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Metroliner-Cirrus Midair Occurred on Parallel Approach

An NTSB prelim report notes the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while they were on parallel approaches.

NTSB: Wrong Rudder Input Led To King Air Fatal Crash

The NTSB said the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following reduced thrust in the left engine on takeoff resulted in a fatal King Air crash.

NTSB Preparing Preliminary Report on Denver Midair

Within the next 14 days, the NTSB is expected to publish a preliminary report on last week’s midair collision of a Cirrus SR22 and Metroliner.

Airbus To Appeal New Charges Stemming from 2009 A330 Crash

The Paris Court of Appeals on Wednesday referred the case stemming from the 2009 Air France crash of an Airbus A330 to the French criminal court.

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NTSB Proposes Changes to Accident Notification Form

The NTSB is proposing to update accident notification form 6120.1, the document required to be filed in the event of an accident or incident.

Accidents: May 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, May 2021

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Landings

Runway excursions continue to be a threat during the aircraft landing maneuver. Here are some tips to help pilots avoid these mishaps.

L.A. Drone Pilot Avoids Prison

The operator of a drone that struck an LAPD AStar last year has been sentenced to a $500 fine and probation.

Bizjet Accident Fatalities Drop in First Quarter

In spite of increased flying hours, fatalities from business jet accidents worldwide decreased in the first three months of 2021.

Alaska Heli-ski Hit Ridge and Tumbled in Fatal Crash

Sole survivor rescued six hours after helicopter's last satellite ping.

Accidents: April 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, April 2021

Five Dead in Alaska Heli-ski Crash

The Airbus Helicopters AStar went down near the Knik Glacier near Palmer Saturday.

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.

2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect

The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.

NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR

In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.

Olivier Dassault Killed in Helicopter Accident

Dassault Aviation board member Olivier Dassault was the son of the company's former chairman and CEO Serge Dassault and grandson of founder Marcel Dassault

Dassault Falcon 6X On Track for First Flight This Month

First flight of the Falcon 6X is on track to take place by the end of this month, with service entry expected in late 2022.

Accidents: March 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2021

AINsight: Just Land

The crash that killed Kobe Bryant could have been avoided if the pilot just decided to land the helicopter instead of continuing the flight.

February 26, 2021

USHST Issues Guidelines To Combat Inadvertent IMC

The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has developed a list of recommended practices focusing on spatial disorientation.

February 17, 2021

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