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Stay updated on aviation accidents, providing insights into safety measures and investigation findings.
11 people killed in 10 fatal UK air accidents during 2023, all in summer months
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed in its ‘Annual Safety Review’ that 11 people were killed…
‘Miscommunication’ over runway snow plough led to crash landing in Canada
Miscommunication regarding when the runway snow would be plowed caused an aircraft to crash land in 8 inches…
IATA report reveals cause of most aircraft accidents in North America and Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its latest Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Overall, the…
Hong Kong airport ground worker accidentally killed by aircraft being towed
A tow-vehicle ground worker for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) was killed in a freak accident after he…
35 years ago: The British Midland Airways Boeing 737-400 Kegworth air disaster
January 2024 marks 35 years to the month of the British Midland Airways Kegworth air disaster in Leicestershire,…
Skydiving hot air balloon crash leaves four people dead in Arizona desert
Four people were killed, and another is in critical condition, after a hot air balloon used for skydiving…
Surviving a fiery collision: How JAL 516 evacuated all 379 onboard safely
When Japan Airlines flight JL 516 collided with a Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda Airport’s (HND) runway while…
Plane vs vehicle: Baggage tugger and B717 aircraft collide at Kahului airport
Emergency crews were called at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, Hawaii when a baggage tugger vehicle collided with…
Pilot killed after plane crashes in commercial area in Plano, Texas
A commercial and shopping center in Plano, Texas, was enveloped in fire and smoke after a small aircraft…
The history and importance of the rudder in aircraft
The world of aviation is a marvel of human innovation and engineering. While many components of an aircraft…
How safe is flying today? Surveying modern air travel safety
Air travel has revolutionized the way we connect across the world, making distant destinations easily accessible and effectively…
Passenger’s leg amputated after becoming trapped in moving airport walkway
A passenger at Bangkok’s Mueang Airport (DMK) has had her leg amputated by medical emergency staff after it…
EVA Air collision: Airbus A321 hits parked Boeing B777 causing severe damage
Two EVA Air planes suffered damages after a ground handling accident occurred at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)…
Turbulence causes fatal injury to passenger on private flight over Massachusetts
A passenger was killed on a private flight which departed from Keene, New Hampshire, on March 3, 2023. …
Wheel of a Ryanair jet catches fire after landing at Manchester Airport
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) described a fire that broke out on a Ryanair plane at Manchester…
Nepal plane crash searchers fly drones to search gorge, one person still missing
Rescue teams used drones to explore a 200-meter deep gorge to search for one person who remains unaccounted…
Horrific death: Embraer ERJ-175 engine ingests a baggage handler
A baggage handler was killed in a horrific accident at Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) in the United States…
Single-engine plane crashes into power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland
A small aircraft crashed into a high-tension power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland on the evening of…