Aviation safety, accidents, and incident reports
By Michael J. Martin, EAA 1047599 Rules keep you out of trouble. Judgment gets you out of trouble. A safe pilot respects both, and never confuses obedience with wisdom. Introduction General aviation teaches a paradox early. Safety demands discipline, and discipline demands rules. Yet real flying happens in weather that shifts, equipment that surprises, […]
After delivering about 12,000 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, hardware, and other cargo to the International Space Station for NASA and its international partners, JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s) uncrewed HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft is scheduled to depart Friday, March 6. Watch NASA’s live coverage beginning at 11:45 a.m. EST on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the […]
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf, warning operators not to operate within the affected airspace at all altitudes and flight levels and to closely monitor airspace developments in the region, following U.S. and Israeli strikes. Initially... The post Press Release: EASA warns operators to avoid Middle East airspace appeared first on Runway Girl.
A pilot has survived after a light aircraft crash. The incident occurred off the coast of Lee-on-the-Solent, a seaside district of Gosport in Hampshire, England. The crash reportedly took place just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 28, 2026, with the plane being seen ditching into the water and then tipping over onto its roof. […] The post Pilot survives light aircraft crash off the South coast of England appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The deafening roar of jet engines revving at the start of the runway is not a sign of struggle, but a crucial safety procedure.
The ALERT Act falls short on air safety, as NTSB urges full ADS-B In adoption to prevent future midair collisions in US airspace.
Delta has paused flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) from New York-JFK through March 1 in response to the ongoing conflict in the region. Customers impacted by flight cancellations will receive notifications via the Delta app and the contact information listed in their reservation as these cancellations are processed in Delta’s system. A travel waiver has been issued to provide flexible options for all customers with impacted travel to/from TLV February 28 through March 5. Customers are encoura
On Feb. 13, a private plane crashed outside Steamboat Springs, killing two Tennessee businessmen and two other 21-year-old men. The pilot inadvertently took an approach that was not initially permitted during the night, according to a recent report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Who were the Tennesseans killed in the crash? The report […] The post Colorado Plane Crash Incident report update from the NTSB appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
When fuel starvation happens in flight, it usually happens at the worst possible time.
NEWS FLASHSeveral Gulf states have closed their respective airspace following the outbreak of war in Iran. At this point, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait have all closed their airspace. This has affected some flights to and from the former Yugoslavia departing and arriving on February 28.• Flydubai flight FZ1745 from Dubai to Belgrade was diverted shortly after departure back to Dubai• Flydubai flight FZ1789 from Dubai to Ljubljana was diverted shortly after departure
Agency officials cite lack of ADS-B requirement.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a safety alert warning first responders about on-scene hazards posed by… The post NTSB issues alert on crash-site risks from ballistic parachute rockets appeared first on AeroTime.
Board calls for mandatory ADS-B In equipage after DCA midair.
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, after passing unanimously in the Senate, the US House of Representatives votes down the aviation safety-focused ROTOR Act, which was championed by the NTSB, pilots’ unions, and families of the victims of last year’s mid-air collision in Washington DC. The House will now turn to an alternate bill, the […] The post AvTalk Episode 359: Reading them the ROTOR Act appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
FAA said it still recorded nearly 11,000 incidents in 2025.
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), which advises NASA and Congress on safety, has released its 2025 annual report on NASA’s performance and challenges. While the panel acknowledged NASA’s safety achievements, it warned that the agency’s biggest challenges stem from interconnected factors – workforce, acquisition, technical authority, budgets, and the growing complexity of human spaceflight – requiring sustained attention as missio
Agency releases alert about explosion risks from undeployed Ballistic Parachute Recovery Systems at crash sites.
The NTSB warns first responders about the hazards of ballistic parachute recovery systems at crash sites.
Sometimes the multiplication of eyes and minds does not prevent fatal airplane accidents.
The Pentagon has withdrawn its support for the ROTOR Act, a bipartisan aviation safety bill drafted after the… The post Pentagon withdraws support for ROTOR Act ahead of House vote appeared first on AeroTime.