Sunday 21st July 2013 – Kola Peninsula, near Murmansk, Russia: 3 people – 2 British fishing tourists and their Russian guide/translator were killed after their EC120 helicopter made a hard landing after an unspecified emergency. The passengers are reported to have been killed after exiting the helicopter as it rolled over and were struck by […]

Report on a Northrop T-38 Talon incident at USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a biplane incident at Woodruff, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Sunday 14th July 2013 – Omsk Region, Siberia, Russia: A MI-8 helicopter has crashed at a remote helipad in Siberia, injuring 11 out of 17 occupants. The accident occurred around 10:00 am local time as the helicopter attempted to take off. The helicopter was operated by Gazpromavia. LINKS:http://pda.itar-tass.com/en/c32/807529.htmlhttp://siberiantimes.com/other/others/news/s3239-11-rushed-to-hospital-after-an-mi-8-helicopter-crash-in-tomsk-region/(Disregard incorrect file picture of […]

Monday 8th July 2013 – Utah, USA: Two men on an instructional flight in a Robinson R22 light helicopter were lucky to survive when their machine impacted terrain above 9,000 feet AMSL. After impacting terrain, the helicopter rolled down a hill. The accident occurred in along a remote ridgeline of Utah County near American Fork […]

Sunday 7th July 2013 – Gaza Coast: The instructor pilot and trainee of an F-16i from the Israeli Air Force ejected during a training mission around 50 km off the coast of Gaza on Sunday. According to an IAF spokesman, the single engine of the F-16i shut down after a malfunction. Despite restart attempts, the […]

Report on a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter incident at Alaska, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Lockheed Martin F-16 incident at Gaza. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Saturday 6th July 2013 – San Francisco: An Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 from Korea crash-landed at SF International Saturday. Severe damage and fire. Injuries unclear. Link:http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/UPDATE-San-Francisco-Airliner-Crash–214485261.html

Two people are confirmed dead in Saturday’s Boeing 777 crash at San Francisco International Airport. LINK:http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23214513

Friday 5th July 2013 – Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada: Two men sustained injuries when the helicopter they were flying in struck a tower while working on a 500 kilovolt line Friday afternoon. The lineman reportedly fell from the helicopter at an undetermined height. Both men were taken to the Univeristy of Alberta hospital hospital – […]

Thursday 4th July 2013 – Georgian Bay, Ontario Canada: All three occupants were killed Thursday afternoon when the float plane they were travelling in crashed 200 meters from Griffith Island, Georgian Bay. LINKS:http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/07/04/float_plane_with_3_passengers_crashes_in_georgian_bay.htmlhttp://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/three-dead-after-float-plane-crashes-on-georgian-bay-1.1353778

Tuesday 2nd July 2013 – Fort Smith, Big Horn County, Montana USA: An Aviat A-1B “Husky” light aircraft crashed near Fort Smith on the Crow Reservation Tuesday morning, injuring the two occupants. As of Wednesday 3rd July, both persons have been released from hospital. FAA and NTSB are investigating. LINKShttp://www.chron.com/news/article/Plane-crashes-near-Fort-Smith-with-2-aboard-4643282.phphttp://www.nbcnews.com/id/52387300

Monday 1st July 2013, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia: A Russian MIL-8 helicopter with 28 persons on board has crashed around 50 km to the northwest of Deputatsky in the Sakha Republic, killing at least 21 people. Many of the occupants are reported to be children. Rescue efforts are being hampered by rugged mountainous terrain, darkness […]

Report on a Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante incident at Botswana. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Piper PA-18 Super Cub / Husky incident at Fort Smith area, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Monday 1st July 2013 – Francistown, Botswana: An Embraer 135 jet has crashed 5 km to the northwest of Francistown International Airport in northern Botswana. Two people were killed, although it is unclear if the aircraft any more occupants. The jet had departed Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg for Angola, and Francistown was an intermediate […]

Saturday 29th June 2013 – Finowfurt, Germany: Video appearing online of a display aircraft crashing upon roll-out from an inverted pass. Accident apparently happened at a rockabilly festival at a drag racing track north of Berlin. The pilot had allegedly taken off from a nearby airport and attempted an impromptu inverted display in front of […]

Monday 1st July 2013 – Erstfeld (area), Switzerland: Four people were killed in the second helicopter crash in Switzerland in 2 days. The helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350B3, crashed near the Kröntenhütte mountain hostel (over 6,000 feet elevation) approximately 100 km south of Zurich. The helicopter was operated by Swiss Helicopter AG, and entered into service […]

Report on a biplane incident at Grand Haven, Michigan, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Nanchang CJ-6 incident at Ocean City, Maryland, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Saturday 29th June 2013 – Oxnard, California USA: A homebuilt light aircraft – reportedly a “Less Drag Special” crashed shortly after takeoff from Oxnard Airport around midday Saturday. Two persons on board were killed in the impact. LINK:http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-oxnard-plane-crash-20130629,0,6394975.story

Saturday 29th June 2013 – Pemberton, BC Canada: Four people were killed on Saturday when a Cessna 150 two-place aircraft collided with a motor glider south of Pemberton. LINK:http://www.news1130.com/2013/06/29/fatal-plane-crash-south-of-pemberton/

Saturday 29th June 2013 – Jacumba, San Diego CA, USA: Two people died Saturday afternoon when their Allstar PZL glider crashed at Jacumba airport. LINK:http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/2-Killed-Glider-Plane-Crash-Jacumba-Airport-213707451.html

Saturday 29th June 2013 – Lodrino, Ticino Switzerland: A Eurocopter AS350 helicopter has crashed on takeoff from a quarry, killing 4 people. Two people survived. The helicopter reportedly struck a rock on departure. LINK:http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Police+killed+helicopter+crash+southern+Switzerland/8597551/story.html

Report on a aircraft incident at Pemberton, BC, Canada. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Bell 206 incident at New York, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Friday 27th June 2013, Johnson Creek, Idaho USA: Two light aircraft collided on final approach to the Johnson Creek Airstrip on Friday morning resulting in both crashing from low altitude. The toddler died in the accident and the father was transported to Boise for treatment. The occupants of the other aircraft survived with minor injuries. […]

Friday 28th June 2013, Missoula, Montana USA: A Bell 206 LIII Long Ranger helicopter has crash-landed into the Clark Fork River around 1pm after reporting mechanical failure during a fire-bucket recertification flight. The pilot was uninjured. Some reports indicate that the instructor was located on the banks of the river at the time of the […]

Friday 28th June 2013 – Cantwell, Alaska USA: Just before midday Friday, a Beechcraft Baron carrying three occupants crashed near the Summit Airport, south of Cantwell, creating a debris field over 700 feet in length. All three on board were killed. The aircraft crashed enroute Fairbanks International Airport – Homer, approximately on track. LINK:http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/alaska-dead-small-plane-crash-cantwell-19530568#.Uc6ciNs6TIU

Friday 28th June 2013, Nuevo Porvenir, Guatemala: Six men – possibly associated with the drug trade – were killed when the aircraft they were travelling in impacted a hill near the town of Nuevo Porvenir in Guatemala on Friday. The site was reportedly ransacked by locals who discovered luggage containing US Dollars and Mexican Pesos. […]

Report on a aircraft incident at Cantwell, Alaska, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Bell 206 incident at Montana, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Vans RV-7A incident at South Texas, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Thursday 27th June 2013 – Birdseye, Utah County, Utah USA: The pilot is in a critical condition and passenger dead after a Cessna 172 struck a power line on approach to a road during an emergency landing. The pilot had declared a mayday, reporting smoke in the cockpit and was attempting to land on US […]

Thursday 27th June 2013, Boxwood, Victoria Australia: A 51 year old man died Thursday evening when his Sirrus SR22 struck trees on final approach to a private landing strip in Boxwood near Shepparton Victoria. LINK:http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-28/bad-light-may-have-contributed-to-fatal-plane-crash/4786906

Tuesday 25th June 2013, Wheeling, Chicago Illinois: The pilot and sole occupant of a Beechcraft King Air B200 survived a crash landing about 800 meters short of the runway threshold of Chicago Executive Airport, NW of Chicago on Tuesday evening. The aircraft landed on South Wolf Road adjacent to the Foxboro apartment buildings, hitting a […]

Tuesday 25th June 2013 – Kedarnath Valley, Uttarakhand India: A MI-17 helicopter operated by the Indian Air Force has crashed on return from the Kedarnath Valley around 12:30 pm, following flood rescue operations. As many as 20 people are feared dead. The troops on board the helicopter had been involved in survivor rescue, body retrieval […]

Report on a Beechcraft King Air B200 incident at Chicago, Illinois, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Report on a Mil Mi-17 incident at Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, India. Original post text not recovered from archive.

