Plane wings aren’t rigid — they’re designed to bend on purpose. That flex spreads massive forces across the entire wing instead of concentrating stress in one weak point. Built with spars, ribs, and ...

The unbelievable video was captured in September and recently released following the conclusion of an investigation. A skydiver’s parachute snagged on a plane wing, suspending him 15,000 feet above ...

Parts of the left wing on the UPS airplane that crashed in Louisville Nov. 4, killing 14 people, had fatigue cracks and signs of overstress, according to a preliminary report from the National ...

CLEVELAND — A plane lost a piece of its wing after a collision with another aircraft on Tuesday night. A United Airlines plane, which was leaving Houston and headed to Cleveland Hopkins, made contact ...

Watch as aircraft wings flex under aerodynamic forces during take-off and flight. This video highlights the incredible engineering that allows modern jets to safely bend and absorb stress, showcasing ...

Investigators searching for what caused Tuesday's deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, will be reviewing dramatic video footage from the scene in addition to the crucial voice and data ...

A UPS cargo plane crashed near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in at least nine fatalities. Federal investigators found the plane's left engine detached from the wing ...

A plane's wing and a bus collided at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to the plane, authorities said. Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, the wing of a Southwest Airlines ...

Forget the window or aisle seat, this plane ride was all about clinging to the wing. Forget the window or aisle seat, this plane ride was all about clinging to the wing. Forget the window or aisle ...

A JetBlue plane traveling to Boston hit and shattered a terminal window at Richmond International Airport in Virginia during pushback on Thursday, according to ABC News. The wing of the airline’s ...

A Boston-bound JetBlue plane struck and shattered a terminal window during pushback at Richmond International Airport on Thursday, the airline told ABC News.The wing of JetBlue Flight 1282 hit the ...

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary investigation into a fiery August plane crash that killed a California husband and wife. Mark and Vickie Spelts of Chico, California ...