National Transportation Safety Board

A pilot was testing a newly installed wing on his light sport aircraft at Winona Municipal Airport when it crashed, resulting in his death. The National Transportation Safety Board reported the crash occurred during the final approach after the pilot performed test maneuvers, with no pre-existing mechanical issues found in the plane.

A seaplane with eight people onboard made a hard landing in New York’s East River, causing substantial damage. A passenger’s video captured the plane hitting the water three times before a strut collapsed, leading to a mayday call. All passengers were rescued with two sustaining minor injuries.

A skydiving plane crashed in Missouri, killing 12 people, despite completing two successful flights earlier that day. The National Transportation Safety Board reported no pre-impact mechanical issues, and the pilot had over 4,100 flight hours. The cause of the crash remains undetermined.

A skydiving plane crash in Missouri killed 12 people, including 11 passengers and a pilot. The plane had completed two successful flights earlier that day. Preliminary NTSB findings indicate no pre-impact mechanical failures, and the pilot had over 4,100 flight hours with no prior safety concerns.

A skydiving plane crash in Missouri killed 12 people, including 11 passengers and a pilot. The plane had completed two successful flights earlier that day before the third flight crashed. The National Transportation Safety Board found no mechanical failures or fuel issues, and the pilot had extensive flight experience.

A preliminary report found no engine failure or mechanical issues in a Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed the plane met weight and balance requirements, and fuel samples showed no contamination, though the aircraft lacked a data recorder. The crash occurred during takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport, with the plane losing control and crashing into a field.

A preliminary NTSB report found no engine failure or mechanical malfunctions in a June 14 skydiving plane crash in Missouri that killed 12 people. The crash occurred during a skydiving flight, with the plane losing control and crashing into a field, and the investigation highlighted ongoing concerns about weak oversight of skydiving operations.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board found no engine failure or mechanical malfunctions in a Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people. The crash occurred during a skydiving flight operated by Skydive Kansas City, with investigators recovering damaged GoPro cameras but no flight data recorder. The NTSB noted ongoing concerns about weak oversight of skydiving operators, and the Federal Aviation Administration has established a committee to address safety recommendations.

A preliminary report found no engine failure or mechanical issues in a Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed 12 people. The National Transportation Safety Board noted the aircraft met weight and balance requirements, but the crash investigation remains ongoing. The plane, operated by Skydive Kansas City, lacked a crash data recorder and crashed during an initial climb.

A skydiving plane crash at Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri killed 12 people. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed there were no engine problems in the crash.

The NTSB's preliminary report on a fatal plane crash in Warren County, Tennessee, indicates the aircraft struck a tree, an irrigation pipe, and sustained left stabilator damage before crashing into a corn field, killing two brothers. The pilot’s wife recorded the takeoff, and witnesses reported erratic flight behavior and engine sounds prior to impact.

Two men were injured after a twin-engine Beechcraft Baron plane crashed and caught fire in Lancaster County, South Carolina. The pilots reported engine trouble before the crash, which occurred just before 2 a.m. near Brooklyn Avenue. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

Two small plane crashes in Macon County, Tennessee, over three days are under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The latest crash occurred on Thursday, with no injuries reported, while a prior crash two days earlier involved three people with no serious injuries. Both incidents remain under investigation.

A small plane crashed near a scrap yard in Lancaster, South Carolina, early Thursday morning. The Beechcraft airplane, owned by Pressley Aviation LLC, was flying from Laredo, Texas, at the time of the crash. Authorities are investigating the cause, and details about injuries or the pilot remain unclear.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of engine mount bearings on its MD-11 freighters, despite Boeing's earlier recommendation, leading to an engine detachment and fatal crash. Boeing and the FAA acknowledged misjudging the risk of bearing failure, which caused engine lugs to break during takeoff at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of a critical engine-mount bearing that failed, leading to an engine detachment and crash in Louisville. Boeing and the FAA initially downplayed the risk, and maintenance company STE San Antonio Aerospace followed UPS's inspection guidelines, which focused on corrosion rather than bearing failure.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of a key engine-mount part that failed, leading to an engine flying off a plane that crashed in Louisville, killing three pilots and 12 others. Boeing and the FAA initially claimed the part's failure did not jeopardize flight safety, despite prior recommendations for enhanced inspections.

UPS did not require detailed inspections of engine mount bearings in its MD-11 freighters, despite Boeing's earlier recommendations, leading to an engine separation during takeoff that caused a crash. The failure resulted in three pilot deaths, 12 fatalities on the ground, and multiple injuries. Boeing, UPS, the FAA, and a maintenance company all acknowledged misunderstandings about the risks of bearing failure.

A preliminary NTSB report attributes a fatal Dallas apartment building explosion to an unmarked underground natural gas line. The incident occurred in late May.

A small plane crashed during takeoff in Macon County, with three people on board. One person sustained minor injuries, while the other two were not seriously hurt. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.