Monday 24th June 2013 – Quincy, Washington USA: A Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter was engaged in agricultural operations when it struck bird netting over a cherry orchard on Monday morning. The pilot survived the crash, in which the helicopter was extensively damaged. he was taken to Quincy Valley Medical Center for treatment. LINKS:http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Pilot-injured-in-helicopter-crash-4619602.php[…]

Sunday 23rd June 2013 – Boulder, Colorado: Police reported that the single engine aircraft (one source reporting it as a Beechcraft A45) came down short of the Boulder City Municipal Airport, near the U.S. Highway 95 and 93 junction. The crash occurred around 2:45 PM local time as the aircraft was attempting an emergency landing […]

Friday 21st June 2013: At approximately 1:40 pm the aircraft took off from Oakland County International Airport at Waterford, Michigan and at approximately 100 feet altitude requested a return to land from air traffic control. The aircraft then crashed beyond the end of the runway, killing three persons instantly, and the fourth died in hospital. […]

Thursday 20th June 2013: A Russian-built MI-17 operated by the Nicaraguan Army has crashed on operations near the Momotombo Volcano around 10:30 am local time. It is reported that the helicopter experienced “mechanical problems” at altitude before descending uncontrolled into terrain adjacent to a lake en-route to the military base at La Paz Centro – […]

Wednesday 19th June 2013: A helicopter – reportedly a Eurocopter AS350 B3 – has crashed in remote NW Nepal, killing a Nepalese passenger and seriously injuring two others including the Italian pilot. The helicopter had been involved in a rescue mission following landslides near Hilsa village, and crashed while attempting an emergency landing adjacent to […]

Wednesday 19th June 2013. A training flight ended with a crash when a Cessna 172 struck power lines when attempting to land at James H Easom Field, near Newton Ms around 930 in the morning. The 57 year old student was killed and the instructor survived. The instructor is the son of a pilot who […]

Saturday 15th June 2013: A Gulfstream IV jet carrying former US President George W Bush en-route Philadelphia-Dallas made a precautionary landing at Louisville, Kentucky after pilots reported smelling smoke in the cockpit. After a short period on the ground, the aircraft continued to Dallas with no further incident. The Gulfstream IV is a early generation […]

Saturday 15th June 2013: A pilot flying a homebuilt aircraft crashed his aircraft shortly after takeoff after experiencing an apparent engine failure. The aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the airport, near the intersection of Sorento and West Elverta Roads, near the town of Elverta. The pilot was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. […]

Thursday 13th June 2013, Chino, San Bernardino County, California: A Bombardier/Canadair Challenger 600 (CL-600-2B16) has impacted a hangar at Chino airport during engine testing. Three engineers were on board at the time – no injuries were sustained in either the hangar or aircraft. The hangar is substantially damaged. The linked story contains a photograph of […]

The NTSB has released a preliminary report into the accident that killed all three occupants of the EMS helicopter on 6th June 2013. The report is a simple synopsis of the facts surrounding the case. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ NTSB Identification: ERA13FA273 14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation Accident occurred Thursday, June 06, 2013 in Manchester, KY Aircraft: […]

The single-engine Pipistrel Alpha Trainer crashed around 2am after reporting a low fuel state. The aircraft crash-landed, killing the 62 year old pilot and injuring the 22 year old passenger. The aircraft was enroute from Indiana to Borger, Texas when the crash occurred around 25 miles away from the destination. It was also reported that […]

NTSB are investigating the crash of a LifeTeam Bell 206 Long Ranger that occurred at 11:16 PM last Thursday 6th June in Manchester, Kentucky USA. 3 personnel were killed as the helicopter impacted the ground as it approached to land at the helipad where it was based. Fog was reported in the area, although NTSB […]

Report on a helicopter incident at Oklahoma, USA. Original post text not recovered from archive.

A 737-800 jet operated by budget carrier Lion Air and carrying more than 100 people has overshot the runway Denpasar International Airport on the Island of Bali in Indonesia and impacted the water. All occupants are said to have been successfully evacuated from the aircraft. At this stage no deaths are reported, although several people were…

A woman flying an ultralight from Caboolture in Queensland Australia to the Glass House Mountains failed to return from her flight on Sunday. The wreckage was located this morning QLD time. LINK: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/poor-light-halts-search-for-missing-plane/story-e6frf7kf-1226569627558

A search aircraft has located the wreckage of a DHC6 Twin Otter turboprop carrying 3 Canadians. Reports indicated that the wreckage on the side of a steep slope contained no survivors. Link ABC: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/survivors-plane-crash-antarctic...

Saturday 19th January 2013 A 1964 Beechcraft Baron crashed after experiencing engine trouble near Magnum, SW Oklahoma. Link, News OK: http://newsok.com/plane-crash-kills-3-near-mangum-oklahoma-highway-patrol-rep...

A Piper Navajo crashed shortly after takeoff from Angel Albino Corzo Airport, killing 8 persons on board. The accident occurred in the Southern Staten of Chiapas, near the captial Tuxtla Gutierrez. Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/01/18/284163/mexico-plane-crash-kills-8-off...

Saturday 19th January 2013 Link: http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/latest/15882286/ultralight-plane-cras...

Wed 16th January 2013 A helicopter with one person on board has impacted a crane atop a London skyscraper before crashing to the ground in a fireball. Although the accident happened in morning peak hour only one person on the ground was killed. Link: USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/01/16/london-helicopter-crash/1...

Initial report via Sky News - no details as yet. http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=834589

A helicopter reportedly collided with a power line and crashed on the A6 motorway in SW Germany on Thursday. The helicopter collided with a vehicle on the highway. The pilot was the only casualty. Links: Expatica: http://www.expatica.com/de/news/german-news/one-dead-in-german-helicopter-crash-on-highway_255077.html The Voice of Russia:…

An ultralight aircraft has crashed around 10:10 am local time in Northern Tasmania, Near York Town. No further details until next of kin have been notified. Link - News.com.au : http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/light-plane-crashes-in-tasmania/story-e6frfku9-1226551899442

This week: 1. TUESDAY 8th: An RAF Tucano trainer made a wheels-up landing at RAF Base Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire. No injuries. 2. WEDNESDAY 10th: An RAF Grob Tutor trainer made a forced landing into a field near RAF Base Cranwell in Lincolnshire. No injuries. Links: 1.…

Tuesday 26th December 2012: An AN 72 has crashed in southern Kazakhstan around 7pm local time killing all on board. Link: http://www.bayoubuzz.com/us-news/item/223574-27-die-in-kazakh-jet-crash Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

A Tupolev Tu 204 with 12 persons on board ran off the end of the runway at Vnukovo Airport in Russia on Saturday 29th December. 5 persons have been confirmed killed. Several causes have been postulated including adverse weather, pilot error or malfunction caused by recent maintenance. The aircraft was not carrying paying passengers. Link - Russia…

A Tupolev Tu 204 with 12 persons on board ran off the end of the runway at Vnukovo Airport in Russia on Saturday 29th December. 5 persons have been confirmed killed. Several causes have been postulated including adverse weather, pilot error or malfunction caused by recent maintenance. The aircraft was not carrying paying passengers. Link - Russia…

Monday 7th January 2013 Reports are coming in that a BV234 Chinook helicopter operated by Columbia Helicopters Peru SAC has crashed in Northern Peru, killing all 7 persons on board. The wreckage was engulfed in flames after the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from Pucallpa international airport enroute for Tarapoto. The flight was for an…

An Air Bagan jet has crash landed in central Myanmar killing 3 nationals. The jet carrying 63 persons including international tourists crashed onto a road near the airport of Heho. Two Americans, a Briton and Korean were listed as being injured. Local officials reported that the aircraft was attempting to land in fog and the pilot mistook the road…

A Mil MI8 belonging to the Interior Ministry has crashed after take off near the central Ukraine city of Olexandriya killing all 5 persons on board. The accident happened in the evening of Tuesday 25th December around 300 Km to the SE of the capital, Kiev. Link - Global Post:…

Friday 4th January 2013, ~2 :20 pm local time: A 1957 Beechcraft Bonanza encountered severe propeller and engine difficulties before diving into a suburban house in Palm Coast FLA. The 3 occupants of the aircraft died, and despite damage and ensuing fire, nobody on the ground was injured. FAA investigates. Link - Wesh:…

Saturday 5th January 2013: A family of 5 were killed when their twin engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near the town of Grenoble. Weather was reportedly clear when the aircraft vanished from radar enroute to Morocco. Link - Fox: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/01/05/plane-crash-in-french-alps-kills-5/

Wednesday 2nd January 2013, Seminole County Oklahoma: Shortly after takeoff the Eurocopter EC130 apparently experienced engine failure and made a hard landing close to the departure airport. 4 persons were on board including 2 nurses, a paramedic and pilot - the latter may have broken a leg. Images show the helicopter badly damaged but upright in…

Wednesday 2nd January 2013, Seminole County Oklahoma: Shortly after takeoff the Eurocopter EC130 apparently experienced engine failure and made a hard landing close to the departure airport. 4 persons were on board including 2 nurses, a paramedic and pilot - the latter may have broken a leg. Images show the helicopter badly damaged but upright in…

Wednesday 2nd January 2013, around 4pm local: Glen Philip Ray, 56 of Grover Beach died on Wednesday when the vintage Luscombe 8A he was piloting crashed into the Oceano Dunes area south of San Fransisco in California. Link to crash details and bio - The San Luis Obispo Tribune:…

Wednesday 2nd January 2013, ~6:15 am local: The pilot and sole occupant of a helicopter involved in agricultrual operations has crashed in the early hours of Wednesday morning near Lake Woollomes SW of Delano, Calif. The helicopter crashed into a vineyard, and was thought to be conducting frost control operations. The pilot has been identified as…

Wednesday 2nd January 2013 ~ 9pm local: A helicopter of indeterminate type operated by Mercy Air Med has crashed enroute from Mason City to Emmetsburg. There were no survivors. Link - Desmoines Register: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130103/NEWS/301030076/Report-Medical-helicopter-crashes-in-northern-Iowa

Monday December 31st 2012 An Airbus A319 en route Geneva Edinburgh experienced an engine oil issue and the pilot elected to shut the engine down in flight. The aircraft diverted to Luton and landed safely. Link - Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/jan/01/easyjet-plane-makes-emergency-...

Saturday 29th December 2012, ~ 10am local time. A Lancair IV-P has crashed in San Diego, killing a prominent Arizona businessman, his wife and daughter. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft "spinning" before impacting terrain. The Lancair is a very popular and proven kit aircraft, built since 1993 with around 360 aircraft produced. Lancair…

Video footage shows what is apparently a rescue helicopter lining up to winch a swimmer to safety. The helicopter appears to settle into the water with forward speed. All crew members and the swimmer were able to swim to shore. Link - BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-20880911

A Tupolev Tu 204 with 12 persons on board ran off the end of the runway at Vnukovo Airport in Russia on Saturday 29th December. 5 persons have been confirmed killed. Several causes have been postulated including adverse weather, pilot error or malfunction caused by recent maintenance. The aircraft operated by Red Wings was not carrying paying…

Approximately 10am Monday 17th December 2012: A light aircraft - reportedly a Cessna - has crashed near the coastal town of Burren River (near Hervey Bay) close to Burren Heads Road. One person has been confirmed dead at the scene. Link - Brisbane Times:…

Name of the sole occupant of Friday's helicopter crash into Tampa Bay has been released. http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/article/284862/250/Crews-suspend-search-for-pilot-in-helicopter-crash Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Name of the sole occupant of Friday's helicopter crash into Tampa Bay has been released. http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/article/284862/250/Crews-suspend-search-for-pilot-in-helicopter-crash Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

An amphibious aircraft crashed in Calaveras Country California on Friday, killing the 68 year old pilot. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22060693/danville-man-killed-plan...

