Aviation Safety

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.

Creighton King was flying his Cassutt 111M, which he called ‘Last Lap Player.’

Garmin pursues a supplemental type certificate for its emergency landing system on the twin turboprop

The existing Congressional prohibition on regulating commercial human spaceflight is set to expire in October.

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