Baltimore County Police Department dive team members recognized for efforts following DC plane crash

WASHINGTON, DC—At an event in Washington D.C. on Thursday, members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Marine and Dive Teams were recognized for their efforts following the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River in January. The officers were recognized by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for their dedication and service in supporting rescue and recovery efforts following […]

Small plane that took off from Middle River crashes in Vermont, 3 injured

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Three people aboard a small plane were injured when it crashed into the mountains of Vermont on Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The plane, a Piper Cherokee Charger, took off from Martin State Airport in Middle River at just after 6 a.m. on February 26, 2025 and crashed near Equinox Mountain at around 8:30 a.m. The pilot contacted […]

Video of plane and helicopter crash in DC emerges, no survivors found

WASHINGTON, DC—A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into the Potomac River Wednesday night after colliding with a military helicopter during its approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport, according to officials. The incident, which occurred just over 3 miles south of the White House and the U.S. Capitol, is feared to have killed everyone on board both […]

Plane crash leaves 1 dead in Maryland

EASTON, MD—A person has died after their plane crashed into the Tred Avon River on Tuesday morning, Maryland State Police said in a news release. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. The crash was reported at just after 9:30 a.m. on July 16, police said. A twin-engine Cessna took off from Tipton Airport at Fort Meade before crashing […]

Sonic boom shakes homes across Maryland

UPDATE 2: The FAA has confirmed that a Cessna crashed in Virginia. UPDATE: BNO News reports that a small plane has crashed in Virginia after flying over Washington D.C., which prompted fighter jets to scramble, causing the sonic boom. The Cessna flew through a “no fly zone” in close proximity to the White House and U.S. Capitol. The plane was […]

Small plane crashes in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a small plane crash in Fallston. The crash was reported at just after 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Fallston Airport in the 700-block of Reckord Road. Initial reports indicate that a single-engine plane went off the end of the runway. One person has reportedly sustained injuries.  Medevac is responding […]

Governor Hogan commends first responders, citizens who braved icy waters to rescue pilot following Maryland plane crash

EDGEWATER, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday commended the citizens and first responders who rescued a pilot following a plane crash in Anne Arundel County. The pilot and sole occupant has been identified as Steve Couchman, 71, of Frederick. He was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center where he is receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the crash. The plane […]

Small plane crashes in Maryland

UPDATE: Governor Larry Hogan has commended the civilians and first responders who rescued the pilot. Original story below… —— EDGEWATER, MD—A small plane crashed in Maryland on Monday morning. At around 10:30 a.m., a small plane missed the runway at Lee Airport in Riva and went into a creek. Initially, reports indicated that several people were in the water, however […]