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Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset

Chilean investigators found the cap of a rocker switch controlling the captain’s seat on LATAM’s Boeing 787‑9 (CC‑BGG) had not been fixed with adhesive, allowing the seat to shift and trigger an in‑flight upset while the aircraft cruised at 41,000 ft; both pilots were seated.

2026-02-26T00:13:40.722010-08:00

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AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes concrete barrier during Philippine roadway takeoff; five injured

2026-02-25T19:41:55.309989-08:00

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NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

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When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents

2026-02-25T05:11:25.110439-08:00

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Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset Chilean investigators found the cap of a rocker switch controlling the captain’s seat on LATAM’s Boeing 787‑9 (CC‑BGG) had not been fixed with adhesive, allowing the seat to shift and trigger an in‑flight upset while the aircraft cruised at 41,000 ft; both pilots were seated.

2026-02-26T00:13:40.722010-08:00

Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset

Stars and Stripes

AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes concrete barrier during Philippine roadway takeoff; five injured An Air Force Special Operations C-146A Wolfhound struck a concrete road barrier during a roadway takeoff in the Philippines while conducting a training exercise, injuring five U.S. service members. The Defense Department has confirmed the incident and an investigation is underway.

2026-02-25T19:41:55.309989-08:00

AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes concrete barrier during Philippine roadway takeoff; five injured

Flying Magazine

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders The NTSB's Office of Aviation Safety has issued a safety alert advising pilots and first responders on hazards from undeployed ballistic‑recovery parachute systems (BRS). It identifies recognition cues, post‑incident risks to occupants and rescuers, and recommends actions to safely secure and manage parachute canopies.

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

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Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashes near Balkhash; both pilots eject safely A Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashed during a training flight near Balkhash; both crew reportedly ejected and survived. The military has confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to determine cause and assess damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.

2026-02-25T09:46:32.802377-08:00

Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashes near Balkhash; both pilots eject safely

AeroTime

ROKAF F-16C crashes near Yeongju during night training; pilot ejects and rescued On Feb. 25, 2026, a Republic of Korea Air Force single-seat F-16C assigned to Chungju crashed in mountainous terrain near Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province during a nighttime training sortie. The pilot ejected safely and was subsequently rescued, ROKAF said.

2026-02-25T06:16:25.810836-08:00

ROKAF F-16C crashes near Yeongju during night training; pilot ejects and rescued

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When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents Crew Resource Management is meant to multiply oversight in the cockpit, but persistent CRM breakdowns—failures in communication, decision‑making and cockpit coordination—continue to underlie fatal accidents. This analysis examines recurring patterns of CRM failure and implications for training, SOPs and safety‑management systems.

2026-02-25T05:11:25.110439-08:00

When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents

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Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate A Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (registration VT‑AJV) crashed near Simaria, Jharkhand, late Monday, killing all seven aboard. AAIB and DGCA teams have recovered wreckage evidence; the C90 carried no FDR/CVR because its MTOW is below India’s 5,700 kg recorder mandate.

2026-02-25T00:01:27.522725-08:00

Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

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Fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1: server-room blaze injures six, halts flights; operations restored A server-room fire tore through Terminal 1 at Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport on 23 February, injuring six and forcing evacuations, temporary suspension of flights and a brief airspace closure that saw at least one international service turn back. Authorities say operations have since been restored while investigations continue.

2026-02-24T13:10:30.543560-08:00

Fire at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Terminal 1: server-room blaze injures six, halts flights; operations restored

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Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset

AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes concrete barrier during Philippine roadway takeoff; five injured

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

When Two Pilots Aren't Enough: Crew Resource Management Failures Behind Fatal Accidents

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