Teen Killed When Floatplane Flips Onto Dock
Boy was standing on a dock when the plane flipped on top of him.
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AOPA Sweepstakes Plane Sidelined In Runway Excursion
Aviat Husky damaged in runway incident in Ohio.
Regional Pilot Debriefs Passengers After Avoiding ‘Converging’ B-52
Pilot made ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid the nuclear bomber.
Sikorsky Settles Suit Over Military Helicopter Crash
All six Canadian service members onboard died in the crash of CH-148 Cyclone off Greece in 2020.
Air India Report Confirms Fuel Cutoff
Pilots discussed the movement of fuel cutoff switches as plane entered initial climb.
NTSB: Pilot Reported Control Issues Before Fatal Cessna 414A Crash Off San Diego
The NTSB’s preliminary report confirms the pilot reported control difficulties and made several mayday calls before losing radar contact.
NTSB Cites Boeing, FAA Shortcomings In Alaska Door Plug Final Report
The NTSB attributes the in-flight separation of the left mid-exit door plug to Boeing’s failure to follow proper manufacturing procedures.
Sim Software Uses AI Flight Instructor
System monitors flight performance and corrects student errors.
Court Orders FAA To Explain Mental Health Drug Denial
Judges want to know why some effective antidepressants can’t be used by pilots.