A 68 year old man was killed Friday 23rd november 2012 when his Cessna 310 crashed in Mancelona, Michigan enroute Gaylord to Cadillac. http://www.toledoblade.com/Nation/2012/11/24/Plane-crash-in-Mich-kills-pilot....

Wednesday 21st November 2012: A military aeroplane operated by the Yemeni military has crashed near Sanaa airport in the Hasab district killing all 10 occupants. The Russian made Antonov plane crashed in an abandoned market area after the pilot reported an engine problem. On board the aircraft were three crew members and 7 newly-graduated military…

A florida couple were killed on Monday when the Piper PA 28 Cherokee crashed into wooded terrain in Canton, CT around 10:30 PM. They were travelling to attend the funeral of the pilot's father. [Pic - NBC] Link - NBC: http://ow.ly/fti8Y

Wed 21st Nov 2012, ~8:00 am A helicopter on a training flight has crashed on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, killing both occupants. The helicopter crashed into a wooded area in Sierra de Grota Funda. Link - Fox News: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/11/21/helicopter-crash-in-brazil-kills-2/#ixzz2CtoZKU3q The names have been released,…

Wednesday 21st November 2012: An Egyptian Air Force Mig 21 fighter has crashed to the north of Aswan killing the pilot. Link - Miami Herald: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/21/3107842/egypt-pilot-killed-in-jet-crash.html Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Wednesday 21st November 2012: An ultralight aircraft has crashed on the outskirts of Montreal in Saint-Jean-Baptiste around 10:30 am. The sole occupant was killed. Link - CBC News: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2012/11/21/montreal-plane-crash.html Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Wednesday 21st November 2012: An ultralight aircraft has crashed on the outskirts of Montreal in Saint-Jean-Baptiste around 10:30 am. The sole occupant was killed. Link - CBC News: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2012/11/21/montreal-plane-crash.html Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Sunday morning, 18th November 2012: A Cessna 208 Caravan has crashed near the town of snow lake north of Winnipeg resulting in the death of the 40 year old pilot and injury of the seven passengers. It is understood that the aircraft was on a charter related to a mine site in Snow Lake. The alarm was raised after one of the passengers made a…

Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday 19th November 2012. A PAI Airbus A310 returned to Karachi Airport, Pakistan after developing a serious engine problem during the flight. The flight, carrying 168 passengers landed after 55 minutes flight with no further problems. Link - Daily Times:…

Saturday 17th November 2012: A Piper PA-46-500TP "Meridian" turboprop aircraft has crashed in Alberta with the death of the pilot/sole occupant, a man aged 52. The aircraft was travelling between High Level and La Crete in northern Alberta when it encountered poor visibility. Link- Edmonton CTV News:…

Sunday, 18th November 2012, 3:12 PM local time: A light aircraft has crashed in Krasnodar in southern Russia on Sunday, killing two occupants. Link - China Daily: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2012-11/18/content_15939673.htm Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Sunday 28th November 2012, 2:00 PM: The aircraft encountered problems during the landing sequence and landed hard and short of the runways at Niagara District Airport. The teo occupants suffered minor injuries. Link - The Spec: http://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/article/838568--two-hurt-when-plane-lands...

Thursday 15th November. Cathay flight CX882 was enroute from Hong Kong to Los Angles when a pressurisation fault caused oxygen masks to be deployed and the flight diverted to Alaska. The 288 passengers were placed on a replacement aircraft on Friday. The Boeing 777 300ER is being assessed for repair. Link - The Standard:…

The helicopter crashed into a lake about 80 km NE of Ottawa, presumably on Sunday 18th November 2012 (lilnked story does not specify). The pilot was about to land next to the lake to meet his brother when he was apparently blinded by the low sun and crashed into the water. The brother paddled to the scene in a kayak and rescued the pilot, who…

Two persons died on Sudnay in Burlington Wisconsin when the aircraft crashed whilst landing. The aircraft - a Grumman AA1encountered difficulty at 1:26 PM as it manoeuvred to land. Link - Chacago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-2-reported-dead-in-wisc...

On an eventful Sunday 18th November Pakistan's flag carrier had a second aircraft experience engine trouble - a Jeddah-Lahore Boeing 747 had to shut down an engine and land at Karachi. On the same day, the regional PIA office in Lahore caught fire. In more encouraging news the A310 pilot from PIA is set to receive a medal for correctly following…

A 60 year old woman has died whilst flying a Jabiru light aircraft on her second solo flight. The woman, identified as Debra Sue Birch, encountered difficulty shortly after takeoff and crashed into airport hangars on Sunday 18th November 2012. Link - Jacksonville Press:…

Altadena, California Saturday 17th November 2012, 4:00 PM: Two OH-58 Helicopters have collided during departure/arrival operations at/over the Pasadena PD Helipad. [Picture - CBS 8] 4 crew members and 2 people on the ground were injured during the collision, which left both helicopters badly damaged but remaining upright on their skids. Footage…

A Mil Mil-8 helicopter operated by Utair carrying 20 persons crashed on landing near Omsk, central Russia, resulting in the injury of four occupants. The Omsk Oblast region is involved in the oil and gas industry Link: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2012/11/17/Four-injured-in-Russian-helicopter-crash/UPI-30921353163493/ 2,500 Km away in…

A man was killed when his light aircraft crashed about 9 km to the north of Morgan County Airport, Utah on Thursday 15th November 2012. The aircraft was determined missing by family who found the wreckage from the air in a remote canyon area. The pilot, identified as 50-year-old Darren Tidwell, was declared dead at the scene. Crews are removing…

Thursday 15th November 2012, 10:00 local: The helicopter made a precautionary landing on a school oval in Portland. No injuries, no damage. Link: http://mobile.oregonlive.com/advorg/pm_29233/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=5c0KkrDw Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Thursday 15th November 2012 12:09 PM: A helicopter conducting power line inspections for NYSEG has apparently struck a power line and crashed near the Chemung River in Corning NY. Two men on board the helicopter died at the scene - the helicopter was consumed by fire. The helicopter was operated by a third party and contracted to NYSEG. FAA…

Thursday 15th November 2012, ~3:30 PM local: The F22 Raptor was returning from a training mission to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida , when the pilot ejected. The aircraft crashed on Tyndall AFB land, and did not cause any loss of life. The pilot landed safely under parachute. Tyndall AFB is a training base for the F22 Raptor. Here is a…

The helicopter crashed in the Guelmim area of SW Morocco late on Wednesday 14th November killing 8 persons, with one of the three survivors dying at the Guelmim Military Hospital. A source from the Guelmim Military Hospital unofficially released the crash information under the condition of anonymity. Link:…

Thursday 15th November 2012 : A 62 year old man from South Australia has died when the aircraft he was flying crashed to the South of Bamaga, QLD near the Cotterell River. The site was located Friday morning local time and the body recovered to Thursday Island Hospital. Link - ABC News Australia:…

Thursday 15th November 2012, ~3:30 PM local: The F22 Raptor was returning from a training mission to Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida , when the pilot ejected. The aircraft crashed on Tyndall AFB land, and did not cause any loss of life. The pilot landed safely under parachute. Tyndall AFB is a training base for the F22 Raptor. Here is a…

Thursday 15th November 2012, 10:00 local: The helicopter made a precautionary landing on a school oval in Portland. No injuries, no damage. Link: http://mobile.oregonlive.com/advorg/pm_29233/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=5c0KkrDw Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

The helicopter crashed in the Guelmim area of SW Morocco late on Wednesday 14th November killing 8 persons, with one of the three survivors dying at the Guelmim Military Hospital. A source from the Guelmim Military Hospital unofficially released the crash information under the condition of anonymity. Link:…

Thursday 15th November 2012, 10:28 AM: A South Korean Air Force T-50 training jet has crashed into mountains in the NE of South Korea. Cause of the crash is unclear, and it is not known if the pilot ejected safely. Link - Yonhap News Agency: http://ow.ly/fiSQX Background: The T-50 is a single-engine training jet, and also is ROK's first indigenous…

The T-50B supersonic training jet was part of the "Black Eagles" Republic of Korea Air Force display team, and appears to have crashed into a mountain shortly after take off from the home base of the team - the 8th Fighter Wing at Wonju AB, Gangwon Province. (Image from Boston.com) Here is a pic of the T-50B in flight, with the distinctive livery…

Saturday November 10th 2012 - Russia: Various sources today are reporting an Airbus A340 carrying 256 persons enroute Paris - New Caledonia made an emergency landing at the Khabarovsk Novy airport in far-Eastern Russia. The airline has not been identified at the time of writing. Reports indicate the aircraft crew responded to cockpit indications…

Wednesday 14th November, North Easter Iran: A helicopter carrying 5 persons injured in a vehicle crash has struck a power line and crashed, killing all on board including 4 helicopter crew and a doctor. 8 persons died at the scene, and 2 died later in hospital. The Air Force helicopter was on lease to the Emergency Medical Services in Iran. Link -…

The Piper PA-32 Cherokee 6 single engine aircraft had departed Hawkins Field Airport for a short 10 nautical mile flight (18 Km) to Raymond when it encountered engine problems. On attempting to return to the field, the aircraft crashed into a house just 1.5 Km south of the threshold of runway 34 at Hawkins Field. Three persons on board died at the…

Tuesday 13th November 2:30 PM local time: An ultralight aircraft has crashed in a stream near the town of Arvika in SW Sweden, resulting in the death of two men aged in their 60's. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft lose a wing at low altitude before descending uncontrolled to the ground. Link http://www.thelocal.se/44406/20121113/

