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Eurocopter AS 350B2, Chickaloon, Alaska, April 15, 2008–Four people were killed and one seriously injured when the ERA Helicopters AS 350 crashed on a steep, snow-covered mountain in mixed VFR and IFR conditions.

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Preliminary Report: Mountain crash fatal

Eurocopter AS 350B2, Chickaloon, Alaska, April 15, 2008–Four people were killed and one seriously injured when the ERA Helicopters AS 350

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported

Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion

Matt Thurber

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Plaintiffs argued that police aircraft are exempt from GARA statute of repose

District Court Rejects Appeal of GARA-related Lawsuit

Pilot died of cardiac arrest during the flight

NTSB: Pax Safely Lands King Air after Pilot Collapsed

Vehicle also struck parked ground-support tractor; there were no injuries

Teen Driver Breaches Fence, Hits PlaneSense PC-12 at KPSM

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter

NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Twenty years ago, a business jet and commerical airliner collided; the smaller airplane survived

Remembering a Solemn Anniversary: the Amazon Midair 

David Jack Kenny

Preliminary and final accident reports, September 2026

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News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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