NTSB Adds Accident Findings to Public Safety Dashboard
The NTSB has updated its U.S. Civil Aviation Accident Dashboard to include findings data, allowing users to analyze causal factors of accidents.
May 5, 20265 min
Safety
Embraer EMB-721C Crash Kills 3 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
An Embraer EMB-721C crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing three of the five people aboard and sparking a CENIPA probe.
May 5, 20265 min
Safety
IndiGo 6E 108 Evacuated After Power Bank Fire in Chandigarh
IndiGo flight 6E 108 was evacuated at Chandigarh airport after a passenger's power bank caught fire, highlighting the growing risk of lithium battery...
May 5, 20265 min
Safety
United Boeing 767 Strikes Truck & Pole on Final Newark Approach
A United 767-400ER struck a truck and light pole on final approach to Newark; the NTSB and FAA are now investigating the low-altitude incident.
May 4, 20265 min
Safety
Russian Airports Halt Flights Amid Massive Drone Attack
Rosaviatsiya imposed temporary flight restrictions at Pulkovo and Sheremetyevo airports following a massive drone attack in the Leningrad region.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
Etihad A380 Diverts to Munich Following Medical Emergency
An Etihad Airways A380 flight from Abu Dhabi to Toronto diverted to Munich on May 2nd following an inflight passenger medical emergency.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
Passenger Opens Air Arabia Emergency Exit During Taxiing at Chennai Airport
A passenger opened an Air Arabia emergency exit on a taxiing A320 in Chennai, prompting a security response and delaying the return flight by 3 hours.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB FOIA Release Reveals Fuel Cutoff in China Eastern MU5735 Crash
NTSB data from a FOIA release shows fuel switches on China Eastern MU5735 were moved to cutoff, pointing toward intentional action in the 2022 crash.
May 3, 20265 min
Safety
China Eastern A350 Strikes Jet Bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
A China Eastern A350 struck a boarding bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport due to a mechanical malfunction, prompting an investigation during a peak...
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
Passenger Detained at Lucknow Airport with Pistol in Dubai-Bound Bag
A 22-year-old passenger was detained at Lucknow airport after security found a pistol in his checked baggage for a Dubai-bound Air India Express flight.
May 2, 20264 min
Safety
China Eastern A350 Collides with Jet Bridge in Shanghai After Malfunction
A China Eastern Airlines A350 collided with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after a suspected mechanical failure during taxiing; no injuries...
May 2, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest 737 MAX Diverts to Oklahoma City After Medical Emergency
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Phoenix diverted to Oklahoma City after declaring an emergency due to an onboard medical situation.
May 2, 20264 min
Safety
MMA Fighter Sinead Kavanagh Charged Over Aer Lingus Air Rage Incident
MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh has been charged over an alleged air rage incident on an Aer Lingus flight, highlighting a global rise in unruly passenger...
May 2, 20264 min
Safety
United's New Boeing 787-9 Faces Two Groundings in First 5 Days
A new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced two groundings in five days due to an electrical smell on its inaugural international service.
May 1, 20264 min
Safety
Aerocivil Probes Lufthansa & Qatar Airways Near-Miss Over Bogotá
A Lufthansa B787 and a Qatar Airways B777F narrowly averted collision over Bogotá due to an ATC error, prompting a full investigation by Aerocivil.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Safety
United Airlines 737 Diverts to Pittsburgh After Security Threat
A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated via slides after a potential security threat; the FBI is investigating the incident.
Apr 19, 20264 min
Safety
Ryanair Crew Assault Case Highlights Rise in Unruly Passenger Incidents
A Ryanair cabin crew member resigned after a sexual assault by a passenger, highlighting growing calls from airlines for mandatory airport alcohol limits.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
PT Matthew Air H130 Crashes in West Kalimantan; 8 Fatalities Confirmed
An Airbus H130 operated by PT Matthew Air Nusantara crashed in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, resulting in eight fatalities and prompting a KNKT...
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
American Airlines A319 Avoids Truck Collision at Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines pilot averted a ground collision by braking to avoid a truck at Charlotte, intensifying safety concerns after a recent fatal LGA...
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Cites Systemic Failures in Fatal DCA Midair Collision Report
The NTSB's final report on the fatal 2025 DCA midair collision cites systemic FAA failures, issuing 50 safety recommendations after the crash killed 67.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Safety