On a foggy afternoon in 1977, Tenerife became the scene of the deadliest accident in aviation history.
Two Boeing 747s โ a KLM flight and a Pan Am flight โ collided on the runway, killing 583 people in a matter of seconds. All 248 on KLM and 335 on Pan Am lost their lives. Only 61 passengers from the Pan Am jet survived. ๐ดโ๏ธ
What makes this tragedy even more haunting is that it didnโt happen in the air, but on the ground โ a mix of thick fog, miscommunication and timing turned a routine departure into a catastrophe the industry will never forget.
#news Jasmine Crocket calls President Trump a pedophile sparking calls for a defamation lawsuit against the democrat representative from Texas.
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Crockett ramped up her partisan attacks on President Donald Trump with a claim that he "may be a pedophile himself," during the ongoing drama with the Jeffrey Epstein's files,
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"If people decide that they want to continue to support a person who may be a pedophile himself or a person who obviously is covering for pedophiles, that's on them"
"But they should know at least the devil that they have decided to pick."
The comment was aimed at Trump given the Epstein context, and sparked immediate backlash from people who labeled it a dangerous escalation in their attacks against Trump.
#Trump
Days earlier, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., claimed that "we've all seen" photos of Trump with underage girls on his lap"
Fact checkers have debunked the accusation saying its rooted in doctored images and deepfakes.
Crockett's statement fits a pattern of Democrats weaponizing Epstein's illegal activities against Trump, even though victims like Virginia Giuffre explicitly said Trump was not involved and never did anything inappropriate in her memoir and court filings, saying he was "nothing but kind" and uninvolved in any abuse.
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Legal analysts argue the statement meets defamation thresholds,
"it's a false implication of criminal conduct, broadcast to millions, and made with apparent reckless disregard for truth "
The Epstein emails, released in November, mention Trump socially but don't contain any bombshells โ just Epstein bragging about being his friend, which ended when Trump banned him from Mar-a-Lago over misconduct rumors.
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Flight logs confirm Trump flew on Epstein's jet once, to New York, never to Little St. James island.
Giuffre and other survivors cleared him repeatedly.
House Democrats, including Crockett's allies, blocked full disclosure of Giuffre's name in files, raising questions about their own transparency motives.
Giuffre's 2025 memoir details Epstein's web but absolves Trump entirely, contradicting Crockett's "covering" narrative.
Authorities have confirmed at least 12 deaths in the UPS Airlines Flight 2976 crash near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), with more casualties expected as recovery efforts continue. The crash occurred shortly after take-off on November 4, 2025, when the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F cargo aircraft, registered N259UP, was departing for Honolulu.
Emergency crews report that seven victims were confirmed dead in the early hours, with that number now rising to twelve, including all three crew members on board. At least 11 people were critically injured, and 16 families have reported missing loved ones as the search continues across the debris field.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are leading the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the aircraftโs left engine and pylon assembly separated during take-off, tearing through hydraulic lines and causing a catastrophic fire on the left wing. Witnesses and early satellite images show a massive fireball and debris trail extending nearly half a mile from the runway.
Authorities have set up a Reunification Center at 2911 Taylor Boulevard to assist affected families. The shelter zone has now been reduced to ยผ mile, though the area remains under strict access control due to ongoing recovery operations and structural hazards.
At Louisville Airport, Runway 11/29 has reopened for limited traffic, but Runway 17R/35L will remain closed until November 15, causing delays and rerouted flights across UPSโs global network.
The crash site covers a large portion of an industrial zone near the airport, including a recycling plant and vehicle yard struck by debris. The aircraft had been carrying an estimated 38,000 to 50,000 gallons of fuel, which contributed to the intensity of the explosions and the fire that followed.
UPS issued an official statement confirming the loss of Flight 2976 and expressing deep condolences:
โOur hearts go out to the crew members, their families, and everyone affected by this tragedy. We are cooperating fully with investigators and emergency responders at the scene.โ
The NTSB stated that a preliminary report will be released within 30 days, while the full investigation could take up to two years. Until then, the agency has not confirmed any direct link between this accident and previous incidents involving similar aircraft types, though comparisons are being drawn to the 1979 American Airlines Flight 191 disaster โ another case involving an engine separation on a DC-10, the MD-11โs predecessor.
Search and rescue teams remain active at the scene as recovery and identification efforts continue.
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Prayers and condolences go out to the victims, their families, and the first responders working tirelessly amid devastating conditions
๐ธ Front Section of the Singapore Airlines Airbus A350. this photo beautifully captures the forward cargo door of the Airbus A350, wide open for loading operations, right under the iconic Singapore Airlines livery. Let's break it down. ๐ Signature Curved Cockpit Windows: A350โs iconic โsunglassโ-style windows for sun protection and sleekness ๐. Efficient Ground Handling: Ground crew, fueling trucks, and handling equipment are in actionโthis is the hidden engine room of commercial aviation ๐ผ
๐ Carbon-Fiber Build: The A350's fuselage and wings are primarily made from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymerโlightweight but ultra-strong. The cargo doors on the A350 are electrically operated and latched, not hydraulic, allowing for quicker, safer ground ops with fewer moving parts. Sleek, smart, and service-readyโthis is how the A350 handles business on the ground before soaring the skies! ๐ฉ๏ธ๐ฆโจ
๐ฎ ONE-TWO-GO Boeing 747-200B Takeoff in Flight Simulator | Classic Jumbo Jet with a Rare Livery! ๐ซ
๐ฉ๏ธ The Boeing 747-200B was an upgraded version of the original "Queen of the Skies," featuring longer range and better engines.
๐จ ONE-TWO-GO Airlines, a Thai low-cost carrier, operated for a short time โ making this livery extremely rare on a 747!
๐ผ Today, the -200B is mostly seen in flight simulators and aviation museums โ a nostalgic favorite for sim pilots.
โ๏ธ The complexity of flying the 747-200B makes it a true test of skill in any sim platform