Antonov An-2 crashes near Wilton, California, USA
15 October 2021A U.S.-regsitered Antonov An-2 crashed near Wilton, California, USA and burst into flames, seriously injuring all four occupants.
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Report: Startled crew caused loss of altitude during go-around at Paris-Orly Airport
14 October 2021The crew of an Air Algérie Boeing 737 was forced to go around unexpectedly during the approach to Paris-Orly Airport. The startled crew caused a loss of altitude, according to the newly published BEA report.
Let L-410 skydiving plane crashes near Menzelinsk, Russia, killing 16
10 October 2021Sixrteen of the 22 occupants on board the DOSAAF Let L-410 skydiving plane died when the aircraft crashed near Menzelinsk Airport, Russia,.
The aircraft was returning to the airport following an engine failure.
Report: Excessive crew fatigue caused fatal An-12 CFIT accident in Ukraine
8 October 2021The Antonov An-12 that hit the ground on approach to Lviv, was caused by excessive crew fatigue, according to the newly released investigation report.
Crew in Russian An-28 crash had insufficient rest, preliminary report
24 September 2021The crew in the 16 July An-28 crash in Russia had insufficient rest, according to the newly released preliminary report.
Lack of proficiency due to Covid-19 factor in DHC-6 accident, Maldives
23 September 2021The captain’s lack of proficiency on DHC-6 float planes was a factor when he lost control on landing at Malé, Maldives.
Report: A320 had to avoid terrain after avoiding helicopter on departure
17 September 2021An A320 on departure from Kavala, Greece, had to descend to avoid colliding with a helicopter and then had to climb to avoid mountains, according to the newly released investigation report.
Screwdriver tip left in engine during maintenance results in engine failure on take-off
16 August 2021An engine power loss and rejected take-off incident involving an Airbus A320 at Brisbane Airport occurred after a screwdriver tip was left inside the engine during maintenance.
Controller loss of situational awareness factor in 2017 runway incursion, Hong Kong
15 August 2021A controller’s loss of situational awareness caused a 2017 runway incursion incident at Hong Kong. The controller was an instructor, who had taken over from a trainee.
Startled ERJ-195 crew sets insufficient thrust during go around, report
8 August 2021The startled crew of an ERJ-195 mishandled the go around at Salzburg Airport, following a windshear caution, using insufficient thrust. This caused a stall warning and belated selection of TOGA, according to the newly released final report.