Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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NTSB: Citation Latitude Bounced Twice before Overrun

The twinjet that crashed on August 14 in Tennessee bounced twice on landing and collapsed the right main landing gear on the third touchdown.

August 26, 2019

Another Citation Overruns Runway, Catches Fire

For the second time in one week, passengers and crew evacuated safely from a Cessna Citation following a runway excursion and post-crash fire.

August 22, 2019

Boeing To Boost Moses Lake Headcount To Speed Max Return

The U.S. airframer prepares to hire hundreds of temporary employees to ready grounded airplanes for service.

August 20, 2019

Dale Earnhardt, Others Escape Fiery Citation Crash

Retired race car driver Dale Earnhardt, his family, and the two pilots emerged without serious injuries after their Citation Latitude overran a runway.

August 16, 2019

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Ural Airlines A321 Crash Lands in Russian Cornfield

The crew of the crippled Airbus narrowbody wins praise from authorities for their ‘swift and resolute actions.’

August 15, 2019

Accidents: August 2019

Preliminary and final reports

Witness: AW139 Was Spinning before Bahamas Fatal Crash

The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the July 4 fatal AW139 crash in the Bahamas that killed seven.

AINsight: A Review of King Air Takeoff Accidents

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

MH17 Probe Continues, Russia Calls For 'Impartial Analysis'

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

Pilot Arrested for DUI after Crashing Citation

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.

Boeing to Take $4.9 Billion Hit in Q2 Due to Max Grounding

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

Boeing Pledges $50 Million in Near-Term Relief to Crash Families

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

Cell Phone, Meds Factor in NM CFIT Helo Crashes

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

Unable To Divert, Citation Suffers Severe Turbulence

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

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report in Hawaii King Air Crash

Two solo jumpers joined the flight just before takeoff.

NTSB: Crew Noted Engine Problem Before King Air Crash

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

Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents

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

Bahamas AW139 Crash Kills Seven

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

Boeing Pledges $100 Million for Families of Max Crash Victims

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

Conditions Ripe for Runway Excursions in India

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

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