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Pilot Crashes Plane While Towing Marriage Proposal

Don Deane — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:46:36 +0000

On Tuesday, pilot Mark Simmons was towing a marriage proposal behind his small plane when he suddenly experienced engine problems and crashed off Rhode Island’s Block Island. Uh oh! We hope this isn’t a bad wedding omen. video platform video management video solutions video player Simmons was towing a banner that read “Michelle, will you [...]

Can a Photograph Offer a Clue About What Happened to Amelia Earhart? [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:02:25 +0000

It’s been 75 years since Amelia Earhart disappeared in the South Pacific, but researchers have gotten a new lead in the case. A photo that was taken only three months after her disappearance could hold an important clue to where she is.

Man Survives After Steel Beam Shreds His Van

Lori Crofford — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:30:42 +0000

A man in New Jersey was driving along the turnpike in his company van heading to his delivery drop off point. Before he knew it a steel beam from a near-by construction site tore his van to pieces. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy This story amazes me. Looking [...]

Yikes! British Airways Mistakenly Tells Passengers Their Plane Is Going Down — Twice

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:50:38 +0000

People scared of flying might mark British Airways off their list of possible airline choices for good after an automated announcement mistakenly told passengers to prepare for a crash-landing — twice.

Theif Steals Car Then Crashes it Onto a Roof

Lori Crofford — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:36:21 +0000

This is something you might expect to see in an action movie, but what you will see will have you stunned. A Fresno, California man stole a car early Wednesday morning and as he was speeding away he lost control of the vehicle. Somehow in the crash, it ended up on the roof of an apartment.

IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon Dies in Fiery Pileup [PHOTO, VIDEO]

Danny Groner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:30:48 +0000

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed on Sunday after his car collided with others during the IndyCar Series season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His death was pronounced approximately two hours after he was airlifted to University Medical Center.

Heroic Crowd Lifts Burning Car Off Motorcyclist in Incredible Footage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:46:58 +0000

In this incredible amateur video which was shown on ‘Today,’ a group of heroic bystanders in Logan, Utah approached the wreckage of a car crash and lifted a burning, 4,000-pound BMW off the motorcyclist who was trapped underneath. According to authorities, the accident occurred when 21-year-old motorcyclist Brandon Wright collided with a car pulling out [...]

The Last Text Documentary – Stories Of People Who Lost Their Lives Due To Texting & Driving [VIDEO]

Billy Goforth — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:29:04 +0000

Texting and driving is becoming more and more dangerous with the amount of people doing. Remember, that text message might be the last message you ever read. It’s not worth it. Take the time to pull over, read your message and reply, or just wait and read it when you reach your destination. Don’t Text [...]