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King Air Crash Kills Brazil's 'Car Wash' Judge

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.

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January 23, 2017

Failure to Find MH370 Leaves Critical Questions Unanswered

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

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January 23, 2017

Boeing 747 Crashes in Krygyzstan, Killing Dozens on Ground

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

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January 16, 2017

Search Teams Continue Recovery of CJ4 in Lake Erie

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

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January 10, 2017

Business Jet, Turboprop Accidents Down in 2016

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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January 9, 2017

Accidents: January 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports

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January 5, 2017

Debris Examined as Search Continues for Missing CJ4

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

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January 5, 2017

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

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

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December 28, 2016

Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

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

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December 27, 2016

Colombian Authorities: Pilot Error Caused Avro RJ85 Crash

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

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December 27, 2016

Boeing 727 Cargo Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Five

Trijet struggled to gain altitude upon takeoff

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December 21, 2016

First of 10 PIA ATRs Cleared to Return to Service

Flights resume from Islamabad to Gilgit and Chitral

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December 16, 2016

Egypt Launches Criminal Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Authorities reveal forensic investigators found traces of explosives on recovered bodies

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December 15, 2016

PIA Grounds ATR Fleet for Inspection Following Crash

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

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December 12, 2016

Unstabilized Approach Led to Bin Laden Family-owned Phenom Crash

The company's crew did not often make visual circuit arrivals other than at Blackbushe.

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December 12, 2016

Bodies And FDR Recovered From ATR 42 Crash In Pakistan

All 47 occupants pronounced dead

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December 7, 2016