Three Dead in Williamson County Plane Accident

Three people are dead, including one surgeon and his two children, after a tragic plane accident in Williamson County, just outside of Franklin, TN. The victims were reportedly Louisiana natives who were flying to Kentucky on Wednesday, March 15, when something caused their flight to seemingly fall apart mid-air. The cause of the crash is [...]

2024-05-21T15:43:00-07:00May 21st, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

What is Pilot Error, and How Can it Cause Plane Crashes?

When it comes to airplane accidents, there is no single cause of problems more common than pilot error. Whenever a preventable accident occurs, there is a decent chance that the pilot made a mistake that either caused the accident, or contributed to it happening. But what exactly does it mean for someone to commit a [...]

2024-05-20T11:17:29-07:00May 20th, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Southwest Flight Suffers Engine Mishap with Boeing Plane

The Boeing Company, one of the world’s largest plane manufacturers, has found itself once again under scrutiny after a Southwest Airlines flight suffered a major mechanical malfunction mid-flight. The cowling fell off one of the engines of a Boeing 737-800 while it was in the air, striking the wing and forcing the plane to land. [...]

2024-04-16T15:40:32-07:00April 16th, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Five Dead After Small Plane Crash Near Nashville

A recent accident involving a small plane resulted in the deaths of five people, including three children. The plane crash, which occurred just outside of downtown Nashville, apparently occurred after the pilot reported losing power to the engine. The matter is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the exact cause [...]

2024-03-13T13:32:00-07:00March 7th, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Five Ways Inexperienced Pilots Cause Plane Crashes

As a general rule, inexperienced pilots are more likely to get into an airplane accident than experienced ones. While these accidents are notoriously rare, experienced pilots tend to possess the skills and knowledge to avoid accidents that newer pilots lack. Here are five ways that inexperienced pilots can potentially cause plane crashes: […]

2024-02-21T15:00:11-07:00February 21st, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Boeing Subcontractor Accused of Hiding Defects After Max 9 Debacle

A subcontractor of Boeing has been accused of intentionally concealing what one employee called “excessive amounts of defects” in the Boeing 747 Max 9 jet. These documents accuse the subcontractor of telling employees to falsify safety reports to hide these defects, allowing them to go into production and use despite the potential risk. It is [...]

2024-01-17T15:42:16-07:00January 17th, 2024|Aviation Accidents, Defective Products|0 Comments

NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Airplane Accident Involving Influencer

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the fatal airplane accident that occurred on December 7, 2023, which killed a YouTube influencer and her father. The report gives a detailed outline of the series of events that led to the accident, including irregularities that hint at potential mechanical issues that occurred during [...]

2024-01-10T10:32:44-07:00January 10th, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Five Problems That Can Cause Small Plane Accidents

While people tend to think of aviation accidents, often they think of large commercial airplanes or helicopters crashing. However, in reality, it is smaller planes that are most likely to get into accidents, for a variety of reasons. Here are five problem that may arise that can potentially cause small plane accidents: […]

2023-12-05T15:22:30-07:00December 5th, 2023|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

“Close Calls” Up Due to Stressed Aviation System, Says NTSB Chair

Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), recently said that there had been an increase in “close calls” at airports across the country. While these events are relatively rare, the uptick in these incidents is indicative of the strain that the aviation system is currently under. Hommendy pointed out training failures and [...]

2023-11-29T15:28:42-07:00November 29th, 2023|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

FedEx Plane Crashes at Chattanooga Airport

A plane owned by Federal Express (FedEx), the major package carrier, crash landed at Chattanooga Airport in Chattanooga, TN late in the evening on October 4. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash. The incident is now under investigation by federal and state agencies as they seek to determine the cause of the accident. [...]

2023-10-11T12:29:17-07:00October 11th, 2023|Aviation Accidents, In the News|0 Comments
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