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NTSB Identifies Systemic Failures in Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac Midair Collision Between Regional Jet and Army UH-60L

The NTSB has released its probable-cause determination for the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision over the Potomac, concluding that deep, systemic failures contributed to the collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter. The report details operational and oversight breakdowns that informed those conclusions.

2026-01-31T16:33:34.598438-08:00

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Flight attendant sues Airbus alleging chronic illness from A320 APU fume exposure

2026-01-31T09:17:15.560067-08:00

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Satena Beechcraft 1900D (Flight 8849) crashes in northeastern Colombia, 15 killed

2026-01-30T03:14:07.791221-08:00

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Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00

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NTSB Identifies Systemic Failures in Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac Midair Collision Between Regional Jet and Army UH-60L The NTSB has released its probable-cause determination for the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision over the Potomac, concluding that deep, systemic failures contributed to the collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter. The report details operational and oversight breakdowns that informed those conclusions.

2026-01-31T16:33:34.598438-08:00

NTSB Identifies Systemic Failures in Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac Midair Collision Between Regional Jet and Army UH-60L

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Flight attendant sues Airbus alleging chronic illness from A320 APU fume exposure A flight attendant has sued Airbus, alleging chronic illness from exposure to toxic fumes originating in the APU of an A320. The complaint accuses the manufacturer of creating hazardous cabin contamination and raises fresh legal pressure over recurring fume incidents affecting crew health.

2026-01-31T09:17:15.560067-08:00

Flight attendant sues Airbus alleging chronic illness from A320 APU fume exposure

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Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C. NTSB investigators say instrument failures and possible engine anomalies were found in the Cessna 550 Citation II that crashed at Statesville, N.C., on 18 December after an attempted return to the airport. The preliminary probe also flags crew qualification lapses as a contributing factor.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

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Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring Niamey airport attack; three aircraft damaged Niger's junta accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring a pre-dawn assault on an air force base at Niamey international airport that wounded four soldiers and damaged three aircraft operated by ASKY and Air Côte d'Ivoire. The junta said Russian forces helped repel the attackers.

2026-01-30T05:38:32.334550-08:00

Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring Niamey airport attack; three aircraft damaged

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Satena Beechcraft 1900D (Flight 8849) crashes in northeastern Colombia, 15 killed On 28 January 2026 a Satena Beechcraft 1900D operating Flight 8849 crashed in northeastern Colombia, killing all 15 on board. Colombian investigators have recovered both flight recorders and the transport ministry says "significant progress" has been made in the technical inquiry.

2026-01-30T03:14:07.791221-08:00

Satena Beechcraft 1900D (Flight 8849) crashes in northeastern Colombia, 15 killed

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NTSB: Paramedic Attempted Emergency Landing After Pilot Incapacitation on Vanderbilt LifeFlight The NTSB's preliminary report says a Vanderbilt LifeFlight paramedic took control and attempted an emergency landing after the pilot became incapacitated, and the agency has opened a formal investigation. Investigators are examining crew actions, medical issues and flight records as evidence is collected.

2026-01-29T16:31:17.446988-08:00

NTSB: Paramedic Attempted Emergency Landing After Pilot Incapacitation on Vanderbilt LifeFlight

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US inquiry: JetBlue A320 lost 100ft in pitch upset, 22 injured; incident prompted A320 software grounding US investigators say a JetBlue Airbus A320 experienced a 100ft pitch upset on 30 October while cruising at 35,000ft over the Gulf, injuring 22 occupants. The event triggered a mass grounding of A320-family jets while Airbus required a software modification.

2026-01-29T10:46:28.034987-08:00

US inquiry: JetBlue A320 lost 100ft in pitch upset, 22 injured; incident prompted A320 software grounding

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One year since Washington midair collision: American Airlines AA5342 and Army Black Hawk crash killed 67 Flags at the DOT and FAA were lowered Thursday marking the one-year anniversary of a midair collision over Washington, D.C., when American Airlines Flight AA5342 from Wichita struck a U.S. Army Black Hawk, killing all 64 on the airliner and the helicopter's three crew. Families and responders reflected on recovery.

2026-01-29T07:13:32.508500-08:00

One year since Washington midair collision: American Airlines AA5342 and Army Black Hawk crash killed 67

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NTSB Identifies Systemic Failures in Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac Midair Collision Between Regional Jet and Army UH-60L

Flight attendant sues Airbus alleging chronic illness from A320 APU fume exposure

Satena Beechcraft 1900D (Flight 8849) crashes in northeastern Colombia, 15 killed

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

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