Accidents
News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.
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Preliminary Report: Night helo flight proves fatal
WESTLAND HELICOPTERS GAZELLE AH-MK1, EAST HAMPTON, N.Y., NOV.
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Bristow sues Sikorsky over S-76 crash
Bristow Helicopters’ insurance companies have started legal action against Sikorsky Aircraft over the July 16, 2002 crash of an S-76A in the UK sector of t
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Bizav Accident Stats Show a Mixed Picture
Business aviation saw a decline in accidents and incidents last year, from 60 in 2006 to 56 in the following year, but fatal accidents involving U.S.-regis
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Air Midwest crash ushers in regionals’ day of disaster
From a humanitarian perspective, regional air transport suffered perhaps its most destructive 24-hour stretch in history last month.
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Pilots play the slot game when flying to ski country
Instead of relaxing in front of a warm fire inside a cozy Colorado mountain lodge this winter, some pilots are sitting at home in front of their computer m
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DOT watchdog: FAA harassed pilot, contributing to accident
The inspector general of the DOT has recommended that the FAA take disciplinary action against two Kansas City FSDO officials whose “unwarranted” actions a
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Preliminary Report: Westwind crashes on approach
ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES 1124A, TAOS, N.M., NOV.
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Final Report: Pilot blamed for fatal citation crash
CESSNA 501, ASHWAUBENON, WIS., APRIL 2, 2001–The NTSB attributed the probable cause of the accident to the pilot’s not maintaining aircraf
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Ill-fated Greek Falcon will be repaired
The Greek Falcon 900B that was severely damaged during a series of violent oscillations on Sept.
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No Serious Injuries in First Premier Crash
The two pilots and two passengers escaped serious injury January 7 when Beech Premier I S/N RB26 registered as N390RB, overran 4,049-foot Runway 19 at Herr
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Capstone proves its worth in rescue of downed pilot
You’ve truly made it in aviation when your accomplishments are included among the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum’s collection of historic firs
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Fatigue a factor in Wellstone crash?
The NTSB is eyeing fatigue as a contributing factor in the October 25 accident that killed Sen.
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Ill-fated Greek Falcon being auctioned
The Greek government may have found a buyer for the Falcon 900B in which seven people were killed during a series of severe oscillations on Sept.
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Learjet Destroyed in Elk Strike; Occupants Escape
All four people in a Learjet 36A escaped injury after the jet collided with elk on takeoff and subsequently crashed after overrunning the runway at Astoria
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Chelton Responds Two Months after Fatal Crash
“We are devastated by this tragedy and our primary concern is for the families,” Gordon Pratt, president of avionics maker Chelton Flight Systems, said of
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Three Killed in Crash of Raytheon Beech 1900C
Two Raytheon-hired contract pilots and a potential buyer were killed when their Beech 1900C on a sales demo flight crashed December 9 in mountainous terrai
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Factual Report: Overweight passengers may be factor in Beech 1900 accident
Beech 1900D, Charlotte, N.C., Jan.
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Factual Report: Cheyenne/Cessna 172 midair in Denver
Piper PA-31T and Cessna 172, Denver, Colo., Jan.
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Preliminary Report: Aircraft hits terrain during IFR approach in mountains
Fokker F28-MK1000, Chachapoyas, Peru, Jan.
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Preliminary Report: Emergency medical helo loses control in IMC
Agusta A109K2, Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan.
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Preliminary Report: Helo crashes into offshore rig during landing attempt
Bell 206L-1, Venice, La., Jan.
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Final Report: Spatial disorientation cited in death of Oklahoma State basketball players
King Air 200, Strasburg, Colo., Jan.
