A year after Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260, investigators lack a definitive cause. Updates offer few clues, with analysis ongoing into flight recorder data, aircraft systems, and human factors. Preliminary findings suggested fuel-control switches moved to 'cut-off,' but conflicting theories persist.
Toto Wolff expressed caution about competing against Lewis Hamilton in a title race, citing Hamilton's aggressive nature when he senses an opportunity. Hamilton's victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his first as a Ferrari driver, has narrowed the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Two Taiwanese Air Force pilots, Lt. Col. Guo Jun-nan (46) and Lt. Col. Lu Ji-you (41), were killed when their T-34C trainer jet crashed shortly after takeoff during a simulated engine failure exercise at Gangshan Air Base. The aircraft fell from approximately 500-1000 feet. The Ministry of National Defense has grounded the T-34C fleet and ordered a thorough investigation.
SpaceX's Starship test flight showed engine reliability issues with upgraded Raptor 3 engines, casting doubt on readiness for high-frequency launches crucial for upcoming missions and a potential June 12 IPO.
George Russell retired from the Canadian Grand Prix due to a battery failure, losing ground to teammate Kimi Antonelli who won and extended his championship lead. Russell expressed frustration with his luck but vowed to keep fighting.
George Russell suffered a devastating engine failure at the Canadian Grand Prix, handing victory to teammate Kimi Antonelli and significantly widening the championship gap. The pair had engaged in a thrilling duel before Russell's retirement.
George Russell suffered a devastating engine failure at the Canadian Grand Prix, handing victory to teammate Kimi Antonelli and falling significantly behind in the championship race. The intense battle between the two Mercedes drivers was a highlight, with Russell expressing frustration over his "cruel fate."
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket system ever built, completed its twelfth test flight largely as planned, despite some engine failures. The rocket launched from Texas, flew in space, and splashed down in the Indian Ocean. This test featured the "Version 3" of Starship.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been cleared to fly by the FAA after an April launch failure. The upper stage experienced a thermal issue, causing a satellite to burn up. The company implemented corrective measures and aims to resume its aggressive launch schedule.
An An-2 aircraft carrying eight people made an emergency landing in Russia's Siberian region of Sakha due to engine failure. The passengers reportedly left the forest on foot towards their departure point.
Navigation in the Bosporus Strait was temporarily suspended in both directions after the 185-meter Panama-flagged Zaltron bulk carrier experienced an engine failure while passing through the Kurucesme area in Istanbul's European part. The vessel was en route from Egypt to Russia. Turkey's Coast Guard deployed three rescue boats and tugged the ship to the Ahirtepe anchorage, after which navigation was resumed.
The Mariana is a 145-foot dry cargo vessel registered in the U.S. It suffered engine failure Wednesday as a massive typhoon bore down on Saipan and nearby islands.
