Fire Erupts in Cabin Ceiling
Wire damaged during avionics modification sparked electrical arcing.
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Too Slow to Hold
Passengers and flight attendants were thrown against the cabin ceiling during a stall-induced upset.
‘Underestimation of Weather Conditions’
An MD-83 crew continued an unstabilized approach with a strong tailwind.
Destablized but Determined
A Gulfstream struck localizer antennas when the pilots pressed on with an unstabilized approach.
Two Out, Same Side
Debris liberated by one engine’s catastrophic failure knocked out the other engine.
Running Out of Runway
A high flare and delays in reducing power and activating speed brakes led to an overrun at La Guardia.
Checklist Confusion
Falcon got away from pilots who used the wrong procedure to resolve a hydraulic system problem on the ground.
Schedule Pressures Cited in Excursion
A 737 ended up on the grass when the captain was unable to slow it down to turn off the runway.
E-Cigarette Battery Ignites in Cargo Hold
Report cites limitations of current baggage- and cargo-screening procedures in identifying dangerous goods.
Lost on Radar
Investigators determined that the pilot lost control of his MU-2 after pressing ahead in thunderstorms and severe icing conditions.