Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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Aussie TSB Reopens Westwind Crash Investigation

The original final accident report has been removed from the public domain.

February 24, 2015

Propeller Overhaul Preceded Beech 1900 Crash

Aircraft was in left turn before accident.

February 24, 2015

NTSB Publishes Preliminary Report on Texas Cessna 441 Crash

Pilot became distracted during the instrument approach by something that has not yet been identified.

February 23, 2015

Robinson R44s Grounded Down Under

Aviation authorities in New Zealand and Australia grounded all of the nearly 600 Robinson helicopters based there fitted with stainless-steel main rotors.

February 23, 2015

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Emergency Spindle AD Grounds Enstroms for Inspections

Action affects approximately 323 U.S.-registered helicopters.

February 16, 2015

GIV Aborts Takeoff at Eagle After Control Problem

The crew stopped the aircraft successfully above rotation speed.

February 14, 2015

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Meridian Crash

The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

February 14, 2015

Four Die in Miami Turboprop Accident

Aircraft was attempting to return to airport when it crashed.

February 13, 2015

TransAsia Pilots Undergo Retesting for Engine-Failure Response

Ten pilots have failed CAA-ordered tests

February 11, 2015

AIN Blog: What's Wrong With Pilot Training?

The aviation industry has an opportunity to provide pilot training that could prevent the kinds of accident that have been happening.

February 10, 2015

Both Engines Lost Power Before TransAsia Crash

FDR data suggests pilots shut fuel supply to left engine

February 6, 2015

Taiwan Orders Checks on ATRs after TransAsia Crash

Order also affects fellow Taiwanese regional Uni Air

February 5, 2015

Australian Transport Workers Call for AirAsia Safety Audit

Leaked report on crash of QZ8501 questions pilot training

February 5, 2015

TransAsia ATR 72 Crashes in Taiwan, Killing At Least 23

Second deadly crash for Taiwanese airline in seven months

February 4, 2015

NTSB Cites Loss of Control in EMS Helicopter Accident

October 2013 crash claimed all three aboard the helicopter.

February 1, 2015

Aussie Helo Operator Proactively Addresses Rollover Accident

The chartered helicopter was attempting to pick up passengers from a rocky ledge.

January 30, 2015

Disappearance of MH370 Officially Declared an Accident

239 passengers and crewmembers presumed dead

January 29, 2015

Global 5000 Damaged in Philippines Runway Excursion

Large-cabin business jet departed the left side of the runway into wet, grassy terrain, collapsing the left main and nosewheel landing gear.

January 20, 2015

Citation Loss of Control Points to Pilot and Equipment Failures

Faulty angle-of-attack sensor identified in CJ upset incident.

January 14, 2015

Searchers Find Fuselage of AirAsia Flight 8501

Recovery operation to resume Thursday

January 14, 2015

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