Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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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

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

More Articles

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

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: August 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2025

Accidents

August 1, 2025

NTSB Hearing Addresses Complex D.C. Airspace Flight Ops

Helicopter routes around KDCA have no mandatory boundaries

Accidents

July 31, 2025

ADS-B Issues Didn’t Hamper ATC in DCA Midair Collision

Accident helicopter’s transponder was broadcasting

Accidents

July 31, 2025

NTSB Opens Hearing into KDCA Midair Collision

Purpose is to find facts and not come to conclusions

Accidents

July 30, 2025

Improper Switch Position Led to 2023 Falcon 10 Overrun

NTSB found crew used training checklist, thrust reversers in stow position

Accidents

July 15, 2025

Cabin Attendant Injured after CL300 Autopilot Disengaged

CVR data overwritten before investigators could review it

Accidents

July 10, 2025

Bizjet Accident Fatalities Soar in First Half of 2025

18 fatal turbine business aircraft accidents worldwide claimed 81 passengers and crewmembers

Accidents

July 3, 2025

Tim Lilley: Fixing What Caused the DCA Midair Collision

The father of one of the pilots who died in the crash wants something positive to come from the tragedy

Accidents

July 1, 2025

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: July 2025

Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2025

Accidents

July 1, 2025

NTSB Faults Boeing Training in 2024 Max 9 Door Failure

FAA also faulted for failure to monitor Boeing’s SMS

Accidents

June 27, 2025