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Learjet Fatal Occurred in a Circling Approach

The aircraft was less than a mile from Runway 6 when it turned right to circle for approach, but aircraft typically are 3.8-nm during the right turn.

Mix-up Leads to Landing on Occupied Runway

The King Air B200 landed on Runway 17 while ground personnel were there preparing to launch gliders.

Bizav Needs More Focus on Upset Recovery Training, Say Experts

Expert claims bizav pilots now have little experience of high altitude hand flying.

EBAA Bestows Service and Safety Awards

Two luminaries lauded for service to business aviation, and six companies take honors for accident-free records at EBACE 2017.

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Learjet 35A in Fatal Crash at Teterboro

Both pilots were killed when the twinjet crashed in a warehouse area a quarter mile short of Runway 1 in gusty winds. No one on the ground was injured.

Pilots in CL604 Upset Use Clouds for Attitude Recovery

Since the sky and the ocean were almost the same blue color, the pilot had been able to recognize the aircraft's flight attitude only with the clouds.

Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.

Irish S-92 Accident Report Paints Picture of Confusion

The preliminary report hints at an unsure crew operating in poor weather with suspect data.

Accidents: May 2017

Preliminary and factual reports

Norwegian Authorities Fault Super Puma Gearbox in Fatal Crash

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

NTSB Cites Unstabilized Approach in 2014 CL600 Crash

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

Brazilian Helicopter Safety Program Focuses on Weather

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

Fatalities Drop but Total Bizav Accidents Increase

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.

Accidents: April 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports

Citation X Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Salt Lake City

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.

Modernized Ka-27M Helicopters Join the Russian Navy

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

Former Avantair Mx Director Pleads Guilty to Tampering

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

Challenger Accident Spurs Cautions for A380 Separation

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

CHC S-92A Helicopter Crashes Off Coast of Ireland

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

Helicopter Safety on the Rise as Accidents Decline

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

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