NTSB Cites FAA Inaction as Contributing Factor in Deadly 2019 Hawaii Skydive Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that a 2019 skydiving plane crash in Hawaii that killed 11 people was caused by the pilot's aggressive takeoff maneuver, leading to an aerodynamic stall. Critically, the NTSB stated the crash could have been prevented, citing the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to act on prior safety recommendations as a major contributing factor. These recommendations were issued following a similar, non-fatal incident involving the exact same aircraft in 2013. The safety board found the FAA's inaction on known safety deficiencies allowed a dangerous situation to persist. NTSB members criticized the FAA for its slow response to urgent safety issues highlighted in their investigations.

Official Source: https://apnews.com/article/skydiving-plane-crash-ntsb-safety-faa-9571b2d035a949550b354b42748629a8

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