. The pilot said thank you—with a candy 🍬✈️

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Indian investigators are set to visit Seattle for Boeing lab testing tied to the Air India Flight 132 incident involving Boeing 787-8 VT-ANX. The aircraft, operating London Heathrow–Bengaluru on Feb. 2, 2026, was grounded after pilots reported the left Fuel Control Switch slipped from “RUN” to “CUTOFF.” Officials want Boeing to prove under controlled testing that the fuel switches cannot move on their own — even under vibration, turbulence, electrical faults, or other extreme conditions. Boeing is expected to demonstrate that the switch will not move unless physically operated by a human. The outcome of the tests could play a major role in determining whether the incident was caused by mechanical failure, external factors, or human interaction.

Indian investigators are set to visit Seattle for Boeing lab testing tied to the Air India Flight 132 incident involving Boeing 787-8 VT-ANX. The aircraft, operating London Heathrow–Bengaluru on Feb. 2, 2026, was grounded after pilots reported the left Fuel Control Switch slipped from “RUN” to “CUTOFF.” Officials want Boeing to prove under controlled testing that the fuel switches cannot move on their own — even under vibration, turbulence, electrical faults, or other extreme conditions. Boeing is expected to demonstrate that the switch will not move unless physically operated by a human. The outcome of the tests could play a major role in determining whether the incident was caused by mechanical failure, external factors, or human interaction.

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Here's the full surveillance video showing moments before the Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 (D-ABPQ) nose gear collapsed at Frankfurt. If you watch closely, the nose landing gear doors open first, indicating what appears to be the start of a normal landing gear retraction sequence. According to reports, the Dreamliner had logged a maintenance request the previous day involving a landing gear door error message. On the Boeing 787, maintenance personnel can place the aircraft into a special maintenance mode (on the overhead panel, turn switch to "enable"). Boeing manuals emphasize that if maintenance mode is enabled, hydraulics are powered, and the gear lever is selected UP, the landing gear can retract regardless of weight-on-wheels protection. To prevent this, there's an override button where the gear handle lockout can be bypassed to move the gear handle even if it is locked out. The only way this can happen is by intentionally bypassing the normal safety lockouts used during maintenance procedures. Outside of maintenance or certain emergency procedures, the aircraft's weight-on-wheels system prevents gear retraction on the ground. Lufthansa says the aircraft has since been recovered. Fuel was removed, the jet was lifted, the nose gear was re-extended, and the aircraft was successfully towed under its own weight to a maintenance hangar. Germany's Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation has completed evidence collection from the aircraft and is now gathering witness statements. An interim report is expected within approximately 8 weeks. 📹: airlinersde via YouTube, link on first comment here.

Here's the full surveillance video showing moments before the Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 (D-ABPQ) nose gear collapsed at Frankfurt. If you watch closely, the nose landing gear doors open first, indicating what appears to be the start of a normal landing gear retraction sequence. According to reports, the Dreamliner had logged a maintenance request the previous day involving a landing gear door error message. On the Boeing 787, maintenance personnel can place the aircraft into a special maintenance mode (on the overhead panel, turn switch to "enable"). Boeing manuals emphasize that if maintenance mode is enabled, hydraulics are powered, and the gear lever is selected UP, the landing gear can retract regardless of weight-on-wheels protection. To prevent this, there's an override button where the gear handle lockout can be bypassed to move the gear handle even if it is locked out. The only way this can happen is by intentionally bypassing the normal safety lockouts used during maintenance procedures. Outside of maintenance or certain emergency procedures, the aircraft's weight-on-wheels system prevents gear retraction on the ground. Lufthansa says the aircraft has since been recovered. Fuel was removed, the jet was lifted, the nose gear was re-extended, and the aircraft was successfully towed under its own weight to a maintenance hangar. Germany's Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation has completed evidence collection from the aircraft and is now gathering witness statements. An interim report is expected within approximately 8 weeks. 📹: airlinersde via YouTube, link on first comment here.

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Who did this now?

Who did this now?

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This Kuwait Airways Boeing 777-300ER seems to have entered a near-stall condition following an excessive flare during landing at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

This Kuwait Airways Boeing 777-300ER seems to have entered a near-stall condition following an excessive flare during landing at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

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WATCH: Newly released airport surveillance footage of UPS Flight 2976 shows the exact moment the MD-11F's left engine and pylon separated from the wing just seconds after liftoff from Louisville back on Nov. 4, 2025.

WATCH: Newly released airport surveillance footage of UPS Flight 2976 shows the exact moment the MD-11F's left engine and pylon separated from the wing just seconds after liftoff from Louisville back on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Jay Leno popping out of the nose of a Grumman HU-16 Albatross while it flew over the Pacific Ocean.

Jay Leno popping out of the nose of a Grumman HU-16 Albatross while it flew over the Pacific Ocean.

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WATCH: Lightning and turbulence as a Boeing 777 flew over Taiwan through Typhoon Podul last night. The aircraft landed safely.

WATCH: Lightning and turbulence as a Boeing 777 flew over Taiwan through Typhoon Podul last night. The aircraft landed safely.

