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The Independent • Ariana Baio

Bell 206 Helicopter Crashes in Hudson River, Killing Six: Investigation Underway

A Bell 206 LongRanger helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Manhattan on April 10, resulting in six fatalities. The incident has raised questions about mechanical safety standards and maintenance oversight in the aviation sector. Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of the crash.

2025-04-10T12:51:57.100037-07:00

denvergazette.com

American Airlines 737-800 Engine Fire at Denver: 12 Hospitalized

2025-03-13T18:21:02.177758-07:00

Reuters

NTSB Urgently Recommends Helicopter Ban at Reagan National After Deadly Collision

2025-03-11T11:23:06.167401-07:00

Reuters

American Airlines Jets Clip Wings at Reagan National Airport

2025-04-10T11:32:53.791712-07:00

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Associated Press

NTSB Pins Rudder Failure in Boca Raton Cessna 310 Crash Federal investigators say a rudder malfunction left the twin-engine Cessna 310 able only to make left turns before crashing shortly after takeoff in Boca Raton, Florida, killing all three aboard. Preliminary NTSB findings target control-surface failure as the likely cause.

2025-05-08T08:15:15.931712-07:00

NTSB Pins Rudder Failure in Boca Raton Cessna 310 Crash

Reuters

NTSB Images Show NYC Helicopter Breaking Apart Midair Before Fatal Hudson River Crash Federal safety investigators have released video stills showing a Bell 206 L-4 tour helicopter fracture into three sections midair before plunging into New York's Hudson River on April 10, killing all six on board, the NTSB said in its preliminary report this week.

2025-05-07T12:35:32.045887-07:00

NTSB Images Show NYC Helicopter Breaking Apart Midair Before Fatal Hudson River Crash

Reuters

Trump Administration Ousts NTSB Vice Chair Alvin Brown Amid Key Accident Probes The White House on Monday removed Alvin Brown, vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, in an unprecedented move while the independent agency pursues investigations into several high-profile aviation calamities. The dismissal continues a series of Trump administration ousters from autonomous federal boards.

2025-05-06T06:43:12.235186-07:00

Trump Administration Ousts NTSB Vice Chair Alvin Brown Amid Key Accident Probes

Reuters

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Two Commercial Jets Perform Go-Arounds at Reagan National After Army Black Hawk Intrusion Two commercial flights were forced to abort landing at Washington's Reagan National Airport this week when an Army Black Hawk helicopter deviated from its clearance and entered their final approach paths. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the incident unacceptable as the FAA and NTSB launch probes into the safety breach.

2025-05-02T11:00:03.774425-07:00

Two Commercial Jets Perform Go-Arounds at Reagan National After Army Black Hawk Intrusion

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Investigates Fatal Alaska Crash Triggered by Dog on Runway The NTSB is investigating a fatal crash in Alaska involving a Cessna T207, where the pilot attempted a go-around to avoid a loose dog on the runway. The incident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and a passenger, with a third individual suffering serious injuries.

2025-04-30T12:00:31.664937-07:00

NTSB Investigates Fatal Alaska Crash Triggered by Dog on Runway

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Highlights Dangers of Uncertificated Pilots after Recent Helicopter Incident The NTSB report reveals alarming details about a recent helicopter incident involving a pilot with an expired license, lacking documented flying experience, and suffering from medical conditions like Parkinson's. This raises critical concerns about regulatory enforcement and aviation safety standards.

2025-04-30T08:48:23.327788-07:00

NTSB Highlights Dangers of Uncertificated Pilots after Recent Helicopter Incident

AVweb

Blackhawk's Classified Mission Contributed to ADS-B Shutdown and Collision The mid-air collision involving a Blackhawk helicopter and a CRJ700 near Washington D.C. is under scrutiny due to the helicopter's deactivated ADS-B for classified mission purposes. The incident raises critical aviation safety concerns as investigators analyze the necessity of ADS-B protocols in military operations.

2025-04-27T20:32:36.777850-07:00

Blackhawk's Classified Mission Contributed to ADS-B Shutdown and Collision

New York Times

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Complex Failures Revealed in Reagan Airport Fatal Collision New details from The Times present a more intricate picture of the January 29 incident at Reagan National Airport, where an Army helicopter crashed into a jet. The failures highlight significant oversights preceding the tragic event.

2025-04-27T02:12:42.611012-07:00

Complex Failures Revealed in Reagan Airport Fatal Collision