Monday November 12th 2012, 10:10 AM: It is nice to report a good outcome for a change. A 74 year old pilot experienced engine trouble in his V-Tail Beechcraft Bonanza enroute from Clinton to Fort Smith and elected to make a precautionary landing on Highway 59, north of Barling. After a check of the engine (and repair?) the police blocked the…

AOL Travel reports of "terror" as plane "slides off runway": http://ow.ly/fdmU8 ...while Bloomberg Business Week reports that the plane "slides off Denver taxiway: http://ow.ly/fdmOW

Sunday 11th November 2012: CCTV from adjacent to the Sao Paulo Congonhas airport has shown a Citation Jet III overrunning the end of the runway at very high speed, becoming airborne over an embankment and coming to a standstill just short of a busy road. Smoke and flame can be seen engulfing the aircraft, which appeared badly damaged. Amazingly…

NTSB and FAA are at the site of Saturday's fatal accident. A TV interview with NTSB indicated that the only wreckage found thus far is the fuselage. In addition, information from ATC (air traffic control) indicates that the aircraft had climbed to 27,000 feet before suddenly descending and disappearing from radar at about 7:20 PM local time (which…

Nov - 11 - 2012 - 1100Z by Australia - Atc Satellite Feed ( download ) Click here to download: EK413 ENG FAIL AUDIO.mp3 (3.6 MB) One for the aircraft geeks - from 3:40 mark, hear the emergency radio call from the crew of Emirates EK413 and subsequent flight progress via radio calls to Air Traffic Control in Australia. From www.liveatc.net

In what appears to be an engine failure, a Cessna 210 has landed on a road 2 Km from the threshold of Jasper Country Airport runway 34. The aircraft struck a fire hydrant on landing and was damaged. The two persons on board survived without injury. The aircraft has been transported to Jasper County Airport for inspection. Link - MyFoxAtlanta.com:…

An Emirates A380 operating EK 413 from Sydney to Dubai experienced an engine failure 20 minutes after departing Sydney, bound for Dubai on Sunday evening Australian time. Passengers reported hearing loud bangs and seeing sparks and flames from the number 3 engine on the starboard (right) side of the aircraft. The aircraft returned to Sydney and…

UPDATE: A Cessna 421 "Golden Eagle" was the aircraft type involved in the crash last Saturday ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_421 ). This aircraft is relatively fast and complex for a piston engine type of its age; being pressurised it can fly at higher altitudes. On board the aircraft were a father and son: Scott Clarke (41), a doctor from…

Two persons are presumed dead in the crash of a light aircraft associated with the Birr Flying Club. The accident occurred in central Ireland in County Offaly around 4:50 pm local time, when contact with air traffic control was lost. Link - Irish Examiner:…

Two men have died in a light aircraft crash in the Limpopo Province of South Africa on Friday 9th November 2012. The aircraft was apparently on a training flight that had departed Wonderboom Airport in Pretoria, and impacted a mountain in the Ysterberg Range between Mokopane and Polokwane. Peaks in this region reach almost 2,000 meters (6,561…

7:30 PM Saturday 10th November 2012 (CA Time): Fresno County Sheriff's Department has located the wreckage of a twin engine Cessna aircraft that crashed near the intersection of Nevins and Dinkey Creek Roads, south of Shaver Lake. The crash site is approximately 210 Km to the East of Salinas, CA. The aircraft was en-route from Salinas airport to…

Friday 9th November 2012: An Algerian Airforce C295 cargo plane has crashed enroute from Paris to Algeria. The Airbus Military (Spain)manufactured plane crashed in Trelans near the city of Avignon. 2 persons are still missing from the wreckage. Link: Newvision - http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/637180-algerian-military-plane-crash-kills-4.html Air…

Saturday 10th November: A Turkish Military Blackhawk helicopter has crashed on Herekol mountain, in the Pervari area of Siirt province during operations in adverse weather. 17 persons have been reported killed in the crash in SE Turkey. Link - Reuters/Yahoo:…

Thursday 8th November 2012, 09:22 Washington time: A Trike ultralight aircraft crashed during a training flight, killing both occupants. The crash occurred approximately 15 km to the SW of Chelan Airport, from where the aircraft departed. Killed were Rob "Bedo" Lyons, 58 - Chief Flying Instructor/Owner of Adventure Aviation Flights and his student…

A Robinson R22 crashed in the central Otago region of New Zealand Thursday evening NZ time, killing the sole occupant. Link - MSN NZ http://news.msn.co.nz/nationalnews/8561483/helicopter-pilot-killed-in-wanaka-crash Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

A flying instructor and student died on Friday morning Australian time when their aircraft crashed into a field just under 4 Km to the south of Lismore Airport NSW. The aircraft operated by Air Gold Coast ( http://www.airgoldcoast.com.au/ ) was on a training flight with instructor and student. Several witnesses described the aircraft in a steep…

Wednesday 11:30 am local time - Syracuse, NY a Delta Airlines MD-80 jet carrying 102 persons experienced an engine failure and returned to land safely. Link - Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/11/07/delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-new-york-after-engine-fails/

Tuesday morning Kansas time - a Cessna Caravan registered to FedEx has crashed shortly after departing Mid-Continent Airport SW of Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft experienced mechanical difficulties and the pilot was attempting to return to the airport when it impacted trees to the north of 47th Street, apparently on the extended center-line of…

Approximately 1pm local time on Tuesday, a small aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Anadarko Municipal Airport, approximately 80 Km SW of Oklahoma City, OK. According to Caddo County Sheriff's Office, the pilot died. (Image source - Sky News 9) Link - NewsOn6:…

The 1977 Cessna 172N registered to the Royal Queensland Aeroclub crashed in a field 10 km NNW of Beaudesert QLD, approximately 50 Km inland from the Gold Coast. The accident occurred at approximately 2pm local time. The aircraft was extensively damaged, but the pilot survived with only a laceration and fractured leg. Wreckage image and link from…

The aircraft was undertaking aerial photography approximately 70 Km to the East of San Jose when an engine failure occurred at approximately 1,200 ft. A forced landing was made to an alfalfa field and the nose gear struck a hole, which flipped the aircraft onto its roof. Both passengers exited the aircraft unharmed. Link - Patterson Irrigator:…

Local law enforcement stated that the aircraft crashed during an attempted landing to a private strip near Groesbeck, Texas (East of Waco) on Monday afternoon. Link - SFGATE: http://www.sfgate.com/news/texas/article/Man-dies-in-Central-Texas-aircraft-crash-4010862.php Location map:

A 55 year old student pilot - James Ross - died when the plane he was flying crashed short of the grass runway at Gothenburg Nebraska. Link - SFGate: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Student-pilot-dies-in-Nebraska-plane-crash-4008960.php

The aircraft apparently experienced engine failure short of the field. Two men walked away from aircraft. Link - BBC: http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-20196910 Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Sunday evening Missouri time a twin engine aircraft crashed near Stotts City in Lawrence county. Two people have been confirmed dead. Link - News Leader: http://www.news-leader.com/article/20121105/NEWS01/311050023/plane-crash-lawrence-county?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7C&nclick_check=1 Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

A 52 year old man - Terry Kronk - from the Darling Downs, West of Brisbane QLD was killed in the accident. Link - ABC News Australia: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-03/aviation-community-in-shock-after-light-plane-crash/4351542

The helicopter was assisting in a night-time search in NW Atlanta for a missing child when it seems evident it struck powerlines. The helicopter crashed near the I-20 and a fire ensued. No injuries reported on the ground. The child was later found unhurt. Link - AJC: http://m.ajc.com/news/news/police-helicopter-crashes-in-nw-atlanta/nSw6K/ Air…

Columbia's Interior Minister was lucky to survive what looked like loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) due to running out of power. Helicopter successfully returned to the landing site. Interesting assertions in the text of the story. Link: Columbia Reports…

The warbird replica apparently crashed into trees after takeoff near Helidon, west of Brisbane in Queensland Australia. The crash happened at around 9:30 am local time and the pilot died at the scene. Link – The Australian:http://m.theaustralian.com.au/news/plane-on-fire-following-crash-at-helidon-near-toowoomba/story-e6frg6n6-1226509648682Air Crash Report – Real time air crash news and follow-up.

In Southwestern Spain today, a Northrop F5 jet crashed on landing after an apparent engine failure. The instructor pilot was killed and the second pilot suffered serious injuries. Link: WSLS10 http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/nov/02/spanish-fighter-jet-crash-kills-1-pilot-ar-2331849/ Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

The ultralight aircraft carrying a single occupant "crash-landed" in a field after apparently experiencing in-flight failure. Link - The Age: http://m.theage.com.au/victoria/aerochute-pilot-crashlands-20121103-28qry.html Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

The crash occurred near the Alex City Airport, and two persons have been transported to hospital with NLT (non-life-threatening) injuries. Links: wfsa.com - http://www.wsfa.com/story/19980786/helicopter-crashes-in-alexander-city cbs42.com - http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Helicopter-crash-in-Alexander-City/s5NtIVfA1k6IIbrQFzvImQ.cspx

2 men have sustained serious injuries and a third has died at the scene of a Cessna 172 Crash at a country airstrip early this afternoon Australian time. The aircraft was on approach to a private airstrip on the outskirts of the central Victorian city of Bendigo when it clipped a powerline on approach to land. One man died at the scene and two…

A 77 year old man has been confirmed as the deceased in a Cessna 172 crash that also left two men seriously injured. The accident occurred NE of Melbourne, Victoria and ATSB investigators will arrive this morning Australian time. Link – ABC Australia:http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-30/police-confirm-identity-of-plane-crash-victim/4340686?section=vicAir Crash Report – Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Names and details of the two occupants of a Glasair crash on Byron, USA have been released: Link - NBC: http://m.nbcbayarea.com/nbcbayarea/pm_108028/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=D02N0QPy Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

2 men have sustained serious injuries and a third has died at the scene of a Cessna 172 Crash at a country airstrip early this afternoon Australian time. The aircraft was on approach to a private airstrip on the outskirts of the central Victorian city of Bendigo when it clipped a powerline on approach to […]

Thursday 25th October, approximately 1720 hrs local West African time (UTC +1): Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai of Taraba State has been critically injured after the turbine-powered Cessna 208 Caravan he was piloting crashed. It is apparent that the aircraft was on approach to the airfield in the late afternoon with the strip in sight when […]

Another light aircraft has crashed onto a major highway in the USA - this time in New Hampshire on the I-93 on Thursday October 25th 2012. The Beechcraft Bonanza single engine aircraft had taken off from Nashua Airport (known as Boire Field) approximately 20 miles to the SSW and was enroute to Laconia a further 30 miles to the North. The aircraft…

Maryland Heights, Missouri Wednesday 24th October 2012: Two people have been critically injured when the Piper Cherokee PA28 in which they were travelling crashed on landing next to Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis County. The aircraft reportedly flipped and landed in the water. Link:…

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the UK Department of Transport has issued Special Bulletin S6/2012 G-CHCN relating to the ditching of a CHC EC225 in the North Sea on Monday 22nd October. The bulletin cites that an "...examination has identified a 360 degree circumferential crack on the bevel gear vertical shaft, in the vicinity of…

A Glasair III high performance homebuilt has crashed near Byron, California killing the two occupants. A local farmer, first to the scene, encountered the wreckage in flames. It is unclear if the aircraft was on approach or departure when the accident occurred. Link:http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_21838016/officials-say-1-dead-plane-crash-near-byronAir Crash Report – Real time air crash news and follow-up.

