Accidents
News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.
Rain and low visibility were reported in the area at the time, and witnesses reported seeing the turboprop twin in a steep bank before it hit the water.
Coincidentally, a leaked Malaysian police report that describes the captain’s simulation of a flight over the Indian Ocean resurfaces
Flight originating from Hong Kong attempted to land for scheduled stop in city of Bishkek
Seats and debris that appear to be portions of the fuselage have been recovered, along with the cockpit voice recorder.
According to preliminary statistics researched by AIN, there were 12 accidents of U.S.-registered business jets last year versus 20 in 2015.
More than 120 pieces of debris have been discovered from the aircraft, believed to have crashed into Lake Erie outside Cleveland.
Preliminary, final and factual reports
The Russian defense ministry has promised to release the findings of the December 25 crash once the investigation is completed.
The 37-year old Tu-154 crashed in the Black Sea, killing all 92 people on board.
The jet carrying Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team ran out of fuel while waiting for clearance to land outside of Medellin, Colombia.