Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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Business Jet, Turboprop Accidents Down in 2016

According to preliminary statistics researched by AIN, there were 12 accidents of U.S.-registered business jets last year versus 20 in 2015.

Accidents

January 9, 2017

Accidents: January 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports

Accidents

January 5, 2017

Debris Examined as Search Continues for Missing CJ4

More than 120 pieces of debris have been discovered from the aircraft, believed to have crashed into Lake Erie outside Cleveland.

Accidents

January 5, 2017

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.

Accidents

December 28, 2016

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Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.

Accidents

December 27, 2016

Colombian Authorities: Pilot Error Caused Avro RJ85 Crash

The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.

Accidents

December 27, 2016

Boeing 727 Cargo Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Five

Trijet struggled to gain altitude upon takeoff

Accidents

December 21, 2016

First of 10 PIA ATRs Cleared to Return to Service

Flights resume from Islamabad to Gilgit and Chitral

Accidents

December 16, 2016

Egypt Launches Criminal Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Authorities reveal forensic investigators found traces of explosives on recovered bodies

Accidents

December 15, 2016

Unstabilized Approach Led to Bin Laden Family-owned Phenom Crash

The company's crew did not often make visual circuit arrivals other than at Blackbushe.

Accidents

December 12, 2016

PIA Grounds ATR Fleet for Inspection Following Crash

Authorities suspect engine trouble caused December 7 crash of PIA ATR 42

Accidents

December 12, 2016

Bodies And FDR Recovered From ATR 42 Crash In Pakistan

All 47 occupants pronounced dead

Accidents

December 7, 2016

Cause of TBM 700 Loss-of-Control Accident Unknown

The TBM 700 crashed east of Paris on a flight from the south of France to Belgium.

Accidents

December 6, 2016

Accidents: December 2016

Preliminary and final reports

Accidents

December 5, 2016

UK Authorities to Examine Ill-Fated Avro’s FDR, CVR

Air Accidents Investigation Branch and BAE Systems supporting Colombian authorities in crash probe

Accidents

December 2, 2016

King Air Crashes during Missed Approach

The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries and five passengers were uninjured in the mishap.

Accidents

November 30, 2016

Bolivian Avro RJ85 Crashes in Colombia, At Least 71 Dead

Regional jet carried members of Brazilian soccer team en route to tournament finals

Accidents

November 29, 2016

PIC Blamed for Fatal 2014 Citation Crash

German investogators said the pilot-in-command decided to “conduct the VFR approach even though he was aware of prevailing [IMC in fog] at the airport."

Accidents

November 22, 2016

Ground, Air Factors Preceded Sabreliner/Skyhawk Midair

During the time leading up to the collision, the local controller was handling nine aircraft.

Accidents

November 15, 2016

NTSB Cites Wind, Unstabilized Approach in CL601 Fatal

Weather at the time of the accident “was near or in exceedance of the aircraft’s maximum tailwind and crosswind component for landing.”

Accidents

November 3, 2016

Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Latest

Business Jet, Turboprop Accidents Down in 2016

According to preliminary statistics researched by AIN, there were 12 accidents of U.S.-registered business jets last year versus 20 in 2015.

Accidents: January 2017

Preliminary, final and factual reports

Debris Examined as Search Continues for Missing CJ4

More than 120 pieces of debris have been discovered from the aircraft, believed to have crashed into Lake Erie outside Cleveland.

Preliminary Findings Point to Flap Problem in Tu-154 Crash

The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.

Videos

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Russians Find Recorders from Crashed Tu-154 Military Transport

The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.

Colombian Authorities: Pilot Error Caused Avro RJ85 Crash

The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.

Boeing 727 Cargo Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Five

Trijet struggled to gain altitude upon takeoff

First of 10 PIA ATRs Cleared to Return to Service

Flights resume from Islamabad to Gilgit and Chitral

Egypt Launches Criminal Probe Tied to Egyptair Crash

Authorities reveal forensic investigators found traces of explosives on recovered bodies

Unstabilized Approach Led to Bin Laden Family-owned Phenom Crash

The company's crew did not often make visual circuit arrivals other than at Blackbushe.

PIA Grounds ATR Fleet for Inspection Following Crash

Authorities suspect engine trouble caused December 7 crash of PIA ATR 42

Bodies And FDR Recovered From ATR 42 Crash In Pakistan

All 47 occupants pronounced dead

Cause of TBM 700 Loss-of-Control Accident Unknown

The TBM 700 crashed east of Paris on a flight from the south of France to Belgium.

Accidents: December 2016

Preliminary and final reports

UK Authorities to Examine Ill-Fated Avro’s FDR, CVR

Air Accidents Investigation Branch and BAE Systems supporting Colombian authorities in crash probe

King Air Crashes during Missed Approach

The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries and five passengers were uninjured in the mishap.

Bolivian Avro RJ85 Crashes in Colombia, At Least 71 Dead

Regional jet carried members of Brazilian soccer team en route to tournament finals

PIC Blamed for Fatal 2014 Citation Crash

German investogators said the pilot-in-command decided to “conduct the VFR approach even though he was aware of prevailing [IMC in fog] at the airport."

Ground, Air Factors Preceded Sabreliner/Skyhawk Midair

During the time leading up to the collision, the local controller was handling nine aircraft.

NTSB Cites Wind, Unstabilized Approach in CL601 Fatal

Weather at the time of the accident “was near or in exceedance of the aircraft’s maximum tailwind and crosswind component for landing.”

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