Accidents
News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.
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 has notched two important safety program designations.
Acting FAA Administrator Nolen stressed the role of data analysis in improving aviation safety.
For business aircraft pilots, the best tactic to surviving a wake turbulence encounter is to avoid it altogether.
The Sikorsky SB>1 Defiant and S-97 Raider helicopters would bring new rotorcraft technology to NATO member countries.
The ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan sets a goal of reaching zero accidents by 2030.
An April 2021 accident stemmed from ZeroAvia’s flight-test team failing to review the risk assessment following loss of propulsion on previous flights.
Zero fatalities from U.S. bizjet accidents in first half
Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.
Preliminary and final accident reports, July 2022
