The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the fatal airplane accident that occurred on December 7, 2023, which killed a YouTube influencer and her father. The report gives a detailed outline of the series of events that led to the accident, including irregularities that hint at potential mechanical issues that occurred during [...]
While people tend to think of aviation accidents, often they think of large commercial airplanes or helicopters crashing. However, in reality, it is smaller planes that are most likely to get into accidents, for a variety of reasons. Here are five problem that may arise that can potentially cause small plane accidents: […]
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), recently said that there had been an increase in “close calls” at airports across the country. While these events are relatively rare, the uptick in these incidents is indicative of the strain that the aviation system is currently under. Hommendy pointed out training failures and [...]
A plane owned by Federal Express (FedEx), the major package carrier, crash landed at Chattanooga Airport in Chattanooga, TN late in the evening on October 4. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash. The incident is now under investigation by federal and state agencies as they seek to determine the cause of the accident. [...]
It is a truism that flying is the safest way to travel, and statistically speaking, that is true. However, air travel still carries significant risks, and aviation accidents happen all the time, although not necessarily how people think. Here are five common misconceptions that people have about aviation accidents: […]
Statistically speaking, airplane travel is the safest way to fly, but that safety is dependent on a number of factors that can contribute to the likelihood of an accident. The more negligent an owner or pilot is, the more likely it is that they will be involved in an accident. Here are five common mistakes [...]
A small airplane crashed at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport on Wednesday, July 26, early in the morning, resulting in two people being injured. Reports indicate that the small plane suffered a significant mechanical failure, which ultimately led to the accident. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation. […]
Whether you are a professional pilot or a hobbyist with a personal plane, maintaining proper protocol is essential for airplanes. Flying may be the safest way to travel, statistically speaking, but taking appropriate safety measures is how it stays safe. That is why you should make sure to take these five safety measures to prevent [...]
Statistically speaking, small planes are far more likely to be involved in aviation accidents than commercial airliners. While these accidents are still uncommon, they are still potentially dangerous to both pilots and passengers that travel in small planes. But why is this the case, and what can be done to protect against accidents involving small [...]
In a report issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), a fatal plane crash that occurred in Tennessee in 2021 was blamed on the pilot’s “spatial disorientation.” The crash resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a local spiritual leader as well as her husband. The report suggests the crash might have [...]
