Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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Citation Crash Followed Long Grounding

More details have emerged about the November 5 crash of Citation N505K following a loss of control after takeoff from Hobby Airport in Houston.

Accidents

October 25, 2006

Cessna Wins Caravan Crash Lawsuit

A jury decided in favor of Cessna in a lawsuit arising from the Oct.

Safety

October 25, 2006

…and Charter Broker, DOT Reach Settlement

New York charter broker Blue Star Jets and the DOT reached a compromise settlement regarding alleged regulatory violations in connection with the same cras

Charter & Fractional

October 25, 2006

The Enduring Controversy of TWA Flight 800

It is hard to believe that despite the passage of more than nine years since that hot July night, the discussion continues about TWA Flight 800, which cras

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Videos

NTSB Studies GA Weather Accidents

Noting that about two-thirds of all general aviation accidents that occur in IMC are fatal, the NTSB recently completed a study to better understand the ri

Safety

October 24, 2006

Preliminary Report: Two Airplanes Crash On Same APA Approach Within 10 Days

Mitsubishi MU-2, Parker, Colo., Aug.

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Preliminary Report: LongRanger Hits Oil Platform On Landing

Bell 206B LongRanger, Gulf of Mexico, Aug.

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Preliminary Report: Yoke Movement Restricted On Beech 1900D

Raytheon Beech 1900D, Rockland, Maine, Aug.

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Final Report: Misjudgement, Mechanical Woes Caused Overrun

Learjet 25B, Feb.

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Factual Report: Birdstrike Might Be Cause Of Sabreliner Accident

Rockwell International NA-265-80 Sabreliner, Brownwood, Texas, May 9, 2005–Debris, possibly from a bird, was found on the combustion chamber mating

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Factual Report: Lack Of Control Movement Implicated In Challenger Accident

Bombardier Challenger 600, Tupelo, Miss., March 9, 2005–The pilots of Romeo Mike Aviation’s Challenger 600 aborted the takeoff from Runway 36 of Tup

Accidents

October 24, 2006

Arinc Direct will offer Aircraft Performance Group’s (APG) Internet-based runway analysis service for business aircraft operators as part of its suite of online flight services

The APG service allows crews to quickly calculate safe takeoff limits based on aircraft weight and type, actual runway conditions, obstructions and terrain

Accidents

October 23, 2006

Flexjet crew aids in rescue of downed Bonanza in Baja

Thanks to the efforts of a Flexjet Learjet 31 crew, a former airline pilot and his three passengers were spared spending a cold February evening outdoors a

Safety

October 23, 2006

All Aboard Survive S-76 Crash

The two pilots and 10 passengers were rescued September 7 when a 1979 S-76 operated by Houston Helicopters crashed into the water, caught fire and sank in

Accidents

October 19, 2006

Platinum Jet, FAA To Take a Meeting

An “informal” meeting between Platinum Jet Management and the FAA is scheduled at the agency’s northeast regional office on November 1.

Charter & Fractional

October 19, 2006

NATA Appeals to Congress on EPA Rule

In a letter to all 535 members of Congress, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) highlighted what it calls “costly and ill-conceived provisio

Accidents

October 19, 2006

LED Replacements for Fluorescent Tubes Coming Soon

Because of 120- to 140-knot headwinds, two Circuit City Citations were making a refueling stop at Pueblo (Colo.) Memorial Airport (PUB), on Feb.

Accidents

October 18, 2006

Preliminary Report: Birds Down Falcon 20

Dassault Falcon 20D, Lorain, Ohio, Sept.

Accidents

October 18, 2006

Preliminary Report: MU-2 Crashes Short of Runway

Mitsubishi MU-2B-36, West Memphis, Ark., Sept.

Accidents

October 18, 2006

Preliminary Report: New Orleans Photo Flight Hits House

Bell 206B JetRanger, New Orleans, Sept.

Accidents

October 18, 2006

Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Latest

Citation Crash Followed Long Grounding

More details have emerged about the November 5 crash of Citation N505K following a loss of control after takeoff from Hobby Airport in Houston.

Cessna Wins Caravan Crash Lawsuit

A jury decided in favor of Cessna in a lawsuit arising from the Oct.

…and Charter Broker, DOT Reach Settlement

New York charter broker Blue Star Jets and the DOT reached a compromise settlement regarding alleged regulatory violations in connection with the same cras

The Enduring Controversy of TWA Flight 800

It is hard to believe that despite the passage of more than nine years since that hot July night, the discussion continues about TWA Flight 800, which cras

Videos

More Articles

NTSB Studies GA Weather Accidents

Noting that about two-thirds of all general aviation accidents that occur in IMC are fatal, the NTSB recently completed a study to better understand the ri

Preliminary Report: Two Airplanes Crash On Same APA Approach Within 10 Days

Mitsubishi MU-2, Parker, Colo., Aug.

Preliminary Report: LongRanger Hits Oil Platform On Landing

Bell 206B LongRanger, Gulf of Mexico, Aug.

Preliminary Report: Yoke Movement Restricted On Beech 1900D

Raytheon Beech 1900D, Rockland, Maine, Aug.

Final Report: Misjudgement, Mechanical Woes Caused Overrun

Learjet 25B, Feb.

Factual Report: Birdstrike Might Be Cause Of Sabreliner Accident

Rockwell International NA-265-80 Sabreliner, Brownwood, Texas, May 9, 2005–Debris, possibly from a bird, was found on the combustion chamber mating

Factual Report: Lack Of Control Movement Implicated In Challenger Accident

Bombardier Challenger 600, Tupelo, Miss., March 9, 2005–The pilots of Romeo Mike Aviation’s Challenger 600 aborted the takeoff from Runway 36 of Tup

Arinc Direct will offer Aircraft Performance Group’s (APG) Internet-based runway analysis service for business aircraft operators as part of its suite of online flight services

The APG service allows crews to quickly calculate safe takeoff limits based on aircraft weight and type, actual runway conditions, obstructions and terrain

Flexjet crew aids in rescue of downed Bonanza in Baja

Thanks to the efforts of a Flexjet Learjet 31 crew, a former airline pilot and his three passengers were spared spending a cold February evening outdoors a

All Aboard Survive S-76 Crash

The two pilots and 10 passengers were rescued September 7 when a 1979 S-76 operated by Houston Helicopters crashed into the water, caught fire and sank in

Platinum Jet, FAA To Take a Meeting

An “informal” meeting between Platinum Jet Management and the FAA is scheduled at the agency’s northeast regional office on November 1.

NATA Appeals to Congress on EPA Rule

In a letter to all 535 members of Congress, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) highlighted what it calls “costly and ill-conceived provisio

LED Replacements for Fluorescent Tubes Coming Soon

Because of 120- to 140-knot headwinds, two Circuit City Citations were making a refueling stop at Pueblo (Colo.) Memorial Airport (PUB), on Feb.

Preliminary Report: Birds Down Falcon 20

Dassault Falcon 20D, Lorain, Ohio, Sept.

Preliminary Report: MU-2 Crashes Short of Runway

Mitsubishi MU-2B-36, West Memphis, Ark., Sept.

Preliminary Report: New Orleans Photo Flight Hits House

Bell 206B JetRanger, New Orleans, Sept.

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