Accidents

A review of past King Air takeoff accidents reveals that pilot error, not aircraft issues, were at the root of these mishaps.

The sole-occupant pilot was subsequently arrested on one count of driving under the influence after crashing a Citation 550 at Nevada’s Mesquite Airport.

Russia calls the MH17 investigation a “tool in a dirty political game.”

The U.S. manufacturer suffers a $5.6 billion reduction in revenue and $1.7 billion cost increase in the second quarter.

The U.S. manufacturer hires Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros to administer funds to relatives of victims of 737 Max crashes.

The NTSB has issued final reports in a pair of controlled flight into terrain helicopter crashes in New Mexico

A caregiver suffered broken bones after the aircraft she was riding on encountered several intervals of severe turbulence.

Two solo jumpers joined the flight just before takeoff.

The report hints at possible problems with the aircraft's left engine on takeoff.

USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.

Billionaire Chris Cline and flight school operator Geoff Painter are among those killed during a night flight of AW139.

The U.S. airframer agrees to work with local governments and NGOs to administer the funds for families of 737 Max victims.

Safety experts warn of substandard pilot training and poor runway conditions on the subcontinent.

Preliminary and final reports

According to preliminary statistics, 19 people died in four business jet crashes and 28 lost their lives in five turboprop crashes during the first half.

An EMS-configured AW109 crashed early this morning at Brainerd, Minnesota in heavy fog.

The King Air 350i crashed into a hangar on take off from Dallas Addison Airport, killing its eight passengers and two crew members.

The 52-year-old King Air A90 with 11 onboard crashed Friday evening shortly after taking off from Oahu’s Dillingham Airport on a sunset skydiving flight.

The June 7 crash claimed the lives of all four people on board the turboprop-powered Piper.

Company officials mum on details of the crash, which occurred June 4.

Pilot, the sole occupant, is killed when an AW109E makes a hard landing and catches fire atop New York office tower

Three An-32s have been lost in recent years in unknown circumstances

Preliminary and final reports

The two recent fatal Boeing 737 Max accidents damaged the industry’s safety reputation, according to IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac.

Hundreds of thousands in Russia sign a petition to ground the Superjet fleet.

NTSB is in early stages of separate investigations into nearly back-to-back, but seemingly unrelated, fatal Cessna Citation accidents that killed three.

The European Cockpit Association calls on EASA to carry out its own thorough and independent review of the 737 Max MCAS software fix.

The Alaska operation suffered two fatal crashes in May.

Recent accidents "underscore the importance of improving the safety of charter flights," the NTSB said.

Automated takeoff systems require a human check and double check.