Accidents

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Learjet Operator and Crew Cited in Fatal Midair

Learjet conducted an “unexpected maneuver,” continuing a left-hand turn with an “excessive bank angle despite the loss of visual contact" with the fighter.

September 23, 2015

NTSB: Premier I Accident Pilot Impaired by Illegal Drug

Twinjet hit trees, crashed and was consumed by an explosion and post-crash fire on Dec. 13, 2013, while returning to land at Atlanta-area Airport.

September 21, 2015

Helinet Founder Purwin Perishes in Colombian Crash

Purwin, 53, founded the company that became Helinet in 1987 and was considered one of Hollywood’s top television and film helicopter and fixed-wing pilots.

September 14, 2015

Search Continues for Hawker 700 Missing in Africa

The aircraft and its seven passengers are still missing in Senegal.

September 12, 2015

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Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway

September 10, 2015

NBAA Looks To Address NTSB Recommendation

Safety board turns to association as it questions whether procedural noncompliance is systemic.

September 10, 2015

NTSB Faults Pilot Compliance, Gust Lock in GIV Crash

NTSB is issuing a safety alert on pilot compliance and calling on FAA to mandate modification of the gust lock system on Gulfstream GIVs.

September 9, 2015

Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.

September 9, 2015

AIN Blog: Drop the Bag and Get Out of My Way!

Full-scale passenger evacuation demonstrations don't seem to match the reality of peoples' behavior in an emergency.

September 9, 2015

Sabreliner Involved in Midair Not TCAS Equipped

A witness stated that the Sabreliner twinjet and Cessna 172 piston single did not appear to take avoidance actions before colliding.

September 8, 2015

NTSB Releases Factual on Seattle Newscopter Crash

The helicopter spun out of control shortly after lifting off of the TV station's helipad.

September 7, 2015

Two Falcons, One King Air Damaged in Ramp Collision

Neither the toe brakes nor emergency braking slowed or stopped the Falcon 2000 from hitting a Falcon 50 and King Air C90.

September 4, 2015

Accidents: September 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports

September 1, 2015

Bombardier Challenger Tire Failures Spur Safety Questions

Sage-Popovich chief questions whether a series of tire failures are related to possible manufacturing issue.

September 1, 2015

Torqued: Routine Manual Deviations Can Have Major Safety Consequences

The mechanics were candid about the maintenance errors that began the chain of events that ultimately led to the in-flight emergency.

September 1, 2015

ASI Report: GA Accidents Decline in 2011-2013

Pilot-related causes remain a significant problem.

August 29, 2015

Pilot Uninjured in Iowa Helicopter Crash

The pilot performed an autorotation after the engine failed.

August 24, 2015

Airplanes Were in Contact with Tower before Colliding

NTSB says pilots of the Cessna 172 and Sabreliner that collided near San Diego Brown Field Municipal Airport on August 16 were in contact with the tower.

August 24, 2015

NTSB Report Reveals Incongruity in King Air Crash

The pilot said that the autofeather system feathered the right propeller, but could not recall feathering the left engine.

August 24, 2015

Swiss Report on 2012 Falcon-Hawker Near-Miss

The investigative body assigned blame to the fighter pilot.

August 22, 2015

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