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Imagine being a passenger on the left side of the aircraft with a much better view of the runway than the pilot.

Imagine being a passenger on the left side of the aircraft with a much better view of the runway than the pilot.

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In 1963, Lt. James Flatley made history by landing a KC-130F Hercules—the largest and heaviest aircraft ever—to perform unarrested full-stop landings and unassisted takeoffs on the USS Forrestal.

In 1963, Lt. James Flatley made history by landing a KC-130F Hercules—the largest and heaviest aircraft ever—to perform unarrested full-stop landings and unassisted takeoffs on the USS Forrestal.

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Close-up footage of the helicopter incident in Tatra Kopřivnice, Czech Republic, in June 2026. What do you think happened to the cyclic at 00:10? It appears the pilot either briefly let go of the cyclic or it slipped from his hand. The helicopter immediately pitched nose-up, but the pilot quickly pushed the cyclic fully forward to regain control. 📹: tatra-danielkaras

Close-up footage of the helicopter incident in Tatra Kopřivnice, Czech Republic, in June 2026. What do you think happened to the cyclic at 00:10? It appears the pilot either briefly let go of the cyclic or it slipped from his hand. The helicopter immediately pitched nose-up, but the pilot quickly pushed the cyclic fully forward to regain control. 📹: tatra-danielkaras

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On 17 July 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, a Boeing 777-200ER (9M-MRD), was flying at 33,000 ft over eastern Ukraine when it was destroyed by a 9N314M warhead carried by a 9M38-series Buk surface-to-air missile. The explosion occurred just outside and above the left side of the cockpit, causing catastrophic structural failure and an in-flight breakup. All 298 passengers and crew lost their lives. The Dutch Safety Board concluded that no other scenario could explain the aircraft's destruction. The investigation also found that the risks posed by the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine were not adequately recognised, and the airspace should have been closed as a precaution. 📹: cgtnamerica

On 17 July 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, a Boeing 777-200ER (9M-MRD), was flying at 33,000 ft over eastern Ukraine when it was destroyed by a 9N314M warhead carried by a 9M38-series Buk surface-to-air missile. The explosion occurred just outside and above the left side of the cockpit, causing catastrophic structural failure and an in-flight breakup. All 298 passengers and crew lost their lives. The Dutch Safety Board concluded that no other scenario could explain the aircraft's destruction. The investigation also found that the risks posed by the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine were not adequately recognised, and the airspace should have been closed as a precaution. 📹: cgtnamerica

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No, this is not AI. It's real. Emirates Flight EK707 encountered strong southeast monsoon crosswinds while attempting to land in Seychelles from DXB. Notice the pronounced pitch-down movements at around 50 ft, followed by several attempts to get the Boeing 777-300ER on the ground. By that point, however, the touchdown zone had already been passed. Given the short runway (9,800ft/2,987m), a go-around was absolutely the right decision. A6-EGY later diverted to Antananarivo on July 13, 2026. 📹: SEZ_Spotter

No, this is not AI. It's real. Emirates Flight EK707 encountered strong southeast monsoon crosswinds while attempting to land in Seychelles from DXB. Notice the pronounced pitch-down movements at around 50 ft, followed by several attempts to get the Boeing 777-300ER on the ground. By that point, however, the touchdown zone had already been passed. Given the short runway (9,800ft/2,987m), a go-around was absolutely the right decision. A6-EGY later diverted to Antananarivo on July 13, 2026. 📹: SEZ_Spotter

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Oof! The A380 crew are earning their pay! 📹: flugsnug

Oof! The A380 crew are earning their pay! 📹: flugsnug

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The thrust reversers on this Boeing 737-200 are more than half a century old. No matter how many times I see this, it will always be cool.

The thrust reversers on this Boeing 737-200 are more than half a century old. No matter how many times I see this, it will always be cool.

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Turns out there's a faster way to board an aircraft! Someone should tag literally every airline and show them this. 📹: bad_science_jokes

Turns out there's a faster way to board an aircraft! Someone should tag literally every airline and show them this. 📹: bad_science_jokes

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An aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) taxiing a FedEx MD-11F at LAX took the turn too fast, burning some rubber on the nose gear. Now he has a tire change! 📹: Mr. Gaucho

An aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) taxiing a FedEx MD-11F at LAX took the turn too fast, burning some rubber on the nose gear. Now he has a tire change! 📹: Mr. Gaucho

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A Boeing CH-47 Chinook tearing itself apart during a ground resonance test.

A Boeing CH-47 Chinook tearing itself apart during a ground resonance test.

