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AW139: Lessons from a Complete Loss of Collective — How the Crew Regained Control

An analysis of how the crew of a Leonardo AW139 regained control after a complete loss of collective—examining the sequence of actions, emergency procedures and cockpit coordination that restored handling. The report distils practical lessons for training, SOPs and rotorcraft systems design.

2026-02-23T05:05:50.888679-08:00

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Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

2026-02-22T21:45:49.083943-08:00

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Two KLM Boeing 737s collide on Schiphol apron during pushback

2026-02-21T23:12:34.473564-08:00

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Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack

2026-02-22T06:06:25.436109-08:00

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Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones Ukraine's Defence Forces said on Feb. 21, 2026 they struck the Yevpatoria Aviation Repair Plant in occupied Crimea, damaging two rare Beriev Be‑12 amphibious maritime patrol aircraft. Kyiv said FPV drones executed the attack — part of a campaign to erode Moscow's dwindling maritime aviation capabilities.

2026-02-23T08:11:41.675337-08:00

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones

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IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 runway overshoot; joint HAL inspections probe suspected brake failure The Indian Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of roughly 30 single-seat HAL Tejas light combat aircraft after a runway overshoot at a frontline base on Feb. 7. A joint IAF–HAL team is conducting fleet‑wide inspections focused on suspected brake failure and systemic faults amid programme delivery delays.

2026-02-23T08:00:33.921159-08:00

IAF grounds Tejas fleet after Feb. 7 runway overshoot; joint HAL inspections probe suspected brake failure

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AW139: Lessons from a Complete Loss of Collective — How the Crew Regained Control An analysis of how the crew of a Leonardo AW139 regained control after a complete loss of collective—examining the sequence of actions, emergency procedures and cockpit coordination that restored handling. The report distils practical lessons for training, SOPs and rotorcraft systems design.

2026-02-23T05:05:50.888679-08:00

AW139: Lessons from a Complete Loss of Collective — How the Crew Regained Control

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Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries A Delta Boeing 737 carrying 179 passengers suffered an engine failure seconds after takeoff from Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV), sending sparks that ignited a grass fire beside the runway. The crew returned the jet to SAV about 27 minutes later; emergency services extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

2026-02-22T21:45:49.083943-08:00

Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

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Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack Four Moscow airports resumed operations on Sunday after earlier suspensions triggered by a drone attack, Russia's aviation regulator Rosaviatsia said. Authorities closed airspace and halted arrivals and departures for security checks; services were restored once inspections and threat assessments were completed.

2026-02-22T06:06:25.436109-08:00

Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack

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Two KLM Boeing 737s collide on Schiphol apron during pushback Two KLM Boeing 737s collided on the apron at Amsterdam Schiphol on Saturday morning, Feb 21, during a pushback maneuver; one aircraft was moving and struck a stationary 737. No injuries were reported. Schiphol operations were disrupted and an investigation is underway.

2026-02-21T23:12:34.473564-08:00

Two KLM Boeing 737s collide on Schiphol apron during pushback

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Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport On 20 February 2026, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR 72-600 was struck by a suspected FPV (first-person view) "kamikaze" drone at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State while boarding passengers and preparing for takeoff. Authorities and the carrier are investigating the strike.

2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

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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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AW139: Lessons from a Complete Loss of Collective — How the Crew Regained Control

Delta 737 engine failure on takeoff from Savannah sparks grass fire; flight returns with 179 onboard, no injuries

Two KLM Boeing 737s collide on Schiphol apron during pushback

Four Moscow airports resume flights after drone attack

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