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No Distress Calls before PC-12 Plunged Into Ocean

There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.

Accidents: March 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2022

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.

February 28, 2022

Weekend Helicopter Crashes Caught on Camera

One dead, four injured in California and Florida helicopter accidents.

February 21, 2022

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Latest Aid in Search For MH370 Discounted

Investigators challenge claims that an amateur radio signal database can help locate the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.

February 14, 2022

FAA, NTSB Investigating KISP Ground Collision

The FAA and NTSB are investigating a ground collision at New York City-area Long Island MacArthur Airport, between a taxiing Pilatus PC-12 and a Hawker.

February 8, 2022

Flashback: Challenger Pilot Claims Yoke Was Jammed in TEB Crash

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.

February 7, 2022

Illegal Charter Is a Growing Issue in Europe

The accident in which football star Emiliano Sala was killed highlighted many questions about illegal charter flights in Europe.

February 1, 2022

Accidents: February 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2022

February 1, 2022

Spoiler Issue May Be Factor in Fatal GIV-SP Crash

A preliminary report indicates asymmetrical spoiler deployment may be a factor in the December 15 crash of a Gulfstream IV-SP in the Dominican Republic.

January 20, 2022

NTSB: Learjet 35A Hit Powerlines During Fatal Crash

The Learjet 35A involved in a December 27 fatal accident struck powerlines and subsequently crashed about 1.43 nm east of Gillespie Field in California.

January 19, 2022

All Survive Pennsylvania HEMS Crash

EC-135 was attempting emergency landing

January 12, 2022

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Double in 2021

U.S.-registered business jets and turboprops, which flew significantly more in 2021 than in 2020, also experienced more fatal accidents last year.

January 11, 2022

Accidents: January 2022

Preliminary and final accident reports, January 2022

January 6, 2022

Bad Night At Black Rock

The 2017 crash of an Irish S-92 highlights the hazards of night-time SAR operations.

January 3, 2022

Learjet Was Turning to Final Approach Before Fatal Crash

The Part 135 accident occurred during maneuvering for a visual approach.

December 29, 2021

Gulfstream Progresses Toward G700 Market-entry with SAF

The 7,500-nm Gulfstream G700 has racked up a number of city-pair records and is checking off tests predominantly using SAF.

December 21, 2021

Nine Killed in Dominican Republic GIV-SP Crash

Seven passengers and two crewmembers were killed yesterday evening when a GIV-SP crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting a diversionary landing.

December 16, 2021

Accidents: December 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, December 2021

December 1, 2021

AINsight: Circling Can Be a Very Risky Approach

Circling approaches are 25 times less safe than straight-in approches and thus should be conducted only as a last resort.

November 26, 2021

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