Safety News
MD-11 operators were told in 2011 about earlier failures of a part at the center of a 2025 crash investigation, the NTSB says.
January 22, 2026
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Encounter With a Downdraft
The TSB says the DHC-8’s off-airport landing followed its flight below the glide path and into a downdraft.
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Persistent Shortfall
A GAO review says despite efforts to boost hiring, the FAA has fewer controllers than it had a decade ago, responsible for managing more flights.
January 14, 2026
‘Inadequate’ Experience
The NTSB has issued urgent safety recommendations calling for manufacturer-authorized qualification criteria for pilots conducting stall test flights in certain Hawker models.
January 8, 2026
‘Popping and Hissing’
A flight attendant heard sounds associated with a thermal runaway, then smoke and flames were seen coming from a 737’s overhead bin, the ATSB says.
January 6, 2026
