Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

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AIN Blog: Is IS-BAO Worth the Paper It’s Printed On?

Pieces of paper won’t prevent an accident, but a safety culture backed by documentation that is believed in and adhered to will go a long way.

October 15, 2015

NTSB: BA 777 Suffered Uncontained Engine Failure

HPC failure shed fragments that breached engine case and cowling

October 7, 2015

Fatality-free 2015 U.S. Bizjet Accident Streak Ends

N-numbered business jets and turboprops still have incurred fewer accidents year-over-year.

October 6, 2015

Deliberate Descent Below DH Led To Learjet Fatal

Accident caused by the crew "initiating and continuing a descent in IMC below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment."

October 6, 2015

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Accidents: October 2015

Preliminary reports

October 2, 2015

Otter Crashed after Takeoff from Lake in Night VMC

Of the 10 people aboard, three passengers died and the ATP-rated pilot and four passengers sustained serious injuries

September 28, 2015

Learjet Operator and Crew Cited in Fatal Midair

Learjet conducted an “unexpected maneuver,” continuing a left-hand turn with an “excessive bank angle despite the loss of visual contact" with the fighter.

September 23, 2015

NTSB: Premier I Accident Pilot Impaired by Illegal Drug

Twinjet hit trees, crashed and was consumed by an explosion and post-crash fire on Dec. 13, 2013, while returning to land at Atlanta-area Airport.

September 21, 2015

Helinet Founder Purwin Perishes in Colombian Crash

Purwin, 53, founded the company that became Helinet in 1987 and was considered one of Hollywood’s top television and film helicopter and fixed-wing pilots.

September 14, 2015

Search Continues for Hawker 700 Missing in Africa

The aircraft and its seven passengers are still missing in Senegal.

September 12, 2015

Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway

September 10, 2015

NBAA Looks To Address NTSB Recommendation

Safety board turns to association as it questions whether procedural noncompliance is systemic.

September 10, 2015

NTSB Faults Pilot Compliance, Gust Lock in GIV Crash

NTSB is issuing a safety alert on pilot compliance and calling on FAA to mandate modification of the gust lock system on Gulfstream GIVs.

September 9, 2015

Engine Failure Causes Fire on British Airways Boeing 777

The 777's captain told passengers the fire had been caused by catastrophic engine failure.

September 9, 2015

AIN Blog: Drop the Bag and Get Out of My Way!

Full-scale passenger evacuation demonstrations don't seem to match the reality of peoples' behavior in an emergency.

September 9, 2015

Sabreliner Involved in Midair Not TCAS Equipped

A witness stated that the Sabreliner twinjet and Cessna 172 piston single did not appear to take avoidance actions before colliding.

September 8, 2015

NTSB Releases Factual on Seattle Newscopter Crash

The helicopter spun out of control shortly after lifting off of the TV station's helipad.

September 7, 2015

Two Falcons, One King Air Damaged in Ramp Collision

Neither the toe brakes nor emergency braking slowed or stopped the Falcon 2000 from hitting a Falcon 50 and King Air C90.

September 4, 2015

Accidents: September 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports

September 1, 2015

Bombardier Challenger Tire Failures Spur Safety Questions

Sage-Popovich chief questions whether a series of tire failures are related to possible manufacturing issue.

September 1, 2015

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