Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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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.

Accidents

January 14, 2008

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

Accidents

January 11, 2008

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

Accidents

January 11, 2008

Preliminary Report: Aborted landing goes awry

CESSNA CITATION CJ2, DEXTER, MAINE, OCT.

Accidents

January 10, 2008

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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

Accidents

January 10, 2008

Preliminary Report: Westwind crashes on approach

ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES 1124A, TAOS, N.M., NOV.

Accidents

January 10, 2008

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

Accidents

January 10, 2008

Preliminary Report: Cheyenne dives after takeoff

PIPER PA-31T, HOBBS, N.M., OCT.

Accidents

January 10, 2008

Preliminary Report: Practice stalls preceded crash

AERO COMMANDER 500B, RAYVILLE, LA., NOV.

Accidents

January 10, 2008

Ill-fated Greek Falcon will be repaired

The Greek Falcon 900B that was severely damaged during a series of violent oscillations on Sept.

Accidents

January 10, 2008

Preliminary Report: Caravan spins in

CESSNA 208B, PARKS, ARIZ., NOV.

Accidents

January 10, 2008

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

Accidents

January 9, 2008

Fatigue a factor in Wellstone crash?

The NTSB is eyeing fatigue as a contributing factor in the October 25 accident that killed Sen.

Accidents

January 8, 2008

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

Accidents

January 7, 2008

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.

Accidents

January 7, 2008

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

Accidents

January 7, 2008

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

Accidents

January 7, 2008

Factual Report: Cheyenne/Cessna 172 midair in Denver

Piper PA-31T and Cessna 172, Denver, Colo., Jan.

Accidents

January 4, 2008

Preliminary Report: Helo crashes into offshore rig during landing attempt

Bell 206L-1, Venice, La., Jan.

Accidents

January 4, 2008

Preliminary Report: Aircraft hits terrain during IFR approach in mountains

Fokker F28-MK1000, Chachapoyas, Peru, Jan.

Accidents

January 4, 2008

Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Latest

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.

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

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

Preliminary Report: Aborted landing goes awry

CESSNA CITATION CJ2, DEXTER, MAINE, OCT.

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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

Preliminary Report: Westwind crashes on approach

ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES 1124A, TAOS, N.M., NOV.

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

Preliminary Report: Cheyenne dives after takeoff

PIPER PA-31T, HOBBS, N.M., OCT.

Preliminary Report: Practice stalls preceded crash

AERO COMMANDER 500B, RAYVILLE, LA., NOV.

Ill-fated Greek Falcon will be repaired

The Greek Falcon 900B that was severely damaged during a series of violent oscillations on Sept.

Preliminary Report: Caravan spins in

CESSNA 208B, PARKS, ARIZ., NOV.

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 &amp; Space Museum’s collection of historic firs

Fatigue a factor in Wellstone crash?

The NTSB is eyeing fatigue as a contributing factor in the October 25 accident that killed Sen.

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

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.

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

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

Factual Report: Cheyenne/Cessna 172 midair in Denver

Piper PA-31T and Cessna 172, Denver, Colo., Jan.

Preliminary Report: Helo crashes into offshore rig during landing attempt

Bell 206L-1, Venice, La., Jan.

Preliminary Report: Aircraft hits terrain during IFR approach in mountains

Fokker F28-MK1000, Chachapoyas, Peru, Jan.

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