Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Jul 18, 2016 - 9:49 AM
Loose Latches Caused Citation Excel Cowling Detachment
Cessna has confirmed that there have been two other similar incidents to Citation 560XLs, both in 2008.
Jul 9, 2016 - 1:45 AM
Red Arrows Will Not Perform Display at Farnborough
Following the Shoreham Airshow crash last August, the Red Arrows will not perform their acrobatic display at Farnborough.
Jul 7, 2016 - 10:25 AM
One Fatal Bizjet Accident Blemishes 1H16 Safety Record
The business turboprop segment worldwide witnessed fewer fatalities in the comparable time periods.
Jul 6, 2016 - 4:38 PM
Bell 525 Flight Test Vehicle Crashes; Two Crewmembers Dead
A Bell 525 flight-test vehicle (FTV) crashed on July 6 while on a test flight from the company's XworX facility in Arlington, Texas.
Jul 5, 2016 - 9:56 AM
Torqued: Are We Doomed To Repeat Past Mistakes?
ValuJet 20 years later
Jul 5, 2016 - 9:53 AM
EASA Reports Dip in GA Accident Fatalities
According to the EASA annual safety review, general aviation accidents killed 65 people last year, which is 17 percent less than the five-year average.
Jul 4, 2016 - 2:08 AM
Accidents: July 2016
Preliminary, final and factual reports
Jun 30, 2016 - 10:38 AM
TransAsia Crash Report Cites Pilot Error
Crew failed to respond properly to uncommanded autofeather
Jun 30, 2016 - 9:46 AM
Egyptair FDR Data Confirms Smoke in Cockpit, Avionics Bay
Repair efforts on CVR from crashed Airbus A320 continue
Jun 29, 2016 - 9:23 AM
Main Gearbox Fatigue Likely Cause of Airbus H225 Crash
Norway's accident investigation bureau said the fatigue phenomenon appears to have its origin on the inner surface of the second-stage planet gear.