A hard landing is a type of aviation incident that occurs when an aircraft touches down with greater vertical speed or force than is considered normal or safe. While not always resulting in damage or personal injury, hard landings can stress the airframe, damage...
Water contamination in airplane fuel is a well-recognized aviation safety hazard that continues to play a role in serious incidents and crashes. Even small amounts of water entering an aircraft’s fuel system can interfere with engine performance, cause power...
Weather conditions play a critical role in aviation safety, and helicopters are particularly vulnerable to sudden changes in the environment. Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters often operate at lower altitudes, where fog, turbulence, wind gusts, rain, and...
There was a small plane crash in Lubbock, Texas on January 3, 2025. The plane, a single-engine Cirrus SR22 crashed while taking off from the Lubbock Executive Airport. Two people sustained injuries in the crash and taken to University Medical Center. Additional...
There was a small plane crash in Fullerton, California on January 2, 2025. The plane, a single-engine Van’s RV-10 crashed into a furniture manufacturing building. At least two hundred people were working at Michael Nicholas Designs' facility at the time. The plane...
There was a helicopter crash in Galveston, Texas on December 31, 2024. According to reports, a Robinson R44 helicopter crashed while attempting to take off near the Seawall. While taking off, it is believed the helicopter's rotor blade hit the ground, causing the...
There was a small plane crash in Edinburg, Texas on December 26, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion experienced a landing gear collapse while landing at the South Texas International Airport. The incident is believed to have been...
There was a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton in California on December 20, 2024. According to reports, a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter experienced an engine fire during a training flight. The helicopter made an emergency landing at Camp...
Flying an aircraft requires precision, skill, and adherence to strict regulations to ensure safety in the skies. While many flights operate under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), where pilots navigate using outside visual references, there are situations where this is not...
There was a small plane crash in Aurora, New York on December 19, 2024. The plane, a single-engine Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza crashed into a residential area before bursting in flames. The plane was en route to Westchester County Airport, in White Plains, New York when...