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NTSB releases 378‑page final report, 33 recommendations on Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision

The NTSB has published a roughly 378‑page final report into the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac River midair collision between a U.S. Army UH‑60L Black Hawk and an American Eagle CRJ700, concluding deep, systemic failures caused the crash that killed 67. The board issued 33 safety recommendations citing airspace design shortcomings, controller saturation and technological limits.

2026-02-17T11:57:49.824327-08:00

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Tokyo–Frankfurt flight returns mid‑route after in‑flight maintenance issue; passengers endure 14‑hour 'flight to nowhere'

2026-02-17T11:53:29.655471-08:00

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Probe opened after LATAM Brasil 777‑300 high‑speed rejected takeoff at São Paulo; nose lifted before abort

2026-02-16T12:02:20.326084-08:00

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Jet2 imposes lifetime bans after violent brawl on Antalya–Manchester flight forces diversion to Brussels

2026-02-15T15:55:24.121856-08:00

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NTSB releases 378‑page final report, 33 recommendations on Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision The NTSB has published a roughly 378‑page final report into the Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac River midair collision between a U.S. Army UH‑60L Black Hawk and an American Eagle CRJ700, concluding deep, systemic failures caused the crash that killed 67. The board issued 33 safety recommendations citing airspace design shortcomings, controller saturation and technological limits.

2026-02-17T11:57:49.824327-08:00

NTSB releases 378‑page final report, 33 recommendations on Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision

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Tokyo–Frankfurt flight returns mid‑route after in‑flight maintenance issue; passengers endure 14‑hour 'flight to nowhere' A Tokyo–Frankfurt flight turned back mid‑route after a maintenance issue was detected in flight, forcing a return that stretched the journey to 14 hours and prompting passengers to call it a 'flight to nowhere.' The episode underscores operational disruption and passenger impact from in‑flight technical faults on long‑haul services.

2026-02-17T11:53:29.655471-08:00

Tokyo–Frankfurt flight returns mid‑route after in‑flight maintenance issue; passengers endure 14‑hour 'flight to nowhere'

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Probe opened after LATAM Brasil 777‑300 high‑speed rejected takeoff at São Paulo; nose lifted before abort Brazilian investigators have opened a probe after a LATAM Brasil Boeing 777‑300 performed a high‑speed rejected takeoff at São Paulo International Airport when the nose lifted and the front wheels had already left the ground. The Sunday night occurrence involved up to 414 passengers and is under investigation.

2026-02-16T12:02:20.326084-08:00

Probe opened after LATAM Brasil 777‑300 high‑speed rejected takeoff at São Paulo; nose lifted before abort

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Investigators probe Antonov An-74TK-100 runway overrun at Dikson, Russia Russian investigators are probing a runway overrun by an Antonov An-74TK‑100 at Dikson Airport in Krasnoyarsk territory after a charter flight from Igarka on 14 February. The twinjet carried 52 passengers and six crew; authorities are examining operational and environmental factors.

2026-02-16T03:32:40.714716-08:00

Investigators probe Antonov An-74TK-100 runway overrun at Dikson, Russia

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French investigators urge pilots to practice ballistic‑recovery parachute deployment before flight French safety investigators recommend pilots of light aircraft—notably Cirrus SR20/SR22 and some Elixir and Bristell models—routinely simulate ballistic‑recovery parachute deployment before flight. Their analysis of accidents in which parachutes were not activated says rehearsal and emphasis on deployment can improve in‑flight decision‑making and survivability.

2026-02-16T02:39:39.448196-08:00

French investigators urge pilots to practice ballistic‑recovery parachute deployment before flight

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Jet2 imposes lifetime bans after violent brawl on Antalya–Manchester flight forces diversion to Brussels Jet2 has imposed lifetime bans on two men after a violent inflight brawl aboard an Antalya–Manchester service forced the aircraft to divert to Brussels. The carrier said the bans followed the diversion and signal a zero‑tolerance approach to behaviour that jeopardises flight safety and operations.

2026-02-15T15:55:24.121856-08:00

Jet2 imposes lifetime bans after violent brawl on Antalya–Manchester flight forces diversion to Brussels

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Driver Arrested on Aggravated Stalking Charges After Mercedes Plows Into Detroit Airport Terminal A man who drove a Mercedes into Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s passenger terminal has been arrested and charged with aggravated stalking, authorities said. The arrest follows the vehicle-into-terminal incident and comes amid ongoing investigations into motive and circumstances.

2026-02-14T09:44:59.196039-08:00

Driver Arrested on Aggravated Stalking Charges After Mercedes Plows Into Detroit Airport Terminal

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SunExpress 737-800 left main landing gear collapses during taxi at Antalya; aircraft rolled onto left engine, ~175 evacuated A SunExpress Boeing 737-800 (flight XQ7646) suffered a left main landing gear collapse while taxiing at Antalya on 13 February, the strut bending rearward and the airframe rolling onto the left engine. About 175 passengers were evacuated; extent of damage is under assessment.

2026-02-14T02:15:36.364712-08:00

SunExpress 737-800 left main landing gear collapses during taxi at Antalya; aircraft rolled onto left engine, ~175 evacuated

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NTSB releases 378‑page final report, 33 recommendations on Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision

Tokyo–Frankfurt flight returns mid‑route after in‑flight maintenance issue; passengers endure 14‑hour 'flight to nowhere'

Probe opened after LATAM Brasil 777‑300 high‑speed rejected takeoff at São Paulo; nose lifted before abort

Jet2 imposes lifetime bans after violent brawl on Antalya–Manchester flight forces diversion to Brussels

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