Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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NTSB Cites Faulty T-bolt Install in Tail Rotor Failure

No injuries reported after the air ambulance accident

Accidents

10 hours ago

AINsight: It’s Time To Put Video Recorders in Cockpits

More data is needed, and there’s only one way to get it

Accidents

May 2, 2025

Expert Talks Aviation Safety at NBAA Maintenance Conference

Former NTSB lead investigator Gregory Feith gave the keynote address

Safety

May 1, 2025

U.S. Runway Incursions Drive New Safety Push

Controllers, pilots, tech all factor in

Safety

May 1, 2025

Videos

Chuck Aaron and SUU’s Helicopter Training Teaches Pilots How to Survive IIMC Situations

Chuck Aaron and SUU’s Helicopter Training Teaches Pilots How to Survive IIMC Situations

Accidents

July 27, 2022

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Accidents

June 29, 2021

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

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April 20, 2018

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Business Aircraft Accident Reports: May 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2025

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May 1, 2025

Deicing Omission Led To Embraer Phenom 300 Crash in Utah

Pilot didn't obtain deicing services or properly inspect wing surfaces, says safety agency

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April 29, 2025

NTSB Cites Cable Misrouting in Beechcraft 400A Crash

Two occupants suffered minor injuries in runway overrun and gear collapse

Accidents

April 29, 2025

Hexa eVTOL Aircraft Suffers Rotor Failure at Osaka World Expo

Single-seat multicopter landed safely after the incident

Accidents

April 28, 2025

Ski Resort Accident Crew Had Limited Mountain Experience

A PC-12 collided with the threshold slope at Courchevel Airport in the French Alps

Accidents

April 24, 2025

HondaJet Pilots Association Presents Excursion Solution

P3 program aims to help pilots adhere to proper landing procedures

Training and Workforce

April 22, 2025

FAA Orders Emergency Suspension for NY Helicopter

Company’s abrupt firing of operations director prompts FAA emergency order

Accidents

April 16, 2025

Fatal Rotorcraft Accidents Spike in March

Overall accident rate dipped despite higher fatalities

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April 15, 2025

Rotor, Transmission Recovered in Hudson River Crash

Recovery concludes after key evidence secured

Accidents

April 15, 2025

Hawker Overshoots Runway at Morocco’s Fès–Saïss Airport

Two pilots and a flight attendant were released from the hospital with light injuries

Accidents

April 15, 2025

No Distress Call Made in New York MU-2B Turboprop Crash

Family was en route to holiday gathering

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April 14, 2025

HondaJets Experience Runway Overruns in Oregon, Florida

No fatalities in either accident, but injuries occurred when one went into the water

Accidents

April 11, 2025

Bell LongRanger Crashes into Hudson River, Killing Six

Main rotor blades and the tail boom appeared to have separated from the aircraft while in flight

Accidents

April 10, 2025

NTSB’s Graham Urges Aircraft Operators To Remain Vigilant

Board member Graham stressed that everyone in aviation is responsible for public trust

Accidents

April 9, 2025

Hop-A-Jet’s Ellis Shares Lessons Learned from Crash

Ellis provided insight into the aftermath of the February 2024 event

Safety

April 9, 2025

Bizjet Accidents and Fatalities Rise Globally in First Quarter

Two of these five fatal business jet accidents were runway excursions

Accidents

April 4, 2025