Accidents
News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.
Preliminary and final reports
The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the July 4 fatal AW139 crash in the Bahamas that killed seven.
A review of past King Air takeoff accidents reveals that pilot error, not aircraft issues, were at the root of these mishaps.
The U.S. manufacturer suffers a $5.6 billion reduction in revenue and $1.7 billion cost increase in the second quarter.
The sole-occupant pilot was subsequently arrested on one count of driving under the influence after crashing a Citation 550 at Nevada’s Mesquite Airport.
Russia calls the MH17 investigation a “tool in a dirty political game.”
The U.S. manufacturer hires Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros to administer funds to relatives of victims of 737 Max crashes.
A caregiver suffered broken bones after the aircraft she was riding on encountered several intervals of severe turbulence.
The report hints at possible problems with the aircraft's left engine on takeoff.
Two solo jumpers joined the flight just before takeoff.
