Tragic Mid-Air Collision Leads to 67 Deaths

On Wednesday, January 29, tragedy struck as a Black Hawk helicopter operated by the US Army collided with an American Airlines plane, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people on board both vehicles. As an investigation into the mid-air collision continues, officials continue to look into the potential problems that may have led to [...]

2025-02-04T13:25:15-07:00February 4th, 2025|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Five Ways That Pilot Error Can Lead to Preventable Accidents

One of the most common causes of aviation accidents is pilot error, meaning that it is the result of mistakes made by the person in the cockpit. All too often, these kinds of accidents might have been prevented if only the pilot had made better decisions or made the right call in an emergency. Here [...]

2025-01-29T10:06:04-07:00January 29th, 2025|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Houston Helicopter Crash Results in Four Deaths

A tragic helicopter crash in Houston, TX, has resulted in four deaths after the helicopter apparently collided with a radio tower. The crash occurred in the evening of Sunday, October 20, about 17 miles away from where it took off at Ellington Airport. The cause of the investigation is currently under investigation by federal, state, [...]

2024-10-25T15:01:48-07:00October 25th, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

How Can Poor Maintenance Lead to Aviation Accidents?

Keeping planes and other aircraft well-maintained is critical to ensuring they remain safe to fly, reducing the risks of an accident. Unfortunately, some plane owners will fail to keep their plane in good repair, resulting in otherwise avoidable aviation accidents. But how exactly can poor maintenance lead to aviation accidents? […]

2024-08-27T12:25:12-07:00August 27th, 2024|Aviation Accidents|0 Comments

Unusually Severe Turbulence Kills One, Injures Dozens

Under normal circumstances, turbulence is not particularly threatening to people on board an airplane. However, during one especially harrowing Singapore Airlines flight that took place on May 20, passengers found themselves being literally flung from their seats by sudden, unexpected turbulence. Dozens of passengers on board suffered injuries, and sadly, one person was killed as [...]

2024-05-29T14:36:03-07:00May 29th, 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

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

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
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