There was a small plane crash near Acton, California on March 22, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Piper Cherokee, crashed with two people on board. The plane departed from Palmdale Airport about thirty minutes before the crash. It is unclear if anyone on board was...
Aviation Accident
Navigating Turbulence: Understanding Injuries from Small Plane Landing Gear Failures
Small aircraft represent a significant portion of aviation, offering personal, business, and recreational flyers unparalleled freedom. However, this mode of transport comes with its unique set of risks, particularly when mechanical issues arise. Among these, landing...
Cessna 170A Plane Crash in Chesapeake, Virginia
There was a small plane crash in Chesapeake, Virginia on March 21, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Cessna 170A, crashed while landing at Hampton Roads Executive Airport. The plane went off the runway and into a grassy area. The plane's landing gear collapsed,...
Hughes 369D Helicopter Crash near Belleville, West Virginia
There was a helicopter crash near Belleville, West Virginia on March 18, 2024. According to reports, a Hughes 369D helicopter crashed while clearing right of way. The helicopter was trimming tree limbs at the time of the crash. The helicopter is owned by Signature...
Navy MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter Crash in El Centro, California
There was a helicopter crash in El Centro, California on March 14, 2024. According to reports, a Navy MH-60S Seahawk crashed in the desert with four people on board. All survived the crash, but at least one person was taken to a local hospital for medical care. The...
Cirrus SR22 Plane Crash in Mendocino County, California
There was a small plane crash in Mendocino County, California on March 8, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Cirrus SR22, lost engine power about five minutes after taking off from Shelter Cove Airport. Luckily, the pilot was able to deploy the plane's parachute,...
Piper Saratoga Crash in Madras, Oregon
There was a small plane crash in Madras, Oregon on March 10, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Piper Saratoga, crashed after striking a wire on a set of power lines. The plane was en route from Aurora State Airport to Idaho. Two people were killed in the crash. Our...
IAI Astra 1125 Crash in Hot Springs, Virginia
There was a small plane crash in Hot Springs, Virginia on March 10, 2024. The plane, a twin engine IAI Astra 1125 jet, crashed near Ingalls Field Airport. All five people on board the jet were killed in the crash. It is unclear what caused the crash at this time. ...
Incident Illustrates Importance of Emergency Preparedness for a Pilot
In the quiet city of Vero Beach, Florida, an aviation incident unfolded that serves as a stark reminder of the uncertainties inherent in flying. On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday morning, a single-engine Piper PA-28, tasked with navigating the skies near Vero Beach...
UH-72 Lakota Helicopter Crash near Rio Grande City, Texas
There was a helicopter crash near Rio Grande City, Texas on March 8, 2024. According to reports, a UH-72 Lakota crashed while on a border patrol mission. There were four people on board: three soldiers and one border patrol agent. Three people have been confirmed...