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Five Dead in Alaska Heli-ski Crash

The Airbus Helicopters AStar went down near the Knik Glacier near Palmer Saturday.

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.

2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect

The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.

NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR

In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.

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Olivier Dassault Killed in Helicopter Accident

Dassault Aviation board member Olivier Dassault was the son of the company's former chairman and CEO Serge Dassault and grandson of founder Marcel Dassault

Dassault Falcon 6X On Track for First Flight This Month

First flight of the Falcon 6X is on track to take place by the end of this month, with service entry expected in late 2022.

Accidents: March 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, March 2021

AINsight: Just Land

The crash that killed Kobe Bryant could have been avoided if the pilot just decided to land the helicopter instead of continuing the flight.

February 26, 2021

USHST Issues Guidelines To Combat Inadvertent IMC

The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has developed a list of recommended practices focusing on spatial disorientation.

February 17, 2021

'Fifty-Six Seconds To Live'

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team releases video on the perils of flying VFR into IMC.

February 11, 2021

Sriwijaya Crash Report Points to Engine Thrust Imbalance

The left engine of the doomed Sriwijaya Air 737-500 lost thrust while the right thrust levers remained static before a 45 degree roll to the left.

February 10, 2021

NTSB: Bryant's Pilot Disregarded Training

Pilot, operator faulted by NTSB in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.

February 9, 2021

Wrong Engine Shutdown Triggers Helicopter Fatal

An Airbus BK117 C2 crashed after the pilot shut down the No. 1 engine after the No. 2 engine began to fail.

February 2, 2021

Accidents: February 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports, February 2021

February 1, 2021

EASA Clears Boeing 737 Max for Return to Service

Approval of the 737 Max by EASA follows clearance by U.S., Canadian, and Brazilian aviation authorities.

January 27, 2021

Drone Injures Helicopter Crewmember

Drone pierces windshield of Chilean Navy UH-57B, injuring front seat crewmember.

January 25, 2021

Wrong Engine Shutdown Causes Global Express Fatal

A fatal crash of a USAF-operated Global Express was caused by the crew's error in identifying the failed powerplant and shutting down the operating engine.

January 22, 2021

NTSB: Winds Triggered 2018 Helitour Fatal

The NTSB has issued its final report on the 2018 Grand Canyon helitour crash.

January 19, 2021

Pilot To Be Sentenced after Drone Hits LAPD Helicopter

Andrew Rene Hernandez, 22, could receive up to one year in federal prison.

January 19, 2021

Irkut MC-21 Suffers Runway Overrun

MC-21-300 prototype 73051 ended a one-engine-out breaking test stuck in heavy snow.

January 18, 2021

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