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Crash probe recommends spatial-disorientation training for business-aviation pilots

A probe into the crash that killed Kobe Bryant has recommended dedicated spatial disorientation training for business-aviation pilots, urging operators and regulators to add targeted instruction, simulator experience and upset-recovery practice, and to clarify training standards for flights in limited-visibility conditions.

2026-03-27T07:35:04.102102-07:00

AeroTime

NTSB releases early investigation footage of LaGuardia crash site

2026-03-27T03:01:11.587602-07:00

Associated Press

Sightseeing helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashes on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast; 3 killed, 2 injured

2026-03-26T21:19:21.609170-07:00

Reuters

FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

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Crash probe recommends spatial-disorientation training for business-aviation pilots A probe into the crash that killed Kobe Bryant has recommended dedicated spatial disorientation training for business-aviation pilots, urging operators and regulators to add targeted instruction, simulator experience and upset-recovery practice, and to clarify training standards for flights in limited-visibility conditions.

2026-03-27T07:35:04.102102-07:00

Crash probe recommends spatial-disorientation training for business-aviation pilots

AeroTime

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NTSB releases early investigation footage of LaGuardia crash site The NTSB released early investigative footage showing the LaGuardia crash site and emergency response activities as investigators began reconstructing the sequence of events. The material provides visual evidence to supplement flight data and witness accounts in the board’s ongoing probe.

2026-03-27T03:01:11.587602-07:00

NTSB releases early investigation footage of LaGuardia crash site

Associated Press

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Sightseeing helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashes on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast; 3 killed, 2 injured A sightseeing helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashed onto Kalalau Beach along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, killing three of the five on board and injuring two. The aircraft carried one pilot and four passengers; emergency crews responded and state investigators have opened an investigation into circumstances and safety oversight.

2026-03-26T21:19:21.609170-07:00

Sightseeing helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashes on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast; 3 killed, 2 injured

Reuters

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FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach A Black Hawk helicopter crossed in front of United Airlines Flight 589, a Boeing 737, on final approach to John Wayne (Santa Ana) Airport, triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory. The FAA has opened an investigation after reports the helicopter and jet came within about 500 feet.

2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00

FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach

AeroTime

Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight reportedly shot down after being mistaken for a drone Media outlets report Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight aircraft was reportedly shot down by Russian air-defence forces after being mistaken for an unmanned aerial vehicle, and Koshkin may have been killed. Details remain unconfirmed as authorities and independent sources seek verification.

2026-03-26T12:50:36.306461-07:00

Russian aviation blogger Pavel Koshkin’s ultralight reportedly shot down after being mistaken for a drone

The War Zone

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet narrowly evades suspected Iranian MANPADS near coast Video circulating in late March 2026 appears to show a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet narrowly avoiding a missile strike while operating near the Iranian coast; the Pentagon denies the jet was downed. The incident highlights the persistent MANPADS threat to low‑altitude strike and patrol missions in the region.

2026-03-26T10:58:12.993117-07:00

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet narrowly evades suspected Iranian MANPADS near coast

Associated Press

Siblings indicted after improvised explosive device found outside MacDill AFB gate Federal prosecutors have indicted a brother and sister after an alleged improvised explosive device was found March 16 outside the visitors’ center gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, prompting a shelter-in-place and an FBI investigation. The pair now face federal explosives and related charges as authorities continue evidence-gathering.

2026-03-26T10:20:17.049557-07:00

Siblings indicted after improvised explosive device found outside MacDill AFB gate

Airways Magazine

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How transponders, surface‑surveillance and layered systems reduce runway collision risk — lessons from LaGuardia The LaGuardia crash has refocused scrutiny on transponders, surface‑surveillance systems and procedural 'layered' defenses that prevent runway collisions. This explainer outlines how aircraft transponders, airport surface‑detection technology, ATC procedures and collision‑avoidance alerts interact — and where gaps revealed by the LGA incident may remain.

2026-03-26T08:19:37.471172-07:00

How transponders, surface‑surveillance and layered systems reduce runway collision risk — lessons from LaGuardia

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Crash probe recommends spatial-disorientation training for business-aviation pilots

NTSB releases early investigation footage of LaGuardia crash site

Sightseeing helicopter operated by Airborne Aviation crashes on Kauai’s Na Pali Coast; 3 killed, 2 injured

FAA probes TCAS Resolution Advisory after Black Hawk crossed in front of United 737 on John Wayne approach

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