A fatal helicopter crash occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, May 23, 2025, approximately 7.5 miles northwest of Miami, Texas, in Roberts County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash took place around 7:20 a.m. near FM 2699 in a...
When a tragic plane crash occurs—whether involving a private aircraft, helicopter, or commercial flight—the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) steps in to lead the investigation. For families mourning the loss of a loved one, the NTSB process can seem long,...
Incident Summary A small twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on the morning of May 17, 2025, leaving no survivors, according to local authorities. The plane, a Beechcraft 95-B55 Baron, went down...
A pilot is fortunate to be alive after his small aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from West Houston Airport on Friday, May 16, 2025. The crash occurred near the Addicks Reservoir in west Harris County around 4:00 p.m., according to the Texas...
Touch-and-go landings are a routine part of pilot training, particularly for student aviators learning to master aircraft control during takeoffs and landings. However, these repetitive maneuvers are not without risk. Understanding what they involve and the potential...
A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Kentwood, Louisiana on Saturday, May 3, leaving both the pilot and passenger with injuries. The plane crashed in a wooded area near B Sanders Road just moments after taking off from a nearby private airstrip. The...
A tragic accident unfolded on May 3, 2025 when a small aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in Simi Valley, California, killing both occupants on board and sparking fires that damaged two homes. According to reports, the aircraft, identified as a Van’s...
Understanding the Role of Aircraft Maintenance in Aviation Safety Every aircraft — whether commercial, private, or chartered — relies on regular inspection, servicing, and repair to remain flightworthy. When a plane crash occurs, one of the first areas of...
A News 9 helicopter was damaged during a crash landing at Wiley Post Airport on Wednesday evening in Oklahoma City. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, used for aerial news coverage, overturned on its side while attempting to land. Two people were on board at the time — a...
A private aircraft traveling from Mexico City to Dallas, Texas made an emergency landing in a field near Lancaster, Texas, on Monday, April 28, 2025, resulting in injuries to all three people on board. The incident occurred just before 4 p.m., according to the Federal...