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NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

The NTSB found the fatal crash of aviation vlogger 'TNFlygirl' in a high-performance airplane resulted from the pilot's lack of experience and skill, with autopilot confusion and possible impairment contributing. Investigators say automation mismanagement during a critical flight phase produced loss of control.

2026-02-20T13:45:29.629558-08:00

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Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters

2026-02-20T05:13:40.375223-08:00

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Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles

2026-02-20T04:01:18.005907-08:00

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Passenger allegedly assaults Delta flight attendant, bites officer at Memphis airport

2026-02-19T23:11:11.599616-08:00

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NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl' The NTSB found the fatal crash of aviation vlogger 'TNFlygirl' in a high-performance airplane resulted from the pilot's lack of experience and skill, with autopilot confusion and possible impairment contributing. Investigators say automation mismanagement during a critical flight phase produced loss of control.

2026-02-20T13:45:29.629558-08:00

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

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Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters Another month-long run of mechanical failures has underscored how aircraft reliability directly affects operations, reducing fleet availability and increasing maintenance burdens for carriers and MROs. The episode exposes vulnerabilities in parts supply, inspection capacity and contingency planning that risk higher delays and costs.

2026-02-20T05:13:40.375223-08:00

Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters

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Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles A woman has been federally charged after allegedly kicking an Etihad Airways flight attendant aboard a flight bound for Washington Dulles, authorities say. She faces up to 20 years in prison under federal assault statutes, highlighting continuing threats to crew safety and in‑flight security enforcement.

2026-02-20T04:01:18.005907-08:00

Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles

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Passenger allegedly assaults Delta flight attendant, bites officer at Memphis airport A passenger allegedly assaulted a Delta Air Lines flight attendant at Memphis International Airport and, during the subsequent arrest, bit a police officer, authorities say. The individual faces multiple charges connected to the onboard attack and the confrontation at the airport.

2026-02-19T23:11:11.599616-08:00

Passenger allegedly assaults Delta flight attendant, bites officer at Memphis airport

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Airbus close to dropping 165‑hour H160 pitch‑rod replacement requirement after ditching Airbus Helicopters says it is "very close" to removing the mandatory 165‑flight‑hour replacement of H160 main‑rotor pitch‑rod end fittings after discussions with regulators in Europe and Brazil. The potential change follows the January H160 ditching and would ease the interim maintenance burden on operators.

2026-02-19T04:21:23.134902-08:00

Airbus close to dropping 165‑hour H160 pitch‑rod replacement requirement after ditching

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JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure; passengers evacuated via slides as brief ground stop halts inbound traffic A JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty; the aircraft returned to EWR where passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Newark imposed a brief ground stop and suspended inbound flights before lifting restrictions after the airplane and terminal were cleared.

2026-02-18T16:10:27.924768-08:00

JetBlue A320 returns to Newark after engine failure; passengers evacuated via slides as brief ground stop halts inbound traffic

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United flight grounded at Newark after bullet found; aircraft declared crime scene A United Airlines flight at Newark was grounded after a bullet was discovered in an overhead bin, prompting authorities to declare the aircraft a crime scene and open a security investigation. Passengers were held while law enforcement and airport security processed the jet.

2026-02-18T09:33:20.757197-08:00

United flight grounded at Newark after bullet found; aircraft declared crime scene

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Delta flight DL2557 (B717) returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit Delta Air Lines flight DL2557, a Boeing 717-200 from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport to Atlanta, declared an emergency and returned to Hobby shortly after takeoff on 18 February after a passenger attempted to enter the cockpit. Police detained the suspect at the gate.

2026-02-18T07:45:11.541086-08:00

Delta flight DL2557 (B717) returns to Houston after passenger attempts to enter cockpit

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NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

Month-long mechanical failures underscore why aircraft reliability matters

Woman federally charged after allegedly kicking Etihad flight attendant on flight to Washington Dulles

Passenger allegedly assaults Delta flight attendant, bites officer at Memphis airport

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