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Latitude Air Ambulance Jet Crash: Six Presumed Dead After Bermuda-Boston Flight
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Flydubai cockpit attack exposes gaps in airline pilot screening
A co-pilot on a Flydubai flight attempted to hijack the aircraft by stabbing the captain with an axe, prompting a global review of pilot psychological screening. While the Boeing 737 Max's hardened cockpit door prevented a catastrophe, industry experts debate whether current annual medical checks are sufficient to detect mental health crises or extremist ideologies before they manifest.
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Report: Flydubai 737 MAX exceeded structural limits during hijacking attempt
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NTSB Report Details Fatal Amazon Cargo Crash: Pilots Ignored Warnings, Controller Missed Wind Alert
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NTSB Report Reveals Amazon Cargo Jet Overshot Runway by 40% Before Deadly Miami Crash
The NTSB preliminary report details how an Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the Miami runway by nearly 40% before crashing, killing five people. The report highlights that the captain ignored speed warnings from the first officer and failed to deploy critical braking systems, while the air traffic controller omitted required wind advisories.
German Investigators Link Vietnam Airlines Munich Runway Overrun to Captain's Brake Inputs
German investigators found that repeated brake pedal inputs from the captain's seat caused a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 to overrun the runway in Munich on August 15, 2026. The aircraft struggled to accelerate on a 13,000-foot runway, lifted off from the grass at a speed 12 knots below the required rotation speed, and suffered tail and tire damage. No injuries were reported, but the cause of the braking inputs remains under investigation.
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DRC Military Jet Crash Kills 13 in Kwango; Aviation Herald Revokes 2025 Go2Sky Report
A military aircraft crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on September 25, 2026, killing all 13 people on board, including General Likulia Bakumi. The plane, traveling from Kikwit to Kinshasa, experienced a technical issue and attempted to land in Kenge, Kwango province, but crashed into a residential area due to the lack of a landing strip. Separately, The Aviation Herald issued a formal revocation of a 2025 report regarding a Go2Sky Boeing 737 incident, admitting the original claim of engine trouble was false following a defamation lawsuit in Austria.
Ryanair 737 Window Rupture Linked to Suspected Fan-Blade Failure
A Ryanair 737-800 (FR1879) diverted after takeoff from Thessaloniki due to a right-engine issue and cabin decompression, with sources indicating an apparent fan-blade failure in the engine (CFM56-7B) that preceded a window rupture. Fan-blade failures are rare but serious and have prompted FAA containment directives following past Southwest blade-out events; the investigation is being led by North Macedonia’s AAIIC with support from the FAA, Boeing, GE Aerospace and Safran as Ryanair and authorities determine the root cause and any needed safety actions.
Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing Near Fuel Exhaustion
A Ryanair flight landed at Manchester with only six minutes of fuel remaining, raising concerns about fuel planning and operational safety, especially given Ryanair's history of minimal fuel reserves and multiple diversions. An investigation is expected to examine whether procedures and decision-making contributed to this hazardous situation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining adequate fuel reserves to prevent accidents.
United Jet's Wrong Route at SFO Nearly Causes Collision
A near-disaster occurred at SFO when a United A320 made a wrong turn after takeoff, coming dangerously close to a SkyWest CRJ, due to possible FMS programming error and communication issues, highlighting significant safety lapses.
FAA Investigates Southwest Flight's Low Descent Over Oklahoma City
Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that triggered a low-altitude alert while approaching Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. The plane descended to about 525 feet above the ground, prompting an air traffic controller to instruct the pilots to maintain 3000 feet. The aircraft landed safely, and Southwest Airlines is cooperating with the FAA to address any irregularities.
Southwest Flight Triggers Alarm with 500-Foot Flyover in Oklahoma
The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to just 525 feet above ground near Oklahoma City, triggering an altitude warning from air traffic control. The aircraft later climbed and landed safely. This is the second recent incident involving a Southwest flight descending dangerously low. The airline is cooperating with the FAA to address the issue.
"NTSB: Air Traffic Controller Error Led to Near-Collision at Austin Airport"
A near-collision between a FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest Airlines jet at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport last year was caused by an air traffic controller's error amid heavy fog, according to the NTSB. The controller's incorrect assumptions led to both planes being cleared for the same runway, nearly resulting in a disaster. The NTSB has issued recommendations to prevent such incidents, including better technology and more frequent position reporting by pilots in poor visibility.
NTSB: Human Error Caused Near-Collision at JFK
The NTSB's early findings reveal that a near collision at JFK Airport last year was caused by distracted pilots in the cockpit of an American Airlines flight, leading to a runway incursion in front of a Delta flight. The incident has heightened awareness of similar cases, prompting multiple investigations and calls for more safety technology at airports. The NTSB also urges the FAA to extend the recording duration of cockpit voice recorders to 25 hours.