All articles tagged with #faa investigation
Two people were killed when a small Airplane Factory Sling crashed in a remote area southwest of Avalon on Catalina Island. Responders declared the victims dead at the scene; the NTSB and FAA will investigate the cause, and roads and trails near the crash site were temporarily closed during the response.
A Delta flight from Houston’s Hobby Airport to Atlanta turned back to Hobby about 15 minutes after takeoff after a man allegedly disrupted the cabin and assaulted another passenger; police detained him, and the crew landed safely. The plane resumed to Atlanta about 90 minutes late with 85 passengers and five crew on board, and the FAA will investigate.
A JetBlue Airbus A320 bound for West Palm Beach suffered an engine failure on takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, with smoke reported in the cockpit. The plane returned for an emergency landing, passengers exited via slides on a taxiway, and there were no injuries. The FAA will investigate; arrivals were briefly paused, then resumed after about an hour.
Newark Liberty International Airport reopened around 7 p.m. after a JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced engine failure and smoke in the cockpit, prompting an evacuation and a temporary ground stop; 122 passengers were aboard and one person was hospitalized, with the FAA investigating and delays expected.
A private helicopter with four people on board crashed in the mountains near Phoenix, Arizona, with rescue crews working to access the remote site; injuries are unconfirmed, and authorities are investigating the incident.
A mid-air collision between two helicopters in Hammonton, New Jersey, resulted in one death and critical injuries to another person, with the FAA launching an investigation into the incident.
Two helicopters collided midair near Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which involved a collision between an Enstrom F-28A and an Enstrom 280C helicopter, with pilots the only occupants.
Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, New Jersey, resulting in one death and one critical injury; investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, focusing on pilot communication and visibility conditions.
A twin-engine Piper PA-30 crashed shortly after takeoff from DuPage Airport in West Chicago, resulting in the deaths of two onboard members of the International Flying Club. The crash prompted a significant emergency response, and investigations are ongoing by the FAA and NTSB. The airport has partially reopened following the incident.
A United Airlines flight clipped another United plane while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport, causing minor damage but no injuries, amid broader air traffic disruptions due to staffing shortages and government shutdowns. The FAA will investigate the incident.
Two people died in a plane crash near Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County, Texas, after the plane hit vehicles and ignited a fire; the FAA is investigating, and the victims have not been identified.
Two Delta planes collided on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, causing damage to both aircraft and prompting an investigation. The crash occurred during taxiing, just hours after a government shutdown that could impact aviation safety oversight. Passengers reported a jarring impact, and authorities are examining whether pilot error, mechanical issues, or ground control contributed to the incident.
Amazon has paused its drone delivery service in the Phoenix area after two MK30 drones crashed into a crane, with no injuries reported. The incident is under investigation by the FAA, and the service suspension follows previous pauses for software updates and validations.
Two planes collided midair at Fort Morgan Municipal Airport in Colorado, resulting in one death and three injuries; the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger's device caught fire, which was quickly contained; the flight later continued to its original destination, and the FAA is investigating.