Monday 23rd October 2012: A Super Puma helicopter operated by CHC has ditched in the North Sea. All 19 passengers were rescued after exiting the floating helicopter. Link: http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/oct/22/uk-19-people-rescued-after-helicopter-crash-lands-ar-2303317/

A small plane has "crash landed" on a South Wisconsin highway. No injuries. Link: http://www.jsonline.com/newswatch/175327401.html Air Crash Report - Real time air crash news and follow-up.

The Lake Renegade LA 250 crashed in dense bush near Pickle Lake carrying four people. One person survived. http://www.torontosun.com/2012/10/17/three-die-in-plane-crash-in-northwestern-ontario

Fears are held for the occupants of a helicopter missing since yesterday in the rugged Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Three persons - two Australians and a New Zealander were on board. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8495585/aussies-kiwi-missing-in-png-helicopter #helicopter #crash #png

RAF Lossiemouth have recovered two personnel and two are missing after an accident resulting in the loss of two aircraft. http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/two-rescued-following-raf-aircraft-cra...

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The military plane has reportedly impacted housing, which is now on fire. http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/06/21/indonesia-military-plane-crash....

Reports now indicating the Indonesian Air Force aircraft involved in today's crash was a 30+ year old German-made Fokker F-27 turboprop. The aircraft was apparently circling to land near the Halim Air Base when it impacted terrain. http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/indonesian-air-force-fokker-27-cras...

20 Jun 2012 Another NATO helicopter crashes in Afghanistan - 2 dead http://www.voanews.com/content/helicopter-crash-kills-nato-soldiers-afghanist...

Two occupants have survived a helicopter crash that resulted in the machine catching fire. Accident happened near Ceduna in SA. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/two-escape-helicopter-cras...

Two occupants have survived a helicopter crash that resulted in the machine catching fire. Accident happened near Ceduna in SA.http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/two-escape-helicopter-cras…

11am local time, a helicopter has crashed near the Redcliffe Airport in QLD to the north of Brisbane. Two people extricated themselves from the helicopter, which may have subsequently caught fire. A local flying training organisation has been suggested as the operator of the helicopter, but this has not been confirmed. Link - The Courier Mail:…

A police helicopter that crashed last Sunday was carrying Kenya's Vie President, who was killed. http://www.amsterdamnews.com/news/kenya-s-longest-serving-vice-president-is-k...

A police helicopter that crashed last Sunday was carrying Kenya’s Vie President, who was killed.http://www.amsterdamnews.com/news/kenya-s-longest-serving-vice-president-is-k…

Despite being urged to eject, a pilot has apparently stayed with his stricken jet to avoid crashing into a village. The crash of the Sukhoi SU-25 jet occurred in Belarus. http://en.ria.ru/mlitary_news/20120612/173989627.html

Despite being urged to eject, a pilot has apparently stayed with his stricken jet to avoid crashing into a village. The crash of the Sukhoi SU-25 jet occurred in Belarus.http://en.ria.ru/mlitary_news/20120612/173989627.html

A parachuting plane has crashed whilst attempting to land during a storm in Kiev, Ukraine. 5 persons on board were killed, and 13 injured at the Borodyanko provincial airport. Link - Sacramento Bee: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/10/4551298/5-dead-13-injured-in-small-plane.html

A parachuting plane has crashed whilst attempting to land during a storm in Kiev, Ukraine. 5 persons on board were killed, and 13 injured at the Borodyanko provincial airport. Link – Sacramento Bee:http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/10/4551298/5-dead-13-injured-in-small-plane.html

A Dana airlines MD-83 jet has crashed in Lagos, Nigeria and 183 people are believed to have died. It is understood the jet may have also impacted a 2 storey building during the crash. Reports are also surfacing that one survivor has been found. Link, Washington Post (initial information):…

A cargo plane has crashed in Ghana's capital Accra on Saturday night. The aircraft crashed through the airport perimeter and collided with a bus. 10 people are reported dead. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f= /n/a/2012/06/02/international/i144532D91.DTL

A Eurocopter AS350 B2 Squirrel (A-Star) has crashed near Terrace in British Columbia. The helicopter, owned by Bailey Helicopters, was believed to be on a training flight that crashed in the morning in reportedly poor weather.

A Dana airlines MD-83 jet has crashed in Lagos, Nigeria and 183 people are believed to have died. It is understood the jet may have also impacted a 2 storey building during the crash. Reports are also surfacing that one survivor has been found. Link, Washington Post (initial information):http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/devastating-plane-crash-in-nigeria/2012/0…

A Eurocopter AS350 B2 Squirrel (A-Star) has crashed near Terrace in British Columbia. The helicopter, owned by Bailey Helicopters, was believed to be on a training flight that crashed in the morning in reportedly poor weather.

A Russian military Antonov AN-30 jet has crashed on landing at Chaslav, 75 km from Prague in the Czech Republic. Despite catching fire, no deaths were reported. Link: http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/russian-jet-crash-in-1444231.html

A Russian military Antonov AN-30 jet has crashed on landing at Chaslav, 75 km from Prague in the Czech Republic. Despite catching fire, no deaths were reported. Link:http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/russian-jet-crash-in-1444231.html

A Hawker Hunter jet trainer crashed in California on Friday, killing the civilian-contractor pilot. The privately-owned jet was contracted to play the enemy in military exercises. Link - Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/18/1-dead-after-military-trainer-jet-crash-...

Two Pakistan Airforce Training aircraft have collided over northern Islamabad killing all occupants. Link - Times of India: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pakistan-air-collision-kill...

The aircraft incolved in the recent crash in Jomjom, near Kathmandu in Nepal has been named as a Dornier 228 operated by Agni Air. The accident killed 15 people and left 6 survivors. Link: http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/15/11715632-six-survive-devastat...

The aircraft incolved in the recent crash in Jomjom, near Kathmandu in Nepal has been named as a Dornier 228 operated by Agni Air. The accident killed 15 people and left 6 survivors. Link:http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/15/11715632-six-survive-devastat…

A Bond Helicopter Eurocopter EC225 has made a precautionary ditching 25 miles off Aberdeen, Scotland. All 14 persons on board have been rescued. The crew made the decision to land on the ocean after a cockpit indication of low oil pressure (likely in the main rotor gearbox). The helicopter was enroute to offshore drilling and support rigs at the…

Please bear in mind that the Sukhoi Superjet crash may not have anything at all to do with aircraft airworthiness. Some of the very best Boeings and Airbuses crash due to human factors. We need to wait for the investigation findings before condemning the aircraft type.

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 has disappeared on a promotional tour in Indonesia - presumed crashed. Link - CS Monitor: http://bit.ly/JgIHC7

A police helicopter has crashed in the state of Goias, killing 8 occupants. http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2012/05/09/8-die-in-helicopter-crash-in...

An Indonesian air force official has indicated the wreckage of the Sukhois Spuerjet 100 has been found. The jet was carrying 48 persons on board. Link - Washington Post: http://wapo.st/JgMWxC

A Bond Helicopter Eurocopter EC225 has made a precautionary ditching 25 miles off Aberdeen, Scotland. All 14 persons on board have been rescued. The crew made the decision to land on the ocean after a cockpit indication of low oil pressure (likely in the main rotor gearbox). The helicopter was enroute to offshore drilling and […]

Monday 30th April: A Colombian Airforce helicopter has crashed near Sabanagrande, killing 13 persons on board. Link - Seattle Post Intelligencer: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Colombia-13-killed-in-military-helicopt...

5 people have been killed when a Ukranian helicopter crashed in Eastern Romania. Link - Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120426/eu-romania-helicopter-crash/

A small aircraft, believed to be operated by Susi Air has crashed in Indonesia, killing the South African pilot and Australian passenger. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8457545

21 Apr 2012 Pakistani 737 crashes - 127 feared dead. http://www.katu.com/news/national/Airliner-crash-in-Pakistan-kills-127-people...

21 Apr 2012 Update on Pakistan airliner crash - all occupants dead. http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=151381

4 US military crew members were killed in the UH-60 Blackhawk crash in Helmand Province. Bad weather implicated. http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2012/04/20/helicopter-crash-kills-4-us...

21 Apr 2012 US Afghan helo crash. http://www.voanews.com/english/news/Americans-Feared-Dead-in-Afghan-Helicopte...

A US military V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft has crashed on exercise in Morocco, killing two persons on board. The accident occurred on Wednesday 11th April. Link - Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/11/us-usa-morocco-crash-idUSBRE83A16U2...

