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Co-pilot Jumps Without a Parachute, Dies

After damaging the landing gear during a landing attempt, the co-pilot of a CASA 212 results in co-pilot's airborne suicide.

August 18, 2022

Accidents: August 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2022

August 17, 2022

Investigation Into Ohio Hangar Foam Fatality Continues

Officials in Ohio are continuing their investigation into the cause of a fatal accidental hangar foam discharge at Wilmington Air Park.

August 17, 2022

Bill Would Give NTSB Charge over Civil Space Accidents

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership reintroduced a bill to ensure NTSB oversight of commercial space accident investigations.

August 16, 2022

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NTSB: Pilot Incapacitated Before Fatal Citation V Crash

The NTSB found that the sole-occupant pilot killed in a January 2021 Citation V crash lost control of the twinjet after becoming incapacitated.

August 15, 2022

Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair

The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.

Pentastar Aviation Shines in Industry Safety Programs

Pentastar Aviation has notched two important safety program designations.

FAA Head Calls For a More 'Predictive' Safety Culture

Acting FAA Administrator Nolen stressed the role of data analysis in improving aviation safety.

NTSB Redefines UAS Criteria for Accident Investigation

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a final rule amending its Part 830 definition of “unmanned aircraft accident.”

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

AINsight: Who’s Responsible for Wake Vortex Avoidance?

For business aircraft pilots, the best tactic to surviving a wake turbulence encounter is to avoid it altogether.

Lockheed Martin Offering Defiant, Raider Technology to NATO Countries

The Sikorsky SB>1 Defiant and S-97 Raider helicopters would bring new rotorcraft technology to NATO member countries.

Calls for Safety Vigilance Accompany Downward Accident Trends

The ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan sets a goal of reaching zero accidents by 2030.

Crash Report Notes Flaws in ZeroAvia’s Test Process

An April 2021 accident stemmed from ZeroAvia’s flight-test team failing to review the risk assessment following loss of propulsion on previous flights.

No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities Reported in 1H22

Zero fatalities from U.S. bizjet accidents in first half

Accidents: July 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2022

Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations

Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.

Canada Notes One Turbine Fatal Accident in 2021 Review

The crash of an air-taxi Rockwell 690B was the only turbine airplane fatal accident last year in Canada, according to the TSB's annual report for 2021.

UK Reports No Commercial Aviation Fatal Mishaps in 2021

None of the five fatal fatal accidents in the country last year involved commercial or turbine general aviation aircraft.

Turnover, Backlogs Slowing Regulatory Approvals

As the FAA and EASA meet this week, industry leaders remain concerned that regulators cannot keep pace as the industry roars back to recovery.

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