Two people were killed and 20 others injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, after a coach bus struck a vehicle, triggering a chain collision involving four other vehicles. The incident occurred at about 11:45pm and has prompted a federal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Debris found in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, has been identified by the NTSB as belonging to Skydweller Aero's solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse SI2. The aircraft, part of a U.S. Navy exercise, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico in May 2024 after losing power during a return flight. The Solar Impulse SI2 previously completed a record-setting global solar flight in 2015-2016.

Tony Zorn, a private pilot, died in a plane crash in Georgia. The FAA is determining if the aircraft was an ultralight, which would shift the investigation to local authorities. Community members remembered Zorn for his frequent low-altitude flights.

Tony Zorn, a private pilot, died in a Georgia plane crash. The FAA is determining if the aircraft was an ultralight, which would shift the investigation to local authorities. Community members remembered Zorn for his frequent low-altitude flights.

Vanderbilt LifeFlight nurse Alan Williams was honored in the Moving Honors procession, which recognized 37 EMS professionals who died in the line of duty. The event, organized by the National EMS Memorial Services, included a 9,000-mile ambulance journey with 32 stops before reaching Arlington, Virginia. Williams died in a November 2025 helicopter crash in Wilson County, Tennessee, caused by a pilot's medical emergency.

The FAA and NTSB are investigating a close call between Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 and American Airlines Flight 3161 at Boston Logan International Airport, where the Delta flight performed an evasive go-around maneuver as the American Airlines flight accelerated for takeoff on an intersecting runway. The incident occurred amid recent aviation safety concerns, including turbulence and similar close calls.

A pilot and two passengers died in a plane crash in Bowie, Maryland. The pilot, recently certified as a private pilot, may have rented the aircraft from a flight academy. Investigators are examining flight planning, fuel, and the pilot's experience.

Three men, including an Israeli pilot and two passengers (one from Israel and one from Canada), were killed in a single-engine plane crash in Bowie, Maryland. The crash, which occurred during a training flight connected to the Washington International Flight Academy, is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Two people were killed in a plane crash that occurred shortly after takeoff in Jessamine County, Kentucky, on June 20. The crash happened near Kentucky Highway 169 on a farm, and the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

Two people were killed in a plane crash that occurred shortly after takeoff near Jessamine County, Kentucky, on June 20. The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. near Kentucky Highway 169 on a farm, with the plane departing Blue Grass Airport six minutes earlier. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using artificial intelligence, specifically Palantir's AI tool Foundry, to analyze data and predict runway safety issues. The project, funded by a GOP-led megalaw, aims to reduce runway incursions by integrating scattered data sources and has already led to safety measures like banning parallel landings at San Francisco International Airport.

A Charlotte-bound motorcoach traveling from New York City crashed into 10 vehicles on I-95 in Virginia after failing to slow down in a work zone, killing five people and injuring others. The National Transportation Safety Board reported the bus traveled 0.44 miles through traffic congestion before stopping, and the driver faces involuntary manslaughter charges.

Two brothers, Brian Ramsey and Keith Warren, died in a plane crash shortly after takeoff near Morrison, Tennessee. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating, noting the plane hit a tree and crashed into a cornfield. The NTSB expects a preliminary report within 30 days.

Two brothers, Brian Ramsey and Keith Warren, died in a plane crash near Morrison, Tennessee, after the aircraft struck a tree and a cornfield shortly after takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and expects a preliminary report within 30 days.

The chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was charged with violating the Port and Waterways Safety Act by failing to report a hazardous fuel pump issue. The ship’s power failures led to a collision that killed six workers, with the operator and another employee previously indicted for similar violations.

Two brothers, Brian Ramsey and Keith Warren, died in a plane crash in Warren County, Tennessee. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, which occurred near their home on a grass runway. Strong wind gusts up to 30 mph were reported at the time of the crash.

Bodycam video captures the aftermath of a small plane crash near Pembroke Pines hospital on May 29, which injured two women. Witnesses reported engine failure and the plane hitting a tree before crashing. City officials have raised concerns about frequent crashes at North Perry Airport, with 13 crashes and 20 incidents recorded since 2020. A safety study commissioned by county leaders is ongoing, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the latest crash.

A charter bus operated by E&P Travel Inc. struck two cars during a traffic jam on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, then traveled 0.44 miles before stopping, causing a multivehicle crash that killed five people and injured over 40. Driver Jing Dong, charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, expressed remorse for the incident. The crash occurred near a 1.6-mile work zone for overnight road resurfacing.

The chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was charged with violating the Port and Waterways Safety Act by failing to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about a hazardous fuel pump. The ship lost power twice due to the faulty system, leading to the collision that killed six construction workers.

The chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was charged with violating the Port and Waterways Safety Act by failing to report a hazardous fuel pump. The ship Dali lost power twice due to faulty equipment, leading to a collision that killed six workers. The ship's operator and another employee were also indicted for similar violations.