Four Chinese nationals and two French crew were killed in a helicopter crash in the Tenere desert in Niger on Monday. The flight was for the Chinese state owned oil organisation - CNPC. Link - Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/09/niger-crash-idUSL6E8F91LL20120409

A US Navy FA-18 jet has crashed into an apartment block in Virginia Beach Friday (US time). Both crew members safely ejected, and at this stage no casualties have been reported on the ground. Link - ABC News (Aust): http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-07/fighter-jet-crashes-into-virginia-apartment-block/3937524

Investigators flagging technical failure as contributing factor in Siberian commuter airline crash that has killed 31 people. Link: http://rt.com/news/siberia-plane-crash-investigation-technical-060/

Five people have been injured as a result of a light aircraft crash into a shopping centre in Florida. Witnesses are indicating that the experimental aircraft suffered an engine failure after taking off from Deland airport around 7:30 pm. Link - First Coast News:…

A passenger aircraft has crashed after takeoff in the Siberian oil fields, killing at least 31 of the 43 people on board. The accident happened on Monday 2nd April local time. Link - Reuters: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/02/us-russia-crash-idUSBRE83102N20120402

News to hand indicates a modern turbo-prop aircraft - an ATR-72 operated by UTair - was involved in Monday's crash that has so far caused the deaths of 31 people. The European ATR-72 is built by a French-Italian consortium (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or Avions de Transport Régional) first flew in 1988, making it a far newer generation aircraft…

The wreckage of a King Air turboprop aircraft reported missing last Wednesday 22nd March has been found in Southern Chile, Sunday 25th local time. The bodies of 7 of the 8 occupants were located in the wreckage, with a 3rd occupant yet to be located, but is likely to be deceased. It is understood the pilot reported an in-flight emergency, and…

The wreckage of a King Air turboprop aircraft reported missing last Wednesday 22nd March has been found in Southern Chile, Sunday 25th local time. The bodies of 7 of the 8 occupants were located in the wreckage, with a 3rd occupant yet to be located, but is likely to be deceased. It is understood the […]

A Norwegian military cargo plane has crashed into Swedens highest peak, killing all on board. Link - Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017772063_apeuswedenmissin...

Link - Bloomberg: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-18/helicopter-crash-near-freeport-s-ind...

A Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopter carrying 3 persons has crashed in the Indonesian Province of Papua on Saturday morning local time. The helicopter was chartered by mining company Freeport-McMoRan and was carrying supplies destined for Tembagapura. It is reported that the helicopter had encountered unfavourable weather enroute and was…

A Norwegian military cargo plane has crashed into Swedens highest peak, killing all on board. Link – Seattle Times:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017772063_apeuswedenmissin…

Thursday 15th March USA time: 4 adults and a child have died in an approach/landing crash of a Cessna 501 Citation in North Carolina. After apparently aborting the first landing attempt due to an incorrect approach angle, the jet once again came into land at a high rate of descent, and one of the wings touched the ground causing the jet to roll…

17 Mar 2012 Afghan helicopter crash kills 16. http://www.todayszaman.com/news-274465-helicopter-crash-kills-5-turkish-soldi...

Tuesday morning Russian time, a Kamov KA-52 (NATO designation: Hokum) attack helicopter crashed near Torzhok in the Tver region near Moscow. The helicopter was unarmed and conducting a training mission. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, a search discovered the wreckage with the bodies of the pilots. Link:…

5 bodies (all occupants) have been recovered and identified from Friday evenings crash in Germany. Link - The Local: http://www.thelocal.de/national/20120303-41117.html

A Cessna Citation X (renowned as the fastest business jet in the world) has crashed on approach to land at a secondary Frankfurt airport after departing from Austria. The jet, with 5 persons on board crashed around 7 pm on Thursday evening local time; 3 are confirmed dead and 2 are still missing. Link - WireUpdate:…

Mobile, Alabama: US Coastguard has confirmed the crash of a MH-65 Dauphine (Dolphin) on a training mission. Three crew members are missing, and one has been rescued. Link - Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/coast-guard-helicopter-crash-alabama...

A Huey and Cobra have collided on a night training exercise near the town of Yuma in Arizona Wednesday night: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/marines/story-e6frg6so-1226280182372

A US reconnaissance plane has crashed just a few miles from landing at the only African US base, after returning from a mission to Afghanistan. Link, USA today: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-02-20/military-plane-crash-4-de...

A US reconnaissance plane has crashed just a few miles from landing at the only African US base, after returning from a mission to Afghanistan. Link, USA today:http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-02-20/military-plane-crash-4-de…

A private jet has crashed in the eastern city of Bukavu in Congo, killing a senior advisor to the president and one other. Via the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/congo-official-says-a-private-jet-...

A small helicopter has crashed during approach/landing at a small airstrip known as Jaspers Brush in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. A fire ensued and two men were found dead at the scene. It is believed the helicopter was enroute from Bankstown airport to Kiama. Link, ABC News Australia:…

Further reports on this crash have revealed that the helicopter was a Robinson R44 Raven operated by Bankstown Helicopters. The helicopter reportedly crashed on takeoff from a low altitude. Link: http://www.news.com.au/national/two-men-die-in-fiery-nsw-helicopter-crash/story-e6frfkvr-1226262720530

Global aviation advisory company Ascend has indicated that 2011 recorded the fewest aviation fatalities on record. Story - Ascend: http://bit.ly/xGnIqu

According to Aon Corp, the insurance services holding company, aviation inurers have enjoyed their first profit in 5 years as fatalities continue to fall. Story - Bloomberg: http://bloom.bg/w5jGTT

Ambulance Victoria has confirmed the death of two occupants of the Tiger Moth. The crash occurred at about 5:10 pm at Maryborough airport around two hours to the Northwest of Melbourne. Story - Nine MSN: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8409944

According to Aon Corp, the insurance services holding company, aviation inurers have enjoyed their first profit in 5 years as fatalities continue to fall. Story – Bloomberg:http://bloom.bg/w5jGTT

A Yak 52 tandem seat monoplane has crashed to the NW of Palmerston North on New Zealands North Island. The aircraft, made by Romanian company Aerostar came down in a park near the small town of Fielding at about 10:46 am Monday 23rd January 2012. Evidently the aircraft crashed at high speed and/or high rate of descent and the fragmented aircraft…

The Australian Army grounded the whole fleet of 30 Blackhawk helicopters as a precaution after fractured bolts were discovered during scheduled maintenance. The location and function of the fractured bolts has not yet been specified, and the grounding remains in force until an investigation is conducted into the fault. Link ABC News:…

Two people died Thursday morning in a Robinson R44 helicopter after it crashed near Morgan City in the vacinity of wax lake. Link: WWLTV http://www.wwltv.com/news/Two-dead-in-helicopter-crash-near-Morgan-City-13767...

An ultralight carrying two adults and a three year old child has crashed after takeoff, resulting in serious injuries. Link, Nine MSN: http://www.news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8405688/three-injured-in-qld-light-pl...

A Cessna T-37C twin-engined jet trainer has gone missing over the Agean Sea off the coast of the Turkish province of Izmir. On board were a Turkish pilot and Pakistani pilot. Link: http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/two-missing-in-military-training-aircraft-crash.aspx?pageID=238&nID=11728&NewsCatID=341

A Russian-made civilian helicopter crashed in Helmand Province on Monday, killing all three occupants. AP, Via Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/01/16/afghan-official-3-killed-in-helicopte...

Link: http://www.yle.fi/uutiset/news/2012/01/finnair_europes_safest_airline_3179476...

Reports now indicating 3 AAR Corporation employees from the airlift division of the company have been killed. Via Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-3-aar-employees-killed-in...

Details of the occupants that died in Saturdays gyrocopter crash have been released. A 67 year old student with an experienced* gyrocopter instructor died just short of the runway at Mangalore Airport, north of Melbourne, Victoria. Further details through the Geelong Advertiser:…

A military helicopter (of unspecified type) crashed on Saturday in Eastern Logar province, near the Pakastani border. Details of casualties and damage are as yet unclear. Link - Khaama Press: http://www.khaama.com/nato-helicopter-crash-in-eastern-logar-province-422

In 2010, Al Jazeera produced a documentary entitled "On a Wing and a Prayer", in which serious issues were raised with the quality management of the large American aircraft manufacturer. The reaction of Boeing to the exposure of serious manufacture issues is quite disturbing - they sacked the whistleblowers. The reaction of the FAA is astounding -…

A Russian-made civilian helicopter crashed in Helmand Province on Monday, killing all three occupants. AP, Via Fox News:http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/01/16/afghan-official-3-killed-in-helicopte…

In 2010, Al Jazeera produced a documentary entitled "On a Wing and a Prayer", in which serious issues were raised with the quality management of the large American aircraft manufacturer. The reaction of Boeing to the exposure of serious manufacture issues is quite disturbing – they sacked the whistleblowers. The reaction of the FAA is […]

Witnesses have reported that a gyrocopter has crashed on the threshold of runway 18 at Mangalore Airport in Victoria. It is thought that the two people killed in the crash were in instructor and student. Link to ABC Online: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-14/two-killed-in-victorian-gyrocopter-crash/3772784

Ambulance Victoria have confirmed the death of the two occupants of a helicopter that crashed at Mangalore airfield near Seymour on the suburban fringes of Melbourne. Link to The Australian: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/no-survivors-in-helicopter...

The Keystone Air Service Piper Navajo crashed in bad weather last Tuesday (10th January 2012) near an indigenous community north of Ontario. Four people died, and one survived. Link to Vancouver Sun story: http://bit.ly/yHIUqE

A civilian helicopter has crashed at about 9:40 am Tuesday 10th, injuring 3 occupants. Link - Salisbury Journal: http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/9462065.Three_people_injured_in_helico...

