This is partly inspired by one of my all time fave TLs, @Mad Bad Rabbit's "A Very Bad Year (1973): Pt. 1", as well as a recent AHC post.
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"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong."
Murphy's Law
"Murphy was an optimist."
O'Toole's Corollary
US NAVY FIGHTER PILOT IN FATAL CRASH WITH LIBYAN JET
Injured U.S. crewman in reported in stable condition
By ROBERT PEAR, Special to the New York Times
Washington, Jan. 4th - An American F-14 fight collided with a Libyan warplane over international waters while on training exercises over the Mediterranean Wednesday, according to Defense Secretary Frank C. Carlucci.
According to Mr. Carlucci, at around noon, or 5 AM Eastern time, the two Navy F-14 Tomcats based on the carrier John F. Kennedy and on routine patrol, were intercepted by two Libyan MIG-23s while the carrier conducted regular operations in the region. The MIGs ''indicated clear hostile intent'' by their aerial maneuvers. "The F-14 pilots maneuvered to avoid the closing aircraft." Carlucci said. "They changed speed, altitude and direction. The Libyan aircraft continued to close in a hostile manner."
After firing several air-to-air missiles, the two aircraft made a close pass, making wingtip contact and causing the crash. Both crew members ejected, but when a rescue aircraft located the pair, one aviator was unconscious and the other had a serious leg injury. On arrival back at the John F. Kennedy, medical staff declared the unconscious pilot dead. His identity has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
AT LEAST 187 DEAD IN BRITISH AIRLINER CRASH
By STEVE LOHR, Special to the New York Times
LONDON, Monday, Jan. 9th - At least 187 people were killed Sunday when a British domestic airliner crashed. The British Midland Boeing 737-400 bound for Northern Ireland with 126 people aboard, crashed into a large block of apartments shortly after takeoff from Heathrow Airport. One engine caught fire about a minute after the aircraft took off and the second engine failed shortly after. All 118 passengers and 8 crew members are reported dead, along with at least 52 people on the ground.
5- YEAR OLD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS CLASSMATES
By JESUS RANGEL
New York, Jan. 11th
A 5-year old pupil at PS 93 in the Bronx accidentally discharged a .25 Raven pistol while in class, killing one classmate and injuring another. It is unclear how the boy, whose name is being withheld, came into possession of the pistol.
SECOND SCHOOL SHOOTING IN BRONX
Two Police Officers Killed
By CONSTANCE L. HAYS
New York, Jan. 12th
A 16-year old student was shot and killed, along with a transit police officer and another police officer at a Manhattan high school yesterday. Yesterday afternoon the principal John Rodgers of Norman Thomas High School on East 33d Street in Manhattan told a visiting transit police officer of rumors that a student was carrying a loaded pistol. At about 2:30,the officer and two other police officers approached Troy Boone, who pulled out a .38 caliber revolver and began firing. Boone struck and killed two officers. The third officer returned fire, killing Boone on the spot.
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"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong."
Murphy's Law
"Murphy was an optimist."
O'Toole's Corollary
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US NAVY FIGHTER PILOT IN FATAL CRASH WITH LIBYAN JET
Injured U.S. crewman in reported in stable condition
By ROBERT PEAR, Special to the New York Times
Washington, Jan. 4th - An American F-14 fight collided with a Libyan warplane over international waters while on training exercises over the Mediterranean Wednesday, according to Defense Secretary Frank C. Carlucci.
According to Mr. Carlucci, at around noon, or 5 AM Eastern time, the two Navy F-14 Tomcats based on the carrier John F. Kennedy and on routine patrol, were intercepted by two Libyan MIG-23s while the carrier conducted regular operations in the region. The MIGs ''indicated clear hostile intent'' by their aerial maneuvers. "The F-14 pilots maneuvered to avoid the closing aircraft." Carlucci said. "They changed speed, altitude and direction. The Libyan aircraft continued to close in a hostile manner."
After firing several air-to-air missiles, the two aircraft made a close pass, making wingtip contact and causing the crash. Both crew members ejected, but when a rescue aircraft located the pair, one aviator was unconscious and the other had a serious leg injury. On arrival back at the John F. Kennedy, medical staff declared the unconscious pilot dead. His identity has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
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AT LEAST 187 DEAD IN BRITISH AIRLINER CRASH
By STEVE LOHR, Special to the New York Times
LONDON, Monday, Jan. 9th - At least 187 people were killed Sunday when a British domestic airliner crashed. The British Midland Boeing 737-400 bound for Northern Ireland with 126 people aboard, crashed into a large block of apartments shortly after takeoff from Heathrow Airport. One engine caught fire about a minute after the aircraft took off and the second engine failed shortly after. All 118 passengers and 8 crew members are reported dead, along with at least 52 people on the ground.
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5- YEAR OLD ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS CLASSMATES
By JESUS RANGEL
New York, Jan. 11th
A 5-year old pupil at PS 93 in the Bronx accidentally discharged a .25 Raven pistol while in class, killing one classmate and injuring another. It is unclear how the boy, whose name is being withheld, came into possession of the pistol.
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SECOND SCHOOL SHOOTING IN BRONX
Two Police Officers Killed
By CONSTANCE L. HAYS
New York, Jan. 12th
A 16-year old student was shot and killed, along with a transit police officer and another police officer at a Manhattan high school yesterday. Yesterday afternoon the principal John Rodgers of Norman Thomas High School on East 33d Street in Manhattan told a visiting transit police officer of rumors that a student was carrying a loaded pistol. At about 2:30,the officer and two other police officers approached Troy Boone, who pulled out a .38 caliber revolver and began firing. Boone struck and killed two officers. The third officer returned fire, killing Boone on the spot.
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