Accidents
News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.
The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has developed a list of recommended practices focusing on spatial disorientation.
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team releases video on the perils of flying VFR into IMC.
The left engine of the doomed Sriwijaya Air 737-500 lost thrust while the right thrust levers remained static before a 45 degree roll to the left.
Pilot, operator faulted by NTSB in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
An Airbus BK117 C2 crashed after the pilot shut down the No. 1 engine after the No. 2 engine began to fail.
Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2021
Approval of the 737 Max by EASA follows clearance by U.S., Canadian, and Brazilian aviation authorities.
Drone pierces windshield of Chilean Navy UH-57B, injuring front seat crewmember.
A fatal crash of a USAF-operated Global Express was caused by the crew's error in identifying the failed powerplant and shutting down the operating engine.
The NTSB has issued its final report on the 2018 Grand Canyon helitour crash.