Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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Probable Causes Determined in Two King Air Fatals

The NTSB recently concluded its investigations into two King Air fatal accidents, attributing the probable causes to the pilots.

Accidents

February 13, 2007

Birds Bring Down Falcon 20

The NTSB recently released its preliminary report on a Falcon 20 that crashed September 1 during takeoff after encountering numerous birds.

Accidents

February 13, 2007

Investigators Say Flutter Might Have Felled Grob SPn

Initial findings from German aviation authorities on the crash of a Grob Aerospace SPn Utility Jet prototype say flutter might have played a role in the No

Accidents

February 13, 2007

Crashed MU-2 Was Making Its Second Return

According to the NTSB, the Mitsubishi MU-2 that crashed September 22 while attempting to return to its departure airport had originally departed and return

Accidents

February 12, 2007

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FAA ‘Foot-dragging’ Miffs NTSB

The NTSB expressed disappointment last month over the FAA’s alleged foot-dragging on several safety recommendations, and the safety agency changed the clas

Safety

February 8, 2007

Preliminary Report: EMS flight crashed in bay

EUROCOPTER BO 105S, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLA., OCT.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

Final Report: Pilot blamed in caravan crash

CESSNA 208B CARAVAN, CODY, WYO., OCT.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

Final Report: Slushy runway factor in overrun

DASSAULT FALCON 20, PUEBLO, COLO., JAN.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

Final Report: Caravan descended below MDA

CESSNA 208B CARAVAN, MANTEO, N.C., DEC.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

Final Report: Passengers evacuate smoke-filled cCRJ

CANADAIR CL-600-2B19, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., APRIL 17, 2004.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

Factual Report: Caravan II crashes in UK

CESSNA REIMS F-406 CARAVAN II, INVERNESS, UK, OCT.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

Factual Report: U.S.-registered Malibu lost in France

PIPER PA-46-310P MALIBU, DIJON LONGVIC, FRANCE, OCT.

Accidents

February 8, 2007

NTSB: Many Discrepancies in TEB Challenger Crash

Failure of the crew to perform required weight and balance calculations and other weight-related procedures, lack of appropriate records to support trainin

Accidents

February 7, 2007

Five killed as Med Flight Lear hits mountain in night VMC

Shortly after midnight on October 24, a Learjet 35A, a Med Flight air ambulance flight, crashed in mountainous terrain eight miles east of San Diego Brown

Accidents

February 6, 2007

1991 Hawker Crash: Back to the Future

On March 16, 1991, all 10 people aboard a Hawker, including seven members of singer Reba McEntire’s band as well as her tour manager, were killed when the

Accidents

February 6, 2007

ATSB implicates icing in 2002 Saab 340 incident

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) listed it as merely a serious incident but considered it significant enough to issue a full report.

Accidents

February 6, 2007

King Air Survives Structural Damage

On February 2, Super King Air B200 N777AJ survived an uncontrolled descent and structural damage after the inner ply of the windshield cracked at 27,000 fe

Accidents

February 6, 2007

Company Says Milwaukee Accident ATC’s Fault

The owner of Freight Runner’s Express, the cargo company whose Beech 99 and Cessna 402 collided on the ground at General Mitchell International Airport in

Accidents

February 6, 2007

Lawsuits Filed in Jetstream Crash

The families of at least five people who died in the October 19 crash of Corporate Airlines Flight 5966 have filed lawsuits against Corporate Airlines and

Accidents

February 5, 2007

Pilots blamed in Brest CRJ crash

The June 2003 fatal crash of a Bombardier CRJ100 operated by Brit Air (a subsidiary of Air France) near Brest airport in France, was caused mainly by the p

Accidents

February 5, 2007

Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Latest

Probable Causes Determined in Two King Air Fatals

The NTSB recently concluded its investigations into two King Air fatal accidents, attributing the probable causes to the pilots.

Birds Bring Down Falcon 20

The NTSB recently released its preliminary report on a Falcon 20 that crashed September 1 during takeoff after encountering numerous birds.

Investigators Say Flutter Might Have Felled Grob SPn

Initial findings from German aviation authorities on the crash of a Grob Aerospace SPn Utility Jet prototype say flutter might have played a role in the No

Crashed MU-2 Was Making Its Second Return

According to the NTSB, the Mitsubishi MU-2 that crashed September 22 while attempting to return to its departure airport had originally departed and return

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FAA ‘Foot-dragging’ Miffs NTSB

The NTSB expressed disappointment last month over the FAA’s alleged foot-dragging on several safety recommendations, and the safety agency changed the clas

Preliminary Report: EMS flight crashed in bay

EUROCOPTER BO 105S, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLA., OCT.

Final Report: Pilot blamed in caravan crash

CESSNA 208B CARAVAN, CODY, WYO., OCT.

Final Report: Slushy runway factor in overrun

DASSAULT FALCON 20, PUEBLO, COLO., JAN.

Final Report: Caravan descended below MDA

CESSNA 208B CARAVAN, MANTEO, N.C., DEC.

Final Report: Passengers evacuate smoke-filled cCRJ

CANADAIR CL-600-2B19, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., APRIL 17, 2004.

Factual Report: Caravan II crashes in UK

CESSNA REIMS F-406 CARAVAN II, INVERNESS, UK, OCT.

Factual Report: U.S.-registered Malibu lost in France

PIPER PA-46-310P MALIBU, DIJON LONGVIC, FRANCE, OCT.

NTSB: Many Discrepancies in TEB Challenger Crash

Failure of the crew to perform required weight and balance calculations and other weight-related procedures, lack of appropriate records to support trainin

Five killed as Med Flight Lear hits mountain in night VMC

Shortly after midnight on October 24, a Learjet 35A, a Med Flight air ambulance flight, crashed in mountainous terrain eight miles east of San Diego Brown

1991 Hawker Crash: Back to the Future

On March 16, 1991, all 10 people aboard a Hawker, including seven members of singer Reba McEntire’s band as well as her tour manager, were killed when the

ATSB implicates icing in 2002 Saab 340 incident

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) listed it as merely a serious incident but considered it significant enough to issue a full report.

King Air Survives Structural Damage

On February 2, Super King Air B200 N777AJ survived an uncontrolled descent and structural damage after the inner ply of the windshield cracked at 27,000 fe

Company Says Milwaukee Accident ATC’s Fault

The owner of Freight Runner’s Express, the cargo company whose Beech 99 and Cessna 402 collided on the ground at General Mitchell International Airport in

Lawsuits Filed in Jetstream Crash

The families of at least five people who died in the October 19 crash of Corporate Airlines Flight 5966 have filed lawsuits against Corporate Airlines and

Pilots blamed in Brest CRJ crash

The June 2003 fatal crash of a Bombardier CRJ100 operated by Brit Air (a subsidiary of Air France) near Brest airport in France, was caused mainly by the p

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