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UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch: Profiling the Agency Upholding Global Aviation Safety

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is the United Kingdom's dedicated body for investigating civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents. Operating as an independent part of the Department for Transport, its primary function is to determine the circumstances and causes of these events. The AAIB's purpose

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Corendon Airlines Boeing 737 Suffers Nose Gear Collapse on Landing in Turkey

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737 experienced a significant incident upon landing at Gazipaşa airport in southern Turkey. The aircraft, flying from Cologne, Germany, suffered a tyre burst as it touched down on the runway. Following the tyre failure, the plane's front landing gear collapsed, bringing it to a

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TUI Boeing 787 Returns to Manchester Following Bird Strike

A TUI flight bound for Cape Verde was forced to return to Manchester Airport shortly after takeoff on Monday. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, encountered a bird strike during its departure. As a precautionary measure, the crew declared an emergency and circled over North Wales to burn off fuel

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NTSB Cites Pilot Error in Fatal 2019 Addison King Air Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the fatal crash of a King Air 350 at Addison Airport in June 2019. The incident, which killed all ten people on board, occurred shortly after takeoff. According to investigators, the probable cause was the pilots' failure

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Air Canada Boeing 777 Returns to Paris After Cargo Door Indication

An Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER, operating as flight AC872 from Paris to Montréal, experienced a serious incident shortly after takeoff. The flight crew received an indication that a forward cargo door was open while climbing out of Charles de Gaulle Airport. The pilots stopped the climb at 10,000

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Wizz Air to Ground Aircraft and Cut Capacity Due to Engine Inspections

Wizz Air has announced it will ground a significant portion of its fleet for mandatory engine inspections, forcing a reduction in its growth forecast. The issue affects Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines on its Airbus A320 family aircraft. A rare condition in the powder metal used for certain

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Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines and Boeing Over 737 Max Mid-Air Blowout

A group of passengers has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the January 5th incident where a door plug blew off a 737 Max 9 aircraft mid-flight. The legal filing accuses both companies of disregarding passenger safety and prioritizing profits. This lawsuit comes after a preliminary

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Wizz Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Scotland After Engine Shutdown

A Wizz Air flight from Gdansk, Poland, to Aberdeen, Scotland, was forced to make an emergency landing. The Airbus A321neo diverted to Edinburgh after the flight crew shut down one engine as a precautionary measure. The aircraft landed safely at Edinburgh Airport and was met by emergency services, which is

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Three People Hospitalized After Small Plane Crash at Doña Ana County International Jetport

A small aircraft has crashed at the Doña Ana County International Jetport in New Mexico. The incident resulted in three individuals being transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Emergency response crews were dispatched to the scene immediately following the accident. The extent of their injuries has not yet

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British Airways 787 Nose Gear Collapse Mirrors Previous Weight-Related Incident

A British Airways Boeing 787-8 suffered a nose gear collapse while on the ground at London Heathrow. This event is remarkably similar to a 2017 incident involving another BA 787 in Abu Dhabi. An official investigation into the previous collapse determined it was caused by a severe weight and

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One Killed, One Injured in Plane Crash Near Doña Ana County Jetport

A fatal plane crash involving a single-engine aircraft has occurred in southern New Mexico. The incident took place on Friday afternoon near the Doña Ana County International Jetport. Authorities have confirmed that one person died in the crash. A second individual was injured and has been transported to a

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Boeing Faces Potential Prosecution After Breaching 737 MAX Crash Agreement

The U.S. Department of Justice has notified Boeing that it has breached a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement. This agreement was established following two fatal 737 MAX crashes, shielding the company from criminal charges if it improved its safety culture. According to the government, Boeing failed to implement an effective

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Polar Airlines Antonov An-26B Damaged in Runway Overrun at Ust-Kuyga Airport

A Polar Airlines Antonov An-26B cargo aircraft has sustained substantial damage following a runway excursion in Russia. The incident occurred as the aircraft landed at Ust-Kuyga Airport on a flight from Yakutsk. The plane overran the end of the wet runway, coming to a stop on soft ground.

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AAIB Report: Autopilot Failure and Crew Workload Led to Boeing 767 Near-Miss Over Luton

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch has released its findings on a serious incident involving a DHL Boeing 767-316F and a Cessna CitationJet. The two aircraft experienced a loss of separation during approach to London Luton Airport on 25 February 2022. Investigators determined the B767's

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Jersey Airport: No Major Incident Declared Over RAAC Concrete Discovery

Jersey's government has voted against declaring a major incident at the island's airport following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the terminal roof. The CEO of Ports of Jersey, Matt Thomas, stated that the material is in a non-load-bearing section and

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Small Aircraft Crashes at Jaffrey Airport; Investigation Launched

A small aircraft has crashed at the Jaffrey Airport in New Hampshire. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene following reports of the incident. The condition of the pilot and any passengers on board has not yet been officially released by authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been

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Iberia Airbus A350 Winglet Damaged by Botched Water Cannon Salute in Miami, Forcing Flight Cancellation

An Iberia Airbus A350-900 sustained significant damage at Miami International Airport during a planned water cannon salute. Instead of the traditional water arc, a fire truck malfunctioned and fired a single, high-pressure jet of water directly at the aircraft. The powerful stream struck the plane's right-

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EASA Revises Safety Directive for Cabin Crew Seats on Airbus and ATR Aircraft

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has re-issued an Airworthiness Directive concerning specific SICMA AERO SEAT models for cabin crew. This directive applies to a wide range of popular aircraft, including the Airbus A320, A330, A340 families and ATR 42/72 series. The agency identified a potential non-

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NTSB Preliminary Report: Pilot in Fatal Westerly Crash Was on Post-Maintenance Test Flight

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the fatal December 21 crash at Westerly State Airport. The pilot, Robert C. McKenna III, was conducting a post-maintenance test flight in a Beechcraft C24R Sierra. The report indicates that maintenance involving the removal and reinstallation of the

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NTSB: United Pilot Warned of 'Low and Slow' Approach Before Wing Struck Light Pole at Newark

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on a United Airlines incident at Newark Liberty International Airport. On March 21st, the First Officer of a Boeing 757 warned the Captain of a 'low and slow' approach. Shortly after the warning, the aircraft's left

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EasyJet Flight from Gatwick to Pisa Diverted After Reports of Smoke

An easyJet flight traveling from London Gatwick to Pisa was forced to divert to Lyon, France, on Sunday evening. The pilots of flight EZY8201 made the decision as a precaution following reports of a smell of smoke in the cabin. The Airbus A320 landed safely and was met by emergency

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Tui Flight Diverts to Gambia After Mid-Air Engine Fault

A Tui flight from Manchester to Cape Verde was forced to divert and land in Gambia due to a technical issue. The pilot initially cited a problem with the wing flaps but later confirmed a technical fault with one of the engines. The precautionary landing left over 200 passengers stranded

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Wizz Air Warns of Financial Hit as Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues Ground 45 Aircraft

Wizz Air has issued a warning that its profitability will be negatively impacted by the grounding of dozens of its jets. The airline currently has approximately 45 Airbus A320neo family aircraft out of service for mandatory engine inspections. This action is necessary due to a manufacturing defect involving a contaminated

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Civilian Honored as 'Hometown Hero' for Rescuing Pilot from Fiery Pembroke Pines Crash

Anibal Funes, a construction worker, has been officially honored by the Pembroke Pines Police Department for his heroic actions. Funes witnessed a single-engine Socata TMB-700 crash in November and immediately ran to the scene. He successfully pulled the pilot, Dr. Nissim Malul, from the burning wreckage just moments

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Findings on Fatal WWII-Era Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report concerning the fatal crash of a vintage World War II-era aircraft at the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport. The report details the initial on-site investigation and the known sequence of events leading up to the accident, which claimed the