Loose penguin in the cockpit, blamed for helicopter crash
A penguin which was being transported in the cabin of a Robinson R44 Raven II (registration ZS-RJC) has…
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Boca Raton Cessna 310 crash: what we know so far
A privately-owned Cessna 310 twin-engine light aircraft crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, on April 11, 2025, killing all…
US Army finally hands over helicopter ADS-B memo to Senate crash probe
The US Army has finally handed over a memo to the Senate Commerce Committee, relating to its use…
Hudson River helicopter crash: what we know so far and who were the victims
The United States (US) is once again reeling after the nation witnessed another tragedy unfold above the skies…
EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a modified Airbus A330neo (A330-900) that operates with enhanced features. …
Japan Airlines B737 lines up with runway edge lights, aborts take-off
A Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 operating a domestic flight within Japan reportedly lined up with the runway edge…
Corporate jet skids off runway in Oregon, crashes into water
A small corporate aircraft ran off the end of the runway while landing at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport…
Firefighting aircraft crashes battling wildfire in South Korea; pilot killed
A firefighting helicopter crashed while battling a wildfire in Daegu, South Korea, killing the pilot aboard. The accident…
Pilot forced to land small aircraft on busy highway in Brazil
A small single-engine aircraft made an emergency landing in the middle of a busy highway in Garuva, located…
Medical transport helicopter crashes into sea in Japan, killing three
An ambulance helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Tsushima, Japan, killing three of the six…
Boeing in court as planemaker faces civil claim over Ethiopian B737 MAX crash
After years of legal wranglings, the Boeing Company will finally find itself in a US courtroom on April…
Fears Boeing 757 emergency slides won’t deploy lead to NTSB safety warning
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued new safety recommendations in response to fears that Boeing 757…
Aer Lingus flight to Belfast landed without one wheel due to axle failure: AAIB
A fractured axle caused by overheating led an Aer Lingus flight to land in Belfast without one wheel,…
Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error
The Transport Accident and Incident Investigations Division of Lithuania’s Ministry of Justice has published an interim report regarding…
Senators outraged over US Army’s failure to provide ADS-B memo to crash probe
The US Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has expressed outrage over the US Army’s failure to provide…
United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach…
Delta Airbus A319 has close call with USAF T-38 near Washington DCA
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 narrowly avoided a collision with at least one US Air Force T-38…
Socata TBM700 crashes in Minneapolis suburb, killing all aboard
A Socata TBM700 turboprop aircraft, registered N721MB, crashed on March 29, 2025, while on approach to Anoka County–Blaine…