Accidents

Preliminary and factual reports

In the 2016 crash the main rotor separated from the aircraft; the investigation continues.

NTSB found the crew decided to land with tailwinds that exceeded the airplane's operating limitations.

Weather was an unfortunately timely topic, with a weather-related helicopter crash occuring near Rio de Janeiro, just minutes before the meeting.

Turbine business airplane accidents worldwide claimed the lives of fewer people in the first quarter—16 compared to 25 in the same period last year.

Preliminary, final and factual reports

While parked at Salt Lake CIty Airport, the Citation X suffered wing damage when it was struck by a pickup truck heading to another part of the airport.

New radars, avionics and communication systems are being added to the veteran ASW machines.

An employee of the former Avantair admitted to attempting to hinder federal authorities investigating why an elevator detached from one of its aircraft.

The 604 lost control and plunged possibly as much as 25,000 feet after passing 1,000 feet of a 'large transport category airport."

Rescuers who arrived on scene about 75 minutes after the accident reported a wide debris field.

Based on data from 50 countries, the number of helicopter accidents has been on a downturn for the past several years.

Preliminary and final reports

All four passengers and the pilot died when their plane struck a shopping center shortly after takeoff.

There were 106 helicopter accidents in 2016, including 17 fatal accidents—a 12 percent decrease year-over-year.

Preliminary and final reports

Rain and low visibility were reported in the area at the time, and witnesses reported seeing the turboprop twin in a steep bank before it hit the water.

Coincidentally, a leaked Malaysian police report that describes the captain’s simulation of a flight over the Indian Ocean resurfaces

Flight originating from Hong Kong attempted to land for scheduled stop in city of Bishkek

Seats and debris that appear to be portions of the fuselage have been recovered, along with the cockpit voice recorder.

According to preliminary statistics researched by AIN, there were 12 accidents of U.S.-registered business jets last year versus 20 in 2015.

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More than 120 pieces of debris have been discovered from the aircraft, believed to have crashed into Lake Erie outside Cleveland.

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.

The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.

Trijet struggled to gain altitude upon takeoff

Flights resume from Islamabad to Gilgit and Chitral

Authorities reveal forensic investigators found traces of explosives on recovered bodies

Authorities suspect engine trouble caused December 7 crash of PIA ATR 42