The hot air balloon came down on fire in Clareville, north of Wellington at around 7:26 am Saturday (local time) killing all on board. Link - NZ News/Yahoo: http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/12523719/eleven-people-die-in-hot-air-balloon-crash/

Friday 6th (UK time), a Robinson R22 appears to have lost control and impacted the ground inverted, killing the sole occupant. The accident occurred in a paddock near Lancaster Road, Ely. An investigation will commence Saturday. Link - Grantham Journal: http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/east-midlands/man_killed_in_helicopter_crash_1_3397272

Friday 6th (UK time), a Robinson R22 appears to have lost control and impacted the ground inverted, killing the sole occupant. The accident occurred in a paddock near Lancaster Road, Ely. An investigation will commence Saturday. Link – Grantham Journal:http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/east-midlands/man_killed_in_helicopter_crash_1_3397272

A Sudanese Armed Forces helicopter has crashed at El Obeid airport; reportedly due to a mechanical fault. 6 personnel were killed. Link: Sudan Vision Daily http://news.sudanvisiondaily.com/details.html?rsnpid=204135

A Tupolev 134 crashed on landing in provincial Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday 28th December, leaving 18 of the 86 occupants injured. The ensuing fire was extinguished by ground staff. Fog has been suggested as a contributing factor. This jet type has a troubled history. A Tupolev 134 crashed recently, killing the entire Russian Lokomotiv Hockey Team.…

A helicopter carrying two Mayo Clinic clinicians crashed enroute to the University of Florida to collect a heart for transplantation. The two passengers - a heart surgeon and procurement technician - and pilot died in the crash in North Florida on Monday 26th December. No details of the helicopter are available, other than the operator name "SK…

27 Dec 2011 Link to EMS crash story: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2011/12/26/2_mayo_clinic_workers_d...

The ATSB (Australia) is investigating the death of a rescue paramedic in canyon terrain to the Southwest of Sydney on Christmas Eve. The paramedic has been successfully winched to the site (Carrington Falls) where an injured canyoner was waiting to be picked up. The paramedic died in a yet-to-be-disclosed incident whilst on site. Link, ABC…

24 Dec 2011 Iranian police helicopter crashes - killing two. Link: http://www.news.az/articles/iran/51566

Tuesday 20th December 10:04 EST (UTC – 5hrs): A Socata TBM700 carrying a family of four plus another occupant (and a dog) crashed shortly after departing Teterboro Airport, killing all aboard. The 45 year old pilot was an investment banker carrying his family and a co-worker on a holiday to Atlanta. An eye witness reported […]

5 people - including 2 children - are confirmed dead as a result of the crash in Texas. Link to ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/killed-plane-crash-eastern-texas-15195228

Tuesday, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia: A Royal Saudi Air Force Hawk jet crashed after experiencing a bird-strike. The pilot reportedly ejected before impact. Tabuk is approximately 200 Km to the ENE of Sharm All Sheik. Source Arab News:http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article551196.ece

Three people died late monday night when their aircraft crashed in NE Brazos County in the US. Link "The Eagle": http://www.theeagle.com/local/Brazos-County-plane-crash-kills-three-827376

A pilot and passenger died when their plane overshot the runway at Okbibab airstrip, Pegunungan Bintang regency in Papua, on Saturday at 7:40 a.m. The aircraft plunged into a ravine and caught fire. Three passengers survived. The aircraft - a PAC P-750 XSTOL turbine-powered monoplane made in New Zealand, was operated by Association Mission…

Thurston County, Washington: Two Army Kiowa light observation helicopters helicopters (based on the Bell 206) crashed around 2000 Monday night at the Joint Base Lewis McChord, resulting in the deaths of all 4 crew members. Collision has been raised as a possibility. Link from "The Olympian":…

A light aircraft crashed in Don Bosco village in Parañaque City, Manila Saturday afternoon (10th December 2011). A large fire resulted in the suburban area. Via Sun Star Manila: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/12/10/plane-crash-kills-13-195108

10 Dec 2011 Light twin crashed in Sth Dakota; 4 reported dead http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/plane-crash-near-sioux-fa_n_1140090....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/09/plane-crash-near-sioux-fa_n_1140090….

A person has been killed in a light plane crash north of Roma QLD today. Details: http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2011/12/08/search-missing-roma-plane/

5 people were killed when a tourist helicopter crashed near Lake Mead, Nevada. Lake Mead is the reservoir associated with the famous Hoover Dam and is the largest reservoir in the USA. The helicopter, operated by Sundance Helicopters was on a sunset tourist flight when it went down at about 5pm local time Wednesday 7th December. Washington Post…

FLINT, MICHIGAN, USA: A Piaggio P180 Avanti crashed on landing at Flint Airport after reporting engine problems in flight. The twin-turboprop veered from the runway after touchdown, and flipped over on the grass. Four occupants - two pilots and two pax - were released from the cabin and walked away with minor injuries. SOURCE - NBC15.com:…

Deaths feared in the latest accident involving a Susi Air aircraft - the second in 10 weeks. http://bit.ly/vVQkGq

A Eurocopter B2 helicopter conducting external load lifiting on Aucklands waterfront has been filmed clipping a support cable and crashing - breaking apart on impact. Two crew have survived with moderate injuries. SOURCE (via @ShannonCarr7) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6017775/Chopper-crashes-on-Auckland-waterfront

A Eurocopter B2 helicopter conducting external load lifiting on Aucklands waterfront has been filmed clipping a support cable and crashing – breaking apart on impact. Two crew have survived with moderate injuries. SOURCE (via @ShannonCarr7)http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6017775/Chopper-crashes-on-Auckland-waterfront

NTSB has released an interim report on the Hawaiian helo crash that killed 5. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/7920614836564606860ff71969e41a98/HI--Ha...

A 57 year old man from Glendale injured. http://azdailysun.com/news/local/helicopter-crashes-south-of-grand-canyon/art...

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter has crashed enroute to pick up Australian miners in the Congo. Pilot killed and 3 crew members injured. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8374577/helicopter-crash-in-congo-kills-pilot

4 killed. http://www.thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/58460,Four-killed-in-plane-crash-southern-P...

15 Nov 2011 Pakistani fighter crashes, killing pilot http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/113655911-pakistan-pilot-killed-...

Loxahatchee National Wildlife refuge. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/two-dead-in-small-plane-crash-in-loxahatche...

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter has crashed enroute to pick up Australian miners in the Congo. Pilot killed and 3 crew members injured.http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8374577/helicopter-crash-in-congo-kills-pilot

There has been another error in Australian airspace by air traffic controllers. Recently near misses have been the result of such errors, but this time ATC sent a Jetstar Airbus into a storm cell. That the Jetstar crew blindly followed the instruction is cooncerning (if true). No experienced crew would accept a dangerous ATC instruction. You would…

Two men have died after a helicopter crashed into a forest on the Spanish Island of Majorca. The accident occurred at 11am Saturday. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/8886177/Two-British-me...

5 people are now confirmed dead in the Molokai, Hawaii helicopter crash, including two engineers from Pittsburg, USA who were newly married. http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/555200/Helicopter-crash-on-Mol...

http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/3-killed-in-helicopter-crash-on-Molokai/gPQ8YuIEAEimT8In1vxU1g.cspx Source quoting three dead at this stage.

Now reported that 5 people have been killed in the crash and subsequent fire of a helicopter purportedly operated by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Rain in the area at the time. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/247352/20111110/exclusive-hawaii-helicopter-crash-confirmed-maui-official.htm

Damning report on the YAK-42 in Yaroslavl, Russia. Pilot rode the brakes. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=1f813bc6-7c03-4361-9bb3-03530685f380

On Saturday 8th October 2011, a privately owned Gulfstream jet was cleared to the same level as a crossing-track Virgin Australia passenger jet enroute Brisbane - Sydney. Another serious breakdown occurred in July. And more have occured previous to these in recent times. Something is "awry" with Air Services. But this news item indicates the ATSB…

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/east-river-chopper-crash-claims-2nd-victim-1.3239643?qr=1

Lateline reports breaking news that the Dash 8 turboprop was enroute from Lae to Madang in the NE of the country. 32 POB, and some survivors are reported.

8 Oct 2011 Six escape serious injury in light plane crash at Tooradin, Victoria. Via Sky News: http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=670929&vId=

NTSB confirms former Astronaut and Shuttle pilot Bill Oefelein crashed a Cessna 206 in Alaska last month. Stalled it into some trees. No injuries. No mechanical defects found; stalling is likely cause. Via ktuu.com: http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-ex-astronaut-oefelein-was-pilot-in-september-pl...

NTSB confirms former Astronaut and Shuttle pilot Bill Oefelein crashed a Cessna 206 in Alaska last month. Stalled it into some trees. No injuries. No mechanical defects found; stalling is likely cause. Via ktuu.com:http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-ex-astronaut-oefelein-was-pilot-in-september-pl…

Issues surrounding control systems have neccessitated the grounding of all Australian Army Chinook (CH-47D) helicopters. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-05/chinook-helicopters-grounded/3299976

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/05/nyregion/helicopter-crashes-in-east-river.html?_r=1

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/wpix-helicopter-crash-in-east-river,0,6580598.story

1 Oct 2011 18 killed in Sumatran CASA212 crash on Fri 30th Sep. Bodies found Sat 1st Oct. http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2011/10/01/rescuers_find_bodie...

The crash occurred in Sulu, when the helicopter lost power on approach to land. It crashed heavily and rolled down a hill. The co-pilot survived. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/336269/3-die-chopper-crash

Two children rescued from wheel; plane occupants still trapped in entangled wreck. Taree, NSW. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-01/plane-crashes-into-nsw-ferris-wheel/320...

30 Sep 2011 Details on pilot killed Wed 28 Sep 11 in Afghanistan http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/us_marine_from_south_jersey_ki.html

VIA SMH http://www.smh.com.au/world/plane-crash-lands-on-tree-canopy-hopes-for-survivors-20110930-1l0e0.html

An aircraft carrying 18 persons has been reported missing after departing on a flight from North Sumatra to Aceh province. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15103104

A rescue team located the wreckage on Monday in a valley on the island of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia; there were no survivors. This follows the recent B412 crash for Newmont where all occupants were killed. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/indonesia-helicopter-crash-kil...

Via CBS: http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story/Helicopter-Crash-in-Sierra-Mountains/atB...

