Aeroflot flight descends to avoid US spy plane, Russia to issue protest
An Aeroflot Airbus A330-300, on a flight 501 between Tel Aviv and Moscow, had to alter its altitude…
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Stay updated on aviation incidents, which refer to unexpected events or occurrences during flights or ground operations that may impact safety or operations.
Southwest passenger jumps out of a taxiing plane
A passenger opened a door and jumped out of a taxiing plane. The incident happened on December 4, 2021,…
Did a lack of flying due to COVID-19 lead to a go-around incident in Scotland?
Could a lack of flying practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a serious incident during…
Biman Bangladesh plane kills two cows at Cox’s Bazar airport
Bird strikes can be bad enough, but a cow strike? That’s what happened to a Biman Bangladesh Boeing…
Shootout at Tulsa International Airport leaves police and suspect injured
A Tulsa man is in custody after a shootout with a Tulsa International Police officer at Tulsa International…
Man survives flight in landing gear compartment of American Airlines jet
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers apprehended a 26-year-old man who survived a flight while hiding…
Finnair Airbus A319 jet collides with a snowbank after landing in Finland
A Finnair Airbus A319 passenger aircraft overran the runway and collided with a snowbank after landing in Ivalo,…
ETF Airways to sue Bremen Airport for damages caused by rabbit
ETF Airways, a Croatian Charter airline, is preparing to take legal action against Bremen Airport (BRE). The airline…
Red Wings Airlines Sukhoi Superjet skids off runway in Russia
A Red Wings Airlines Sukhoi SSJ100-95 passenger aircraft rolled off the runway after landing in Norilsk, Russia. There…
Chaos ensues at Atlanta Airport after passenger accidentally fires gun
Chaos occurred over the weekend at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). On November 20, 2021, a passenger accidentally…
American Airlines Boeing 737 diverted due to suspicious smell in the cockpit
An American Airlines Boeing 737 passenger aircraft was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), US, after crew members…
United Airlines aircraft catches fire at Boston Logan International Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 757 aircraft has been grounded after it caught fire at Boston Logan International Airport…
Qantas Boeing 787 incident caused by two missed pins and human error
A Qantas Airways Boeing 787 aircraft was scheduled to fly 119 passengers from Sydney to Perth, Australia. But…
Russian pilot who shot down partner to face military trial
The case of major Vasily Savelyev, a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 pilot who fired live rounds and shot down…
Sita Air turboprop hits wild boar during takeoff in Nepal
Three wild boars caused an aircraft incident on a runway of Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepal. A Sita…
Avianca Airbus A320 makes hard landing in Colombia, reaches almost 5G force
An Avianca Airbus A320 aircraft experienced a hard landing, reaching almost 5G as the aircraft touched down at…
SpiceJet pilots suspended after landing turboprop on wrong runway
Two SpiceJet pilots have been temporarily suspended from active duty after landing the low-cost carrier’s de Havilland Dash…
Lufthansa Airbus A321 jet suffers nose damage after bird strike
A Lufthansa Airbus A321 aircraft suffered nose damage after a collision with a bird while on approach to…