
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Winter/Challenging Ops
Frigid Descent
The occupants of a BO105 survived the crash but drowned in icy Canadian waters before they could be rescued.
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Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety, Winter/Challenging Ops
The occupants of a BO105 survived the crash but drowned in icy Canadian waters before they could be rescued.
by Linda Werfelman
Runway Safety (approach and landing), Accident Investigation, On Record, Runway Safety
The G-IV pilots initiated a rejected takeoff several crucial seconds after realizing that the flight-control lock was engaged.
by Mark Lacagnina
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
Investigators don’t know why an EC135’s fuel transfer pumps had been turned off before the police helicopter crashed into a Glasgow bar.
by Linda Werfelman
Lithium Batteries, Accident Investigation, Cargo Safety, Cover Story, Dangerous Goods
Recovered remnants of the Asiana freighter provided no clue to the physical cause of the catastrophic fire on the main cargo deck.
by Mark Lacagnina
Mechanical Issues, Accident Investigation, Causal Factors, Human Factors
U.K. AAIB cites maintenance human factors after Airbus A319 fan cowling doors detach during takeoff.
by Sean Broderick
Accident Investigation, Foundation Focus
During the early days of aviation, aircraft accidents were investigated using mainly records of the flight and evidence gathered at accident sites. Basic investigative techniques matured as experience was gained,…
by Greg Marshall
Accident Investigation, Helicopter Safety
An R44’s proximity to high-intensity broadcast towers resulted in an uncommanded power decrease, NTSB investigators say.
by Linda Werfelman
Accident Investigation, On Record
The captain took control close to the runway in an attempt to salvage an unstabilized approach.
by Mark Lacagnina
Interim report details efforts to learn what became of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
by Linda Werfelman
Predictive tools hold promise for investigative authorities expanding their time-honored niche.
by Wayne Rosenkrans