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BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton

French investigators report an ATR 72-600's stick‑shaker activated on rotation after the crew apparently tried to abort the takeoff on a Loganair Jersey–Southampton flight on 19 February. The BEA, citing preliminary information from UK counterparts, says the monitoring pilot was involved in the event.

2026-03-10T01:38:21.810082-07:00

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Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk

2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00

IATA

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00

Associated Press

Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport

2026-03-08T11:39:33.661687-07:00

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BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton French investigators report an ATR 72-600's stick‑shaker activated on rotation after the crew apparently tried to abort the takeoff on a Loganair Jersey–Southampton flight on 19 February. The BEA, citing preliminary information from UK counterparts, says the monitoring pilot was involved in the event.

2026-03-10T01:38:21.810082-07:00

BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton

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Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk A fatal rotor-wash incident at Kadena Air Base last year has drawn renewed attention to helicopter downwash, showing how concentrated rotor-generated winds can cause deadly consequences around airfields and operational areas, prompting calls for clearer procedures, site assessments and training.

2026-03-09T17:53:47.390581-07:00

Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk

Associated Press

Mississippi jury acquits military aircraft engineer accused of lying, obstruction in 2017 crash probe A federal jury in Mississippi acquitted a former military aircraft engineer of charges he made false statements and obstructed justice during the criminal investigation of a deadly 2017 military plane crash that burned in a farm field near Itta Bena, Miss., after smoke and flames were seen rising from the wreckage.

2026-03-09T17:00:42.121380-07:00

Mississippi jury acquits military aircraft engineer accused of lying, obstruction in 2017 crash probe

IATA

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IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394 IATA's 2025 Annual Safety Report shows the global accident rate improved to 1.32 per million flights with 51 accidents across 38.7 million flights (vs 54 on 37.9 million flights in 2024), but fatalities climbed to 394 after several major incidents; regional variances noted.

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea Australia lodged a protest after a PLA Navy helicopter made an 'unsafe and unprofessional' close-range intercept of an RAN MH-60R in the Yellow Sea, forcing the aircraft to take evasive action. The encounter occurred on March 4 during a UN sanctions-monitoring sortie tracking suspected North Korean smuggling.

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

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Fatal Kadena Air Base Incident Underscores Helicopter Rotor‑Wash Hazards A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year highlights the severe risks posed by helicopter rotor wash — an underappreciated hazard now receiving heightened attention. The case underlines threats to ground personnel and nearby operations, prompting a closer look at procedures and safety guidance.

2026-03-08T17:08:12.278237-07:00

Fatal Kadena Air Base Incident Underscores Helicopter Rotor‑Wash Hazards

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Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway Belgian investigators' preliminary report suggests cabin baggage — specifically unsecured or improperly stowed items — may have played a role in an SAS Airbus A320 nearly commencing a takeoff roll from a taxiway at Brussels Airport. The finding highlights cabin stowage as a potential operational and human-factor safety issue.

2026-03-08T11:58:10.989188-07:00

Preliminary report: cabin baggage may have contributed to SAS A320 nearly taking off from a taxiway

Associated Press

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Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport Kansas City International Airport was evacuated Sunday after reports of a bomb threat, prompting police, K‑9 teams and FBI investigators to sweep terminals. Aircraft were held on taxiways and some passengers moved to the tarmac; operations resumed that afternoon once authorities cleared the scene.

2026-03-08T11:39:33.661687-07:00

Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport

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BEA: ATR 72-600 stick‑shaker activated on rotation after attempted aborted takeoff — Loganair Jersey–Southampton

Kadena rotor-wash fatality underscores overlooked helicopter downwash risk

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

Bomb threat triggers evacuation and brief closure at Kansas City International Airport

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