Fatal Discrepancy
An altimetry error figured in the 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people near DCA,…
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‘Systemic Failures’
The NTSB cited insufficient separation between a CRJ700 on approach to DCA and an Army…
Accident Investigation, Flight Deck, News, Safety Recommendation
‘Inadequate’ Experience
The NTSB has issued urgent safety recommendations calling for manufacturer-authorized qualification criteria for pilots conducting…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
Undetected Moves
Pilots of two cattle-mustering R22 helicopters did not notice before their fatal collision that they…
Accident Investigation, Flight Ops, Human Factors, News
Working From Memory
The pilot of a Cessna U206 that crashed during a sightseeing flight, killing a passenger,…
Accident Investigation, Maintenance Matters, News
NTSB Issues Recommendation on Learjet Landing Gear
A fatal accident early this year prompted an urgent call to ensure main landing gears…
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, News
‘Missed … Opportunities’
The operator was aware of problems with the EC 130’s radar altimeter but did not…
‘Don’t Send Anybody’
The pilots of an EC-130 air tanker likely were unaware of other crews’ decisions to…
Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Stuck in the Gap
Investigators say the pilots lost control of the Twin Otter during a sequence of post-landing…
Accident Investigation, Flight Deck, News
‘Misidentified’
The accident report said the pilots believed that their Saab 340B had a hydraulic leak…