All articles tagged with #crash investigation
A year after the Air India crash, investigators still grapple with six major questions about the incident, including potential fuel-switch decisions and engine failures, highlighting ongoing uncertainties in the probe.
One year after Air India Flight AI171 crashed in a crowded Ahmedabad neighborhood, killing 260 people (242 on board and 19 on the ground) and leaving one survivor, relatives gathered for a vigil as investigators publish an interim update. The preliminary AAIB report pointed to a fuel shutoff to the engines and sparked theories of pilot action, but it did not provide a definitive cause or safety recommendations. With final conclusions potentially delayed beyond the one-year deadline, authorities say only interim statements may be issued on anniversaries while engine analysis and data reviews continue.
A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City after an unidentified object struck its windshield at 36,000 feet, causing it to crack and injuring the pilot. The incident, which is under investigation, is highly unusual due to the rarity of such objects hitting aircraft at high altitude, and the windshield is being examined by authorities.
Investigators are examining the mysterious crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people, focusing on sudden fuel switch activations and engine failures shortly after takeoff, with cockpit audio and system reviews raising questions about pilot actions and aircraft system integrity.
Investigators are focusing on the engine fuel control switches as the likely cause of the Air India Flight 171 crash, with pilot error suspected; the incident has also raised concerns about safety practices at Air India and its subsidiaries.
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing 241 people and injuring many others, with the crash being the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade. The investigation is focusing on engine thrust, flaps, and landing gear issues, with black boxes recovered and multiple agencies involved. The crash has raised concerns about airline safety and maintenance practices.
An Air India Boeing 787 crashed just 40 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, prompting a detailed investigation involving wreckage analysis, flight data and cockpit voice recorders, with potential causes including engine failure, system malfunction, or crew error, while the final report is expected within 12 months.
Tesla's push to deploy autonomous robotaxis faces scrutiny after a fatal crash linked to its Full Self-Driving system, highlighting the system's limitations, especially in conditions like sun glare, and prompting federal investigations into safety concerns.
A Swiftair Boeing 737-400 cargo jet, operating on behalf of DHL, crashed on final approach to Vilnius Airport, impacting a residential building and catching fire. The crash resulted in one crew member's death and injuries to three others, with no ground casualties. The cause is under investigation, with possibilities including technical failure or human error, though terrorism hasn't been ruled out. The incident occurred after normal communication with air traffic control, but contact was lost before switching to the tower frequency.
A DHL-operated Boeing 737-400 cargo plane crashed into a residential building near Vilnius International Airport, Lithuania, during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in one crew member's death and three others hospitalized. The crash set the building and nearby structures on fire, but all 12 residents were evacuated safely. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, considering technical failure, human error, and terrorism, although no explosion was reported before the crash.
Des Moines police are investigating the city's fourth traffic-related fatality of 2024, the third involving a motorcycle, after a crash between a motorcycle and a Jeep at an intersection. The rider, a 41-year-old man, was critically injured and later died at a local hospital. The preliminary investigation suggests a failure to yield and excessive speed may have contributed to the collision. This incident adds to the 58 traffic-related deaths in Iowa this year, 15 fewer than at the same point in 2023.
The NTSB is investigating a fatal crash in San Antonio involving a semi-autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E and a Honda CRV, which resulted in the death of Jeffrey Allen Johnson, 56, from Austin. The NTSB's interest lies in advanced driver assistance systems and how vehicle operators interact with these technologies. The Mustang Mach-E is capable of hands-free driving but still requires driver supervision. Ford has expressed condolences and stated that safety is a top priority, and they will fully collaborate with any resulting investigation.
An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet pilot ejected and parachuted into a backyard in Charleston County, South Carolina. The 911 call revealed the pilot's age, back pain, and confusion about the crash location. The debris from the crash was later found in Williamsburg County. No injuries on the ground were reported, and the pilot was discharged from the hospital. The F-35 program has faced ongoing maintenance delays, with the fighter jets being "mission capable" only 55% of the time, according to a government watchdog report.
A bicyclist in the Northwest Suburbs was critically injured after being struck by a suspected distracted driver. The driver, a 24-year-old woman, became distracted by children in her vehicle and veered off the road, hitting the 48-year-old bicyclist. The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and the crash investigation is ongoing.
The intersection of Rt. 31 and Rt. 19 in Sweden, New York, has reopened after being closed for investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office following a crash. Motorists were advised to use alternate routes during the closure.