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Accidents
Maintenance error led to gear-up landing
BEECH 1900D, ROCHESTER, N.Y., JUNE 3, 2000–The Safety Board determined probable cause for a gear-up landing by a CommutAir Beech 1900D dur
Accidents
Final Report: Unstabilized approach led to crash
BOEING 737-200, PATNA, INDIA, JULY 17, 2000–What causes a flight crew to lose control of their aircraft, without mechanical failure as a c
Part 135: Is it right for your flight department?
What does it really take to start a Part 135 operation? Talking with pilots reveals confusion and intimidation about the requirements.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Mid-air collision kills one
PILATUS UV-20A, MARANA, ARIZ., MARCH 15, 2002–A U.S.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Double bird-strike ends in aborted takeoff
CANADAIR CL-600-2B19, DULLES AIRPORT, VA., MARCH 9, 2002–Shortly after 10 a.m.
Accidents
Final Report: Failed ILS approach kills N.J. legislator and family
MITSUBISHI MU-2B-26A, EDGARTOWN, MASS., OCT.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Lightning strike damages Embraer
EMBRAER EMB-145LR, CHESTER, MASS., MARCH 26, 2002–FAA inspectors found a “baseball size” hole in the left elevator of a Chautauqua Airline
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Preliminary Report: Cessna 425 breaks up in flight
CESSNA 425, SAN JOSE, CALIF., MARCH 6, 2002–“Just lost my needle…give me…” was the last transmission controllers heard from the pilot of a
Accidents
Preliminary Report: One fatality in Atlantic Ocean ditch
PIPER PA-31-350, HOLLYWOOD, FLA., JAN.
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Preliminary Report: Florida swamp claims two aboard Bell 206L-1
BELL 206L-1, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLA., FEB.
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Final Report: Failure to follow IFR procedures damages aircraft
HAWKER SIDDELEY HS-125-700, JACKSON HOLE, WYO., DEC.
Accidents
Final Report: Cocaine impairment and failed approach kills two
CESSNA 421B, NORMAN, OKLA., DEC.
Accidents
Unfortunate meeting
LEARJET 55 AND EXTRA 300, BOCA RATON, FLA., JUNE 23, 2000–“The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain a visual lookout (while climbing
