Aviation Safety

Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast or ADS-B became the law of the land in January 2020, ostensibly to make the skies safer—but has it worked?

The loss of aviation safety leader, pilot, and friend Richard McSpadden from the AOPA’s Air Safety Institute causes reflection.

According to the FAA, pilots have reported more than 7,400 laser hazard incidents so far this year.

The United States Parachute Association is offering a safety management system as an alternative to a proposal it says could put some small operators out of business.

The Piper PA-18 went down “under unknown circumstances” in a remote area, according to NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.

The family of the B-17 pilot killed during the Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow is suing, alleging negligence.

The agency’s safety alert was prompted by recent injuries and fatalities that occurred during aircraft towing or ground handling operations.

Prior to joining the FAA, David Boulter served as a pilot, flight instructor, check airman and chief pilot of a regional airline.

The aircraft’s tailboom was ablaze as it spun out of control before crashing through the roof of an occupied apartment building.

Pilots who ejected during Thunder Over Michigan performance suggest that the engine lost power.