Accidents

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Mar 27, 2015 - 2:12 PM
AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy
The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Mar 27, 2015 - 10:00 AM
Pilot Unions Protest Germanwings Investigation Leaks
Pilot unions are unhappy that French prosecutors quickly pressed criminal charges after cockpit voice recorder contents were leaked to the media.
Mar 26, 2015 - 6:04 PM
AIN Blog: Industry Confronts Ambiguity Over Cockpit Access
The Germanwings A320 crash has revealed inconsistency and uncertainty over cockpit access rules.
Mar 26, 2015 - 10:59 AM
Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent
Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation
Mar 26, 2015 - 9:20 AM
Prosecutor Says Germanwings Copilot Purposely Crashed A320
CVR recordings indicate copilot refused captain's re-entry into cockpit
Mar 25, 2015 - 2:23 PM
New MH370 Report Reveals Radar, Procedural Failings
Exposes shortcomings at military air defense and civilian ATC control centers, and MAS ops center
Mar 25, 2015 - 10:04 AM
A320 Crash Investigators Retrieve CVR Audio File
Search continues for FDR in rugged terrain in French Alps
Mar 23, 2015 - 3:14 PM
FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents
Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.
Mar 22, 2015 - 5:10 AM
AAIB: Unstabilized Approach Preceded G550 Incident
The weather at the time was below Category 1 landing minimums.
Mar 19, 2015 - 11:15 AM
Loss of Control In Flight, Runway Excursions Are Top Bizav Safety Concerns
Other include airspace complexities; birds and wildlife; distraction and technology management; fatigue; and ground handling collisions.