Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Jan 26, 2020 - 7:23 PM
Helicopter crashes into foggy California hillside, killing basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others.
Jan 26, 2020 - 3:24 PM
Helicopter went down in overcast skies and heavy fog.
C130 dropping fire retardant
Jan 24, 2020 - 9:55 AM
All three crew aboard a Coulson Aviation USA C130 waterbomber were killed.
Jan 21, 2020 - 3:04 PM
The U.S. manufacturer’s latest re-certification estimate for the Max remains subject to “known schedule risks.”
Jan 16, 2020 - 7:22 PM
Rapidly changing localized weather and pilot fatigue are two possible contributors to the fatal crash of an air tour helicopter in Hawaii.
Jan 16, 2020 - 11:37 AM
The special committee formed by Transportation Secretary Chao calls for better assessment of “human-machine interaction.”
Jan 13, 2020 - 12:34 PM
The Boeing 767's go-around mode appeared to have been activated inadvertently when the aircraft encountered turbulence while descending to land in Houston.
FlightRadar24 data for departures from Tehran.
Jan 11, 2020 - 4:12 PM
Ukraine International Airlines executives held a press conference to address Iran’s culpability in the shootdown of Flight PS752.
Jan 9, 2020 - 1:50 PM
Iranians continue to suggest a technical failure caused the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing to crash.
Jan 8, 2020 - 11:20 AM
The 76 fatalities from accidents involving U.S.-registered business aircraft were the highest number since 2006.