Despite the title of the linked article, it is believed both occupants killed were not Newmont employees. http://www.safetowork.com.au/news/latest-indonesia-helicopter-crash-kills-two-miners

A rescue team located the wreckage on Monday in a valley on the island of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia; there were no survivors. This follows the recent B412 crash for Newmont where all occupants were killed.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/indonesia-helicopter-crash-kil…

The helicopter, operated by Airfast, had two occupants - both employees of the company. The helicopter is missing in the vicinity of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara. It is believed that this helicopter was chartered to Newmont Mining, but there were no Newmont employees on the helicopter.…

26 Sep 2011 Buddha Air Beech 1900 crashes in Nepal - 19 dead. http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article2484460.ece?homepage=true

Via Houston Chronicle: Helicopter crashes in northern Michigan, killing 2 (AP) — Michigan State Police say a helicopter has crashed in the northern Lower Peninsula, killing both people aboard.

http://www.australianflying.com.au/news/atsb-releases-report-into-angel-flight-crash

[Via AAP] A helicopter that went down during a training exercise at Southern California's Camp Pendleton killed the two Marines onboard and set off a fast-moving brush fire on the base Monday. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h-in07pgSJIP7CJlLERz_YPzIlmA?docId=1a686586de9441c88e9fc20d5a6ba6de

The final image of the Mustang about to impact the ground at high speed with very large nose-down pitch angle is terrible to see. But then I noticed the elevator - there seemed to be no upward-deflection that one would expect from a large back-stick input from the pilot to pull out of the dive.…

The final image of the Mustang about to impact the ground at high speed with very large nose-down pitch angle is terrible to see. But then I noticed the elevator - there seemed to be no upward-deflection that one would expect from a large back-stick input from the pilot to pull out of the dive.…

It seems that the NTSB has found the missing trim-tab from the crashed Mustang. This is very important to identify the cause of the mechanical separation of a flight-critical component. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/18/national/main20107857.shtml

The final image of the Mustang about to impact the ground at high speed with very large nose-down pitch angle is terrible to see. But then I noticed the elevator – there seemed to be no upward-deflection that one would expect from a large back-stick input from the pilot to pull out of the dive. […]

17 Sep 2011 P51 Mustang crashes into crowd at Reno Nevada - several killed. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/16/national/main20107634.shtml

The aircraft (unknown as to type or engine type) crashed after takeoff enroute from Huambo to the capital Luanda . Crew survived and have spoken to the media. Senior military among the dead. hhttp:// www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14920966

Here are some thoughts on the preliminary report from the ATSB on the ABC helicopter crash on the 18th of August 2011. The following is an opinion based upon stated facts. It is noted that conclusions as to the most likely cause of the crash will be revealed in the final ATSB report. REGARDING THE […]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-16/no-cause-abc-helicopter-crash/2902186/?site=melbourne

The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) report into the Bond Helicopter crash has shown the crew were resonsible for inadvertently impacting the ocean whilst attempting to land on a rig. Landing on oil rigs is a very demanding task - even for two pilots, but this is where rigorous training and even more rigorous SOP's come into play. The…

"Freak winds" that make pilots think they are about to buy the farm on approach/departure generally come from three sources: Frontal/thunderstorm (including tornado/windshear - normally extreme) Dust devil/willy-willy (in dry air, generally not extreme) Wake turbulence from previous acft (can be extreme) The detailed report will be interesting, as…

Brian Dames, CEO of Eskom - an electricity company - and three other executives survived, when their helicopter crashed onto a landing area after departing Johannesburg, SA. Although Eskom owns its own aviation assets, this particular flight was a charter. Two pilots also survived the accident, and all escaped before the machine caught fire. NEWS…

“Freak winds” that make pilots think they are about to buy the farm on approach/departure generally come from three sources: Frontal/thunderstorm (including tornado/windshear – normally extreme) Dust devil/willy-willy (in dry air, generally not extreme) Wake turbulence from previous acft (can be extreme) The detailed report will be interesting, as the above causes are normally avoided […]

Searchers have reported extensive damage to the wreckage of the Cessna Caravan: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-man-david-cootes-bel... Sent from my BlackBerry® from Optus

Low cloud is preventing helicopters getting any closer than 3 km to the site where a Cessna Caravan crashed on Friday 9th September. The fate of an Australian pilot aboard the crashed aircraft is as yet unknown. http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/weather-foils-effort-to-reach-papua-crash-site/464839

The crackdown follows an earlier measure by Medvedev to withdraw ageing Soviet-era aircraft from service. Underscoring the seriousness of the situation, Russian President Medvedev has placed Prime Minister Putin in charge of the airline overhaul. http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/Medvedev-orders-airline-afp-1124990383.html?x=0

Rescue teams finally managed to make it to the crash site of Susi Air Cessna 208-B Caravan that crashed on Friday near Wamena. Jakarta Post reports Australian David Cootes and Slovakian Thomas Munk as the deceased pilots. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/australian-pilot-found-dead-in-plane-crash/story-e6frf7lf-1226135054335

An Indonesian Bell 412 helicopter with 5 POB has crashed 20 mins after departing from Timika enroute to the site where a Cessna Caravan crashed on Friday 9th Sep. The two pilots of the Caravan were David Cootes, 29, from Queensland and Slovakian Thomas Munk.…

The Indonesian B412 helicopter despatched to the crash are of the Cessna Caravan in West Papua has finally arrived at Wamena, after vanishing for almost 24 hours. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/fears-held-for-indonesian-rescue-team/story-fn7x8me2-1226134168938

The sole survivor of the Shoalwater Bay helicopter crash has shed light on what the machine was doing right before the crash. Also a personal survivor account of post-crash. http://www.news.com.au/chopper-survivor-tells-of-ordeal/story-e6freoof-122613... Sent from my BlackBerry® from Optus

Searchers have reported extensive damage to the wreckage of the Cessna Caravan:http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-man-david-cootes-bel… Sent from my BlackBerry® from Optus

The crackdown follows an earlier measure by Medvedev to withdraw ageing Soviet-era aircraft from service. Underscoring the seriousness of the situation, Russian President Medvedev has placed Prime Minister Putin in charge of the airline overhaul.http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/Medvedev-orders-airline-afp-1124990383.html?x=0

10 Sep 2011 Background information on pilot killed in Thurdsay's helo crash (8th Sep). http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2011/09/10/181765_local-news.html

The sole survivor of the AS350BA Squirrel crash in the Military Shoalwater Bay trianing area near Rockhampton QLD is recovering from shoulder injuries in hospital. The man, aged 55 is from the Canberra ACT area. The two bodies of the other occupants have been retireived from the crash site. Via Canberra TImes:…

The sole survivor of the Shoalwater Bay helicopter crash has shed light on what the machine was doing right before the crash. Also a personal survivor account of post-crash.http://www.news.com.au/chopper-survivor-tells-of-ordeal/story-e6freoof-122613… Sent from my BlackBerry® from Optus

[Via AP] Bolivia's defense minister says searchers have found the wreckage of a small plane that disappeared in the country's Amazon region and all nine people aboard are dead. The aircraft is a Fairchild Metro 23, 19 seat twin turbo prop in common use around the world (and in Australia).…

DFAT has confirmed that an australian was one of two pilots aboard a Cessna Caravan freight flight that crashed in near Wamena, West Papua. The accident happened around midday local time. Via The Australian: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/australian-pilot-on-crashed-plane-dfat/story-fn3dxity-1226133487858

The sole survivor of the AS350BA Squirrel crash in the Military Shoalwater Bay trianing area near Rockhampton QLD is recovering from shoulder injuries in hospital. The man, aged 55 is from the Canberra ACT area. The two bodies of the other occupants have been retireived from the crash site. Via Canberra TImes:http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/two-act-men-in-qld-chopper-crash/2286866.aspxVia SMH:http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/bodies-recovered-from-qld-chopper-crash-20110909-1k0hi.html

The helicopter that crashed in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area was a civilian AS350 Squirrel conducting charter work. Two passengers are confirmed dead. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-08/queensland-chopper-crash/2876828

Reports from Sky News that a helicopter with 3 POB has crashed at Shoalwater Bay, North of Rockhampton. 1 person dead. Shoalwater Bay is a Military training area, and 3 POB is the normal minimum crew for the S70-A9 Blackhawk operated by the Australian Army. The Kiowa is another Army helicopter that operates in this area on exercise, although…

A sightseeing flight ended in terror for a mother and son on Saturday when, according to witnesses, the helicopter they were travelling in malfunctioned and the pilot appeared to lose control. The helicopter crashed, leaving all three critically injured. http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/3-in-critical-condition-af... Sent from my…

ATSB are reportedly enroute to Perth today before departing tomorrow morning for the crash site near Meekatharra, where a Robinson R44 apparently involved in geological survey claimed the life of one occupant. Another occupant survived the crash with serious injuries.…

It is interesting to note that there is no mention of the emergency AW139 AD on CHC's website. CHC is one of the worlds largest operators of the AW139.

EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) on the AW139 tail rotor on the 25th August 2011, after this latest crash and preliminary report indicating spontaneous catastrophic blade failure. This supersedes an almost identical AD issued on the 9th May 2011, which is significant because it shows that the…

Preliminary report on the accident that claimed two lives indicates the tail boom separated from the helicopter after being struck by the main rotor blades. In a teetering-head rotor system (such as installed on the Bell 206), if the helicopter is allowed to enter into a low-gravity flight regime ("unloaded"; "low-g"), it is possible for large…

A sightseeing flight ended in terror for a mother and son on Saturday when, according to witnesses, the helicopter they were travelling in malfunctioned and the pilot appeared to lose control. The helicopter crashed, leaving all three critically injured.http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/3-in-critical-condition-af… Sent from my BlackBerry® from Optus

10 Aug 2011 Authorities: Three Dead in Holmes County Plane Crash http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=104999

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-news/tiger-airways-given-allclear-to-resume-flights-20110810-1ilop.html

Keep an eye out for the "Avirate" blog coming soon. This will be a pre-cursor to a mainline website to come later this year. Not your average aviation ratings site (there are so many) - Avirate will concentrate on 2nd tier aviation, where publicly available information is hard to come by. We aim to provide the travelling public with up to date…

We are creating a central point where people can report aviation accidents, investigation outcomes or breaking news. The main conduit for this information will be Twitter. Please visit and follow @AirCrashReport on Twitter. We aim to make Twitter the “coal face” for accident news and follow up information, provided by people who have real knowledge […]