Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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Air One eVTOL Prototype Crashes in Florida

No injuries reported in crash of uncrewed test aircraft

Accidents

October 24, 2025

Expectation Bias, Distraction Led to Runway Collision

Hawker took off without clearance and hit a Citation Mustang at a runway intersection

Accidents

October 23, 2025

AINsight: What’s Going On with Bizav Runway Excursions?

Runway excursions account for a third of business aviation accidents

Accidents

October 16, 2025

Aircraft Owner Groups Deliver Many Benefits for Members

Recent developments include new insurance underwriters targeting safety-minded owners

Operations

October 11, 2025

Videos

Chuck Aaron and SUU’s Helicopter Training Teaches Pilots How to Survive IIMC Situations

Chuck Aaron and SUU’s Helicopter Training Teaches Pilots How to Survive IIMC Situations

Accidents

July 27, 2022

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Accidents

June 29, 2021

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

Southwest Airlines 1380 Engine Failure 4/17/2018 ATC Audio

Accidents

April 20, 2018

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Bizav Accident Fatalities Climb 24% in First Nine Months

But U.S. business jet accidents and fatalities are down YOY

Accidents

October 6, 2025

Hop-A-Jet Files Lawsuit against OEMs, Service Providers

Complaint alleges Naples accident caused by corrosion of engines’ variable guide vane systems

Accidents

October 3, 2025

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: October 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, October 2025

Accidents

October 1, 2025

No Answers Yet About Xpeng's eVTOL Accident at Chinese Air Show

Chinese company has not explained how two aircraft collided

Accidents

September 26, 2025

Citation Overruns Runway, Strikes Kentucky Home

Sheriff says resident unhurt after home struck

Accidents

September 22, 2025

Drone Pilot Who Crashed into L.A. Fire Bomber Sentenced

He will receive prison time and be required to pay for the airplane’s repair

Regulations and Government

September 19, 2025

EMAS Credited in Two Bizjet Runway Overrun Saves

Gulfstream and Challenger safely stopped by arrestor beds

Safety

September 16, 2025

Quartering Tailwind Landing Led to PC-12 Excursion

Aircraft was substantially damaged after overrunning runway at Las Vegas-area airport

Accidents

September 15, 2025

Citation Pilot Descended below Minimums in 2023 Accident

Cockpit voice recorder did not record accident flight

Accidents

September 9, 2025

Attendant Led Pax through Baggage Door after 2024 Crash

Attendant knew how to open hatch in spite of no formal training

Accidents

September 8, 2025

Naples Accident Docket Reveals Focus on Hung Starts

Crashed jet’s engine data appeared to mirror hung start characteristics

Accidents

September 8, 2025

CL604 Pilots Had 75 Seconds between Engine Warnings and Crash

With both engines out, crew landed twinjet on I-75 South in Florida Gulf Coast city

Accidents

September 8, 2025

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: September 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2025

Accidents

September 2, 2025

European Fatal Air Accidents Rise with Traffic Levels

EASA has published new data in its 2025 Annual Safety Review

Accidents

August 27, 2025

UK’s Birmingham Airport Closed after B200 Emergency Landing

Crew and passenger escape unharmed after landing on failed main gear

Accidents

August 7, 2025

Medevac King Air Crashes on Approach to Arizona Airport

Operator previously had no reportable incidents or accidents in its 46-year history

Accidents

August 6, 2025