takeoff

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Images from the scene showed the 34-year-old plane’s left engine tore from the wing during takeoff, causing pilots to lose control of the aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The Dutch woman who died was on the flight to Johannesburg and later briefly boarded a flight to Amsterdam but was removed prior to takeoff.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

An air traffic controller had just told the Frontier pilot they were clear for takeoff and wished them a good night.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Of course, the conditions in Westwood last season weren’t ideal for takeoff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

One hundred and eight minutes after takeoff, Yuri Gagarin’s feet touched down on the soft dirt of a recently plowed field.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin