Aviation Safety NewsPage 14

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342 articlesPage 14 of 18Updated Mar 24, 2026

NTSB Investigates Fatal Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash in Boynton Beach

A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into a Florida warehouse, resulting in two fatalities; the NTSB and FAA are now leading the investigation.

Mar 24, 20264 min
NTSB Investigates Fatal Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash in Boynton Beach
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Air India Boeing 787 Diverts to Jeddah After In-Flight Technical Issue

An Air India Boeing 787-8 bound for London diverted to Jeddah due to a technical issue, involving an aircraft previously flagged by India's regulator.

Mar 23, 20264 min
Air India Boeing 787 Diverts to Jeddah After In-Flight Technical Issue
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Two Pilots Killed as Air Canada CRJ-900 Hits Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport

An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing two pilots and prompting an NTSB investigation into the runway...

Mar 23, 20265 min
Two Pilots Killed as Air Canada CRJ-900 Hits Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport
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Russian Airlines Suffer Five Engine Failures Amid Sanctions Crisis

Russian airlines face a mounting safety crisis with multiple engine failures as sanctions ground over a third of their wide-body Boeing and Airbus fleets.

Mar 22, 20265 min
Russian Airlines Suffer Five Engine Failures Amid Sanctions Crisis
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NTSB Probes Alaska & FedEx Near Miss Over Newark Runways

The NTSB is investigating a runway incursion at Newark where an Alaska 737 and a FedEx 777 came within 300 feet on intersecting runways.

Mar 22, 20265 min
NTSB Probes Alaska & FedEx Near Miss Over Newark Runways
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Asiana A350 Descends Low on SFO Approach, Triggering FAA Probe

Asiana Airlines flight OZ212 is under FAA investigation after its A350 descended to 375 feet on approach to SFO, prompting an ATC alert and go-around.

Mar 22, 20264 min
Asiana A350 Descends Low on SFO Approach, Triggering FAA Probe
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Southern Cloud Disaster Led to Mandatory Aircraft Radios in Australia

The 1931 disappearance of the Southern Cloud remained a mystery for 27 years, leading to landmark aviation safety regulations in Australia.

Mar 21, 20265 min
Southern Cloud Disaster Led to Mandatory Aircraft Radios in Australia
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FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DC Collision

The FAA has mandated radar separation for helicopters and airplanes in busy airspace following a fatal mid-air collision over Washington D.C.

Mar 21, 20265 min
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DC Collision
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Air Baltic Writes Off A220-300 Following APU Ground Fire Incident

Air Baltic will write off an Airbus A220-300 after a ground fire during maintenance, marking the first hull loss for the A220 aircraft family.

Mar 21, 20264 min
Air Baltic Writes Off A220-300 Following APU Ground Fire Incident
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FAA Suspends Visual Separation Rule After Burbank Helicopter Near-Miss

The FAA has suspended visual separation rules for helicopters in busy airspace, citing a Burbank near-miss and a fatal 2025 collision near DCA.

Mar 21, 20265 min
FAA Suspends Visual Separation Rule After Burbank Helicopter Near-Miss
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Airlines & OEMs Face Lawsuits Over Toxic Bleed Air Fumes

Airlines and manufacturers face a growing wave of lawsuits over toxic cabin air, with Boeing now targeted in a $40 million passenger injury claim.

Mar 21, 20265 min
Airlines & OEMs Face Lawsuits Over Toxic Bleed Air Fumes
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Air New Zealand 777 Diverts to Auckland on Fiji Flight After Technical Fault

An Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER returned to Auckland due to an engineering issue, disrupting its daily service to Nadi, Fiji.

Mar 21, 20265 min
Air New Zealand 777 Diverts to Auckland on Fiji Flight After Technical Fault
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Safarilink DHC-8 Veers Off Runway at Nairobi's Wilson Airport

A Safarilink DHC-8 operated by ALS veered off the runway at Wilson Airport; all 39 occupants are safe, but the incident prompts a safety investigation.

Mar 21, 20264 min
Safarilink DHC-8 Veers Off Runway at Nairobi's Wilson Airport
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NTSB Probes Alaska Airlines, FedEx Near-Collision at Newark Airport

The NTSB is investigating a runway near-miss between an Alaska Airlines 737 and a FedEx 777 at Newark, raising concerns over air traffic control safety.

Mar 21, 20264 min
NTSB Probes Alaska Airlines, FedEx Near-Collision at Newark Airport
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Jetstar A320 Taxiway Excursion Linked to Inadvertent Climb Thrust

A TAIC report on a Jetstar A320 taxiway excursion at Christchurch cites inadvertent climb thrust selection following a hydraulic system failure.

Mar 21, 20264 min
Jetstar A320 Taxiway Excursion Linked to Inadvertent Climb Thrust
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British Airways Follows Protocol After In-Flight Death on HKG-LHR A350 Flight

British Airways confirmed a passenger died on an A350 flight from Hong Kong, stating that crew correctly followed all established in-flight death procedures.

Mar 21, 20265 min
British Airways Follows Protocol After In-Flight Death on HKG-LHR A350 Flight
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Airlines Adapt Infant Booking as NTSB Renews Push for Mandatory Child Seats

Airlines are simplifying adding infants to bookings, but the NTSB is renewing its push to mandate separate seats due to significant turbulence risks.

Mar 20, 20265 min
Airlines Adapt Infant Booking as NTSB Renews Push for Mandatory Child Seats
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Delta A350 Turbulence Injures 3 Crew on Descent into Sydney

A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Sydney encountered severe turbulence, resulting in the hospitalization of three crew members upon arrival.

Mar 20, 20265 min
Delta A350 Turbulence Injures 3 Crew on Descent into Sydney
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Pineapple Air Beech 1900 Makes Belly Landing at Eleuthera Airport

A Pineapple Air Beech 1900 with 19 people aboard made a belly landing in Eleuthera, Bahamas, prompting an AAIA investigation and airport closure.

Mar 20, 20264 min
Pineapple Air Beech 1900 Makes Belly Landing at Eleuthera Airport
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NTSB Investigates Alaska Airlines & FedEx Near-Miss at Newark Airport

The NTSB and FAA are investigating a close call at Newark where an Alaska 737 overflew a FedEx 777 on intersecting runways.

Mar 20, 20265 min
NTSB Investigates Alaska Airlines & FedEx Near-Miss at Newark Airport
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