Flight Safety
AVweb’s Flight Safety section offers in-depth coverage of aviation safety topics, including accident analyses, risk management strategies, regulatory updates, and pilot training insights. Designed for pilots, instructors, and aviation professionals, this section provides timely information to enhance situational awareness and promote best practices in flight operations.
Overloaded Aircraft Carrying Moose Meat Caused Fatal 2023 Crash, NTSB Finds
The aircraft was 117 pounds overweight, the NTSB found.
FAA Delays Secondary Cockpit Barrier Mandate
The FAA has delayed a rule requiring secondary cockpit barriers on new U.S. passenger planes, originally set to take effect in August.
Nearly 50 Presumed Dead In Russia Plane Crash
An Antonov An-24 crashed in Russia’s far east, killing all 46 on board.
MOSAIC Expands Sport Pilot Privileges, LSA Criteria
The long-awaited rule was greeted with optimism by most in the industry.
Teen Killed When Floatplane Flips Onto Dock
Boy was standing on a dock when the plane flipped on top of him.
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.
