BA217 Emergency Slide Deployed, Delays Flight 6 Hours
A British Airways crew member accidentally deployed an emergency slide, delaying a US-bound Boeing 777 flight from Heathrow for over six hours.
May 18, 20265 min
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Shenzhen Airlines 737 Grounded by Passenger Wing Report
Shenzhen Airlines grounded a Boeing 737-800 after a passenger reported a detached flap rail fairing on the wing before flight ZH9804 departed Wuxi.
May 17, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates 777-300ER Declares Fuel Emergency in Miami
Emirates flight EK-213 declared a Mayday fuel emergency in Miami after a 17-hour flight and two aborted landings due to severe weather.
May 17, 20265 min
Safety
Qantas 787 Diverts to Tahiti After Passenger Bites Crew
Qantas flight QF21 diverted to Tahiti after an unruly passenger bit a crew member, resulting in a lifetime ban and a 3-hour, 23-minute delay.
May 17, 20265 min
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Air NZ NZ5145 Aborts Landing Due to Sky Lanterns
Air New Zealand flight NZ5145 aborted its landing at Tauranga and returned to Auckland after sky lanterns created an aviation safety hazard.
May 17, 20265 min
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Cessna 421C Crash Caused by Icing, NTSB Finds
An NTSB report finds a Cessna 421C crash in Texas that killed 5 was caused by anti-icing system failure, leading to an inflight breakup.
May 17, 20265 min
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AA Flight 5318 Lands in Kansas City After Cabin Smoke
American Airlines Flight 5318 made an emergency landing in Kansas City with 76 passengers after smoke in the CRJ-900 cabin forced an evacuation.
May 17, 20265 min
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Southwest Bans Robots Citing Lithium Battery Fire Risk
Southwest Airlines banned humanoid robots after one flew as a passenger, citing significant fire risks from large, unregulated lithium-ion batteries.
May 17, 20265 min
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Croatia Airlines A220 Aborts Takeoff at Split Airport
A Croatia Airlines A220-300 aborted its takeoff at 131 knots in Split; all 135 passengers and crew evacuated safely after a runway excursion.
May 17, 20266 min
Safety
American Eagle Flight 5318 Evacuates After Cabin Smoke
American Eagle Flight 5318 made an emergency landing in Kansas City, evacuating all 76 passengers after smoke was reported in the aircraft's cabin.
May 17, 20265 min
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Flight OU412 A220 Veers Off Split Runway at High Speed
A Croatia Airlines A220-300 veered off the runway at Split Airport during a high-speed rejected takeoff; all 137 occupants evacuated safely.
May 16, 20266 min
Safety
Helsinki Airport Drone Alert Grounds Flights for 3 Hours
Helsinki Airport closed for 3 hours after a drone alert, causing flight diversions and canceling 10% of traffic as fighter jets were scrambled.
May 15, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Issues AD for Airbus Helicopters After Stabilizer Loss
The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive for Airbus AS332 and EC225 helicopters after an in-flight stabilizer loss, mandating urgent...
May 15, 20265 min
Safety
Trans Aero MedEvac Crash Kills 4 in New Mexico
A Trans Aero MedEvac Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed near Ruidoso, NM, killing four crew members and sparking a wildfire; the NTSB is investigating.
May 15, 20266 min
Safety
NTSB Probes Frontier 4345 Denver Runway Fatality
The NTSB is investigating Frontier Flight 4345's fatal runway collision in Denver, which led to an engine fire, injuries, and a $10M lawsuit.
May 14, 20265 min
Safety
NTSB Urges Realistic Pilot Training for Cockpit Smoke
NTSB urges the FAA to mandate realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke after a Southwest 737 MAX bird strike filled the flight deck with oil smoke.
May 14, 20265 min
Safety
Redbird Tecnam Trainer Crashes Near Baramati; DGCA Probes
A Redbird Aviation Tecnam P2008JC trainer crash-landed near Baramati; the DGCA has launched an investigation into the flight school's safety record.
May 14, 20265 min
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Pilots Explain Flight Delays and Rising Turbulence Risk
Pilots explain a 55% rise in Clear Air Turbulence requires constant seatbelt use, while DGCA rules dictate airline compensation for flight delays.
May 13, 20265 min
Safety
American Airlines 737 Lands With 2 Flat Tires at O'Hare
American Airlines Flight 791, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, landed safely at Chicago O'Hare with two flat tires, requiring passengers to deplane on the taxiway.
May 13, 20264 min
Safety
QantasLink Dash 8 Lined Up on Runway Lights at Mildura
An ATSB report on a QantasLink Dash 8 incident at Mildura found the crew lined up on runway edge lights in the dark, damaging 5 lights.
May 13, 20265 min
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