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That's why I say, "Hey, man, nice shot." 📹: ansyhrrian

That's why I say, "Hey, man, nice shot." 📹: ansyhrrian

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United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (N2138U) flight UA858 from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco was diverted to Tokyo Narita following an argument between a flight attendant and a passenger. The passenger, a middle-aged Chinese woman, became involved in a dispute with the flight attendant, prompting the diversion to Narita. After landing, Japanese police boarded the aircraft and escorted her off the plane. 📹: kukugege

United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (N2138U) flight UA858 from Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco was diverted to Tokyo Narita following an argument between a flight attendant and a passenger. The passenger, a middle-aged Chinese woman, became involved in a dispute with the flight attendant, prompting the diversion to Narita. After landing, Japanese police boarded the aircraft and escorted her off the plane. 📹: kukugege

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Lufthansa Boeing B747-8i very hard landing in Chicago O'Hare! Everyone must have been awake after that one! 📹: HannoverSpotter

Lufthansa Boeing B747-8i very hard landing in Chicago O'Hare! Everyone must have been awake after that one! 📹: HannoverSpotter

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Meanwhile at Denver Airport: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking... we're currently number 70 in line for departure." 😅 Nearly all outbound flights are departing from Runway 16R.

Meanwhile at Denver Airport: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking... we're currently number 70 in line for departure." 😅 Nearly all outbound flights are departing from Runway 16R.

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BREAKING: A NetJets Cessna 680 Citation Latitude (N523QS) crashed on a highway while attempting an emergency landing near Laredo International Airport, Texas. The aircraft had diverted to Laredo after declaring an emergency while en route from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin, Texas. Authorities report 1 fatality and 5 injuries among the 6 occupants on board. No injuries were reported on the highway despite the crash occurring during the aircraft's approach, approximately 4 km south of Laredo International Airport. The accident occurred around 10 p.m. local time.

BREAKING: A NetJets Cessna 680 Citation Latitude (N523QS) crashed on a highway while attempting an emergency landing near Laredo International Airport, Texas. The aircraft had diverted to Laredo after declaring an emergency while en route from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Austin, Texas. Authorities report 1 fatality and 5 injuries among the 6 occupants on board. No injuries were reported on the highway despite the crash occurring during the aircraft's approach, approximately 4 km south of Laredo International Airport. The accident occurred around 10 p.m. local time.

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"Poverty Spec" MD-80.

"Poverty Spec" MD-80.

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This is how the C-17 Globemaster III can descend from 30,000 feet to 5,000 feet in less than two minutes. This tactical descent profile allows the aircraft to remain at higher altitudes for as long as possible before making a rapid, steep descent into its destination. By doing so, the C-17 minimizes the time it spends within enemy air defense and missile engagement ranges, enhancing survivability in hostile environments. 📹: Raj 360

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How Ryanair saves money.

How Ryanair saves money.

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Imagine landing and seeing the burned-up wreckage of another plane on the runway next to you. That's exactly what passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 431 experienced while landing at San Francisco International Airport on July 8, 2013, just two days after the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, Boeing 777-200ER (HL7742). From their windows, they could clearly see the destroyed Boeing 777 on Runway 28L, its landing gear separated, investigators examining the wreckage, and emergency crews working around the scene—a haunting reminder of the tragedy that had unfolded only 48 hours earlier. On July 6, 2013, the Asiana 777 crashed while attempting to land after descending too low and too slow. The aircraft's tail struck the seawall and was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. The National Transportation Safety Board later concluded that the probable cause was the flight crew's mismanagement of the visual approach, including inadequate airspeed monitoring, delayed execution of a go-around, and over-reliance on automation. The investigation also cited shortcomings in training, supervision, fatigue, and Boeing's documentation regarding autothrottle behavior. The accident claimed three lives and injured nearly 200 people, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 777. 📹: Wolfgang51501986

Imagine landing and seeing the burned-up wreckage of another plane on the runway next to you. That's exactly what passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 431 experienced while landing at San Francisco International Airport on July 8, 2013, just two days after the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, Boeing 777-200ER (HL7742). From their windows, they could clearly see the destroyed Boeing 777 on Runway 28L, its landing gear separated, investigators examining the wreckage, and emergency crews working around the scene—a haunting reminder of the tragedy that had unfolded only 48 hours earlier. On July 6, 2013, the Asiana 777 crashed while attempting to land after descending too low and too slow. The aircraft's tail struck the seawall and was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. The National Transportation Safety Board later concluded that the probable cause was the flight crew's mismanagement of the visual approach, including inadequate airspeed monitoring, delayed execution of a go-around, and over-reliance on automation. The investigation also cited shortcomings in training, supervision, fatigue, and Boeing's documentation regarding autothrottle behavior. The accident claimed three lives and injured nearly 200 people, marking the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 777. 📹: Wolfgang51501986

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WATCH: A passenger onboard Croatia Airlines A220-300 captured the moment the aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll at Split Airport. 📹: Neven Brnjas

WATCH: A passenger onboard Croatia Airlines A220-300 captured the moment the aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll at Split Airport. 📹: Neven Brnjas

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This is the moment Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo flight 4345 to LAX struck a pedestrian on Runway 17L during the takeoff roll at Denver.

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This is the moment Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo flight 4345 to LAX struck a pedestrian on Runway 17L during the takeoff roll at Denver.

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Bungee jumpers film a DHL Boeing 757-200 freighter taking off below their hot air balloon at Örebro Airport, Sweden. 📹: bungysthlm (IG)

Bungee jumpers film a DHL Boeing 757-200 freighter taking off below their hot air balloon at Örebro Airport, Sweden. 📹: bungysthlm (IG)

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