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JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa after reported flight-control issue; passenger injuries reported

A JetBlue flight from Cancun to New Jersey diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the crew reported a flight-control issue, the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline said. The aircraft landed safely; some passengers were injured and authorities are investigating the cause.

2025-10-30T14:37:37.887732-07:00

thestandard.com.hk

Boeing 747 freighter from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; security vehicle struck, two killed

2025-10-19T15:05:55.412567-07:00

FlightGlobal

Mombasa Air Safari Cessna 208B crashes near Kwale; 11–12 on board feared dead

2025-10-28T07:26:28.876235-07:00

USNI News

F/A-18F Super Hornet and MH-60R Seahawk from USS Nimitz crash in South China Sea; all crew rescued

2025-10-26T15:59:52.474675-07:00

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Business aviation accident reports — November 2025: preliminary and final findings A roundup of business aviation accident reports for November 2025, compiling preliminary and final investigation findings across corporate and private jet incidents. The summary highlights identified causal factors, safety recommendations and any regulatory or operational actions reported so far.

2025-11-03T05:11:02.974453-08:00

Business aviation accident reports — November 2025: preliminary and final findings

Reuters

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NTSB opens probe into Oct. 29 near‑miss between Southwest jet and medical helicopter near Cleveland The NTSB said it is sending investigators to probe a close call on Oct. 29 near Cleveland International Airport after a Southwest Airlines jet and a medical helicopter came into proximity. The agency will examine air traffic control communications, flight data and crew actions.

2025-11-02T11:57:31.863130-08:00

NTSB opens probe into Oct. 29 near‑miss between Southwest jet and medical helicopter near Cleveland

Reuters

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JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa after reported flight-control issue; passenger injuries reported A JetBlue flight from Cancun to New Jersey diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the crew reported a flight-control issue, the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline said. The aircraft landed safely; some passengers were injured and authorities are investigating the cause.

2025-10-30T14:37:37.887732-07:00

JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa after reported flight-control issue; passenger injuries reported

Aviation Today

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FAA quietly advances mandate for 25‑hour cockpit voice recorders The FAA is moving toward a rule requiring cockpit voice recorders with 25‑hour recording capacity. The largely under‑reported proposal would compel widespread avionics retrofits, raise compliance and certification burdens for operators and suppliers, and address gaps exposed when limited CVR data hindered recent accident investigations.

2025-10-30T10:57:00.566397-07:00

FAA quietly advances mandate for 25‑hour cockpit voice recorders

AINonline

NTSB: Citation CJ4 pilot reported "no braking" before Kentucky runway overrun; investigation continues The NTSB's preliminary report says the pilot of a Cessna Citation CJ4 reported "no braking" before the aircraft overran a Kentucky runway; investigators continue to probe the occurrence. The report does not state whether the parking brake was selected, and investigators are examining braking systems, runway conditions and crew actions.

2025-10-30T10:44:47.592205-07:00

NTSB: Citation CJ4 pilot reported "no braking" before Kentucky runway overrun; investigation continues

FlightGlobal

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Inquiry finds smoke and signs of spin in AMREF Citation XLS air‑ambulance crash near Nairobi Kenyan investigators say they have not yet established a cause for the AMREF Flying Doctors–operated Textron Aviation Citation XLS air‑ambulance crash near Nairobi, but preliminary evidence points to smoke from one side of the aircraft and indications of a spin during descent. Authorities continue to examine flight and witness data.

2025-10-30T03:23:34.969976-07:00

Inquiry finds smoke and signs of spin in AMREF Citation XLS air‑ambulance crash near Nairobi

Washington Post

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United flight returns after passenger's missing laptop raised lithium‑ion battery fire concern A United Airlines flight returned to the gate after a passenger reported a missing laptop midflight, prompting crew concern that its lithium‑ion battery could overheat and ignite. The diversion underscores the fire risk posed by loose consumer batteries in the cabin and the need for clear crew response protocols.

2025-10-29T21:12:09.051933-07:00

United flight returns after passenger's missing laptop raised lithium‑ion battery fire concern

Reuters

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NTSB Urges Immediate Inspections of Main Landing Gear on 10 Learjet Models — 1,883 Aircraft Affected The NTSB on Oct. 29 issued an urgent recommendation to the FAA requiring operators of 10 Bombardier Learjet models — about 1,883 aircraft in service — to inspect and verify main landing gear attachment after a fatal accident raised concerns that gear could separate on landing.

2025-10-29T11:54:02.503271-07:00

NTSB Urges Immediate Inspections of Main Landing Gear on 10 Learjet Models — 1,883 Aircraft Affected

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