Aerospace

Small Plane Crashes Into Power Lines In US, Triggers Major Blackout

In the wake of the plane crash, 90,000 houses faced electricity loss.

On Sunday, a small plane about 30 miles north of Washington, D.C., creating widespread disruptions and requiring rescuers to work through the night to rescue two people on board the aircraft who were still trapped in the cables.

According to the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, the plane crashed in Montgomery Village, Maryland, at around 5.30 p.m. (2230 GMT) in cloudy and wet conditions. About 100 feet above the earth, it got entangled in live electrical cables.

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Despite the fact that over 90,000 houses and businesses in Montgomery County lost electricity as a result of the plane crash, one-quarter of the county as a acing the outage. No one was injured in the incident.

“Power has been cut to sections of the county after a small plane crashed with several power wires near Rothbury Drive and Goshen Road. @mcfrs is already on the scene. The Montgomery County Department of Police tweeted, “PLEASE AVOID THE AREA as there are still live wires.

A small plane has crashed into power lines in the area of Rothbury Dr & Goshen Rd, taking out power to parts of the county.@mcfrs is on scene. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA, as there are still live wires. #MCPD #MCPNews

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) November 27, 2022

Due to the rainy weather, the crash occurred close to a commercial area, although its exact cause is yet unknown. According to one estimate, the plane may have hit lines as high as 10 stories up. That could not be immediately confirmed, the Washington Post reported.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.