Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Gol 737 Max
Dec 23, 2020 - 1:42 AM
Traffic Data Recaps Max Grounding and Return to Service
Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.
Lion Air Max
Dec 19, 2020 - 5:39 AM
Senate Report Blasts FAA and Boeing Over Max Recertification
The Senate report alleges that Boeing pressured FAA test pilots in human factors evaluation of the 737 Max's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation.
Dec 1, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Accidents: December 2020
Preliminary and final accident reports
Boeing 737 Max
Nov 24, 2020 - 5:54 PM
EASA Issues Proposed AD for 737 Max Return to Flight
EASA expects the Boeing 737 Max to be able to return to flight in Europe in mid-January.
Nov 24, 2020 - 8:13 AM
NTSB: Spatial Disorientation Triggered Aeromed Fatal
Helicopter spun near the runway and impacted terrain at night, in fog.
Andrew Rene Hernandez
Nov 22, 2020 - 2:53 PM
Los Angeles Drone Pilot Faces Year in Prison
The pilot of drone that hit an LAPD helicopter is facing federal charges for the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.
F-16 Taiwan
Nov 19, 2020 - 4:45 AM
Taiwan Grounds F-16 Fighter Fleet Following Crash
The latest fighter loss is the second for the Republic of China Air Force in the past few weeks, and the fourth this year.
Nov 18, 2020 - 9:39 AM
Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max
Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.
Nov 18, 2020 - 9:09 AM
FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max
A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.
Nov 10, 2020 - 12:23 PM
Two Dead after Pair of Guimbal G2s Collide in Malaysia
Two dead, two survive after a pair of Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday in Malaysia.