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Los Angeles Times • Clara Harter

Pilot's Night Takeoff in Catalina Crash Ignored Warnings

NTSB reports reveal that the pilot of a Beech 95-B55 ignored warnings about night takeoff and battery issues before the fatal Catalina crash that killed five. The aircraft's operational constraints during darkness were highlighted as a significant safety oversight.

2024-11-07T03:10:27.589780-08:00

houstonpublicmedia.org

Houston Helicopter Crash: 4 Die, Including Child, in Radio Tower Collision

2024-10-20T20:40:21.409087-07:00

Associated Press

NTSB: Helicopter Communication at Time of Fatal Houston Crash

2024-11-01T08:21:26.595324-07:00

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Warns Pilots of Icing Hazards in Aviation Safety Alert

2024-10-30T14:49:56.161735-07:00

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Los Angeles Times

Pilot's Night Takeoff in Catalina Crash Ignored Warnings NTSB reports reveal that the pilot of a Beech 95-B55 ignored warnings about night takeoff and battery issues before the fatal Catalina crash that killed five. The aircraft's operational constraints during darkness were highlighted as a significant safety oversight.

2024-11-07T03:10:27.589780-08:00

Pilot's Night Takeoff in Catalina Crash Ignored Warnings

Associated Press

NTSB: Helicopter Communication at Time of Fatal Houston Crash The National Transportation Safety Board reported that a helicopter was communicating with an air traffic controller when it collided with a 1,003-foot radio tower in Houston, resulting in the deaths of all four passengers. The crash inquiry highlights potential communication issues during the accident.

2024-11-01T08:21:26.595324-07:00

NTSB: Helicopter Communication at Time of Fatal Houston Crash

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Warns Pilots of Icing Hazards in Aviation Safety Alert The National Transportation Safety Board has issued an alert highlighting the severe risks associated with flying in icing conditions. The advisory references past incidents and emphasizes the need for pilot awareness and precautionary measures to mitigate potential dangers.

2024-10-30T14:49:56.161735-07:00

NTSB Warns Pilots of Icing Hazards in Aviation Safety Alert

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Releases Preliminary Details on Fatal Cirrus SR22 Crashes The NTSB's preliminary reports detailed ADS-B data and witness accounts related to two Cirrus SR22 crashes in late September, resulting in seven fatalities. The investigations aim to uncover the circumstances preceding each incident.

2024-10-30T07:38:10.517026-07:00

NTSB Releases Preliminary Details on Fatal Cirrus SR22 Crashes

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Frontier A321 Emergency Landing Due to Electrical Fault and Chemical Smell The NTSB's preliminary report reveals an electrical fault in the cooling unit of a Frontier Airlines A321 led to a chemical smell and subsequent emergency landing in Las Vegas on October 5. The incident included flames and smoke from the landing gear.

2024-10-28T12:06:35.428740-07:00

Frontier A321 Emergency Landing Due to Electrical Fault and Chemical Smell

FlightGlobal

NTSB Probes Near Collision at Washington National Airport A Beechcraft King Air, just 0.9 nautical miles from landing, nearly collided with an American Airlines Airbus A319 after it was cleared to take off on an intersecting runway. Both aircraft were instructed to abort their maneuvers, preventing an incident.

2024-10-23T03:23:49.352974-07:00

NTSB Probes Near Collision at Washington National Airport

Airline Geeks

NTSB Cites Maintenance Error in Atlas Boeing 747 Engine Fire The NTSB has identified improper installation of a borescope plug as the cause for the January engine fire on Atlas Air's Boeing 747. The incident highlights the critical importance of maintenance precision to prevent potential safety issues.

2024-10-21T09:14:36.592231-07:00

NTSB Cites Maintenance Error in Atlas Boeing 747 Engine Fire

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Houston Helicopter Crash: 4 Die, Including Child, in Radio Tower Collision A privately-owned R44 helicopter crashed into a communication tower in Houston's Second Ward, leading to a fire and the death of four passengers, including a minor. Authorities reported that the helicopter struck the tower around 8 p.m. and are investigating the cause.

2024-10-20T20:40:21.409087-07:00

Houston Helicopter Crash: 4 Die, Including Child, in Radio Tower Collision