A skydiving aircraft carrying 20 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Tullahoma Regional Airport in Coffee County, Tennessee, on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Several passengers sustained injuries, some of them serious, according to local officials. The accident involved...
Aviation Accident
Fatal Crop Duster Crash in Jefferson County, Arkansas Prompts Investigation
A tragic agricultural aviation accident occurred near Swan Lake, Arkansas, on the evening of June 6, 2025, leaving one pilot dead. The incident is now under investigation by local and federal authorities. At approximately 6:18 p.m., the Metropolitan Emergency...
Two Injured in Small Plane Crash Near Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix
A small plane crash early Friday morning near Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, left two people injured and sent both occupants to the hospital. The Cessna 150 aircraft reportedly experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, ultimately flipping over in a...
Helicopter Crash Near Deadhorse, Alaska Claims Two Lives
A tragic helicopter accident occurred on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Alaska’s remote North Slope region, claiming the lives of both individuals on board. The crash involved a Robinson R66 helicopter operating approximately 30 miles west of Deadhorse, near the Kuparuk...
Navy Helicopter Hard Landing at NAS Whiting Field Sends Two Pilots to Hospital
Two Navy aviators were hospitalized following a serious helicopter incident at Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Santa Rosa in East Milton, Florida on June 2, 2025. The helicopter, part of the Navy’s advanced flight training program, suffered a hard landing around 2...
The Risks of Tailwinds in Helicopter Operations
Tailwinds pose a unique and often underestimated danger in helicopter operations. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters rely on precise airflow over the rotor system to maintain lift and directional control. When wind conditions shift unexpectedly or a helicopter...
Plane Loses Power and Crashes Near Tulsa International Airport, Two Injured
A serious aviation incident occurred Friday, May 30, 2025, just outside Tulsa International Airport when a small aircraft lost power and crashed while attempting an emergency landing. Despite striking power lines and crashing into a field near 6900 E Virgin Street,...
Tarmac and Ramp Worker Injuries at Airports: Ground Operations, Prop Wash, and Equipment Impact Hazards
Airport tarmacs and ramps are among the most dangerous work environments in the transportation industry. Ramp workers operate in close proximity to aircraft, heavy machinery, fuel systems, and moving ground vehicles—often under tight time constraints and in adverse...
Grandfather and Grandson Killed in Small Plane Crash in Chambers County, Texas
A tragic aviation accident claimed the lives of a grandfather and his grandson over the weekend in a remote area of Chambers County, Texas. The victims were identified as Larry Motte of La Porte and his minor grandson. Authorities confirmed that the two were aboard a...
Cirrus SR22 Crashes on Takeoff at San Luis Obispo Airport
A private single-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) on the morning of Friday, May 23, 2025, prompting a full-scale emergency response and the temporary closure of the airport. The plane, a Cirrus SR22T, caught fire...

