Channel Express Fokker F27 G-CEXF was operating its fourth sector of the morning, the first two sectors having been operated by a different crew. Prior to the first sector, the commander noted that the aircraft was experiencing a notable low frequency vibration, felt...
Virgin Atlantic – Airbus A340-642 (G-VATL) flight VS207
Virgin Atlantic flight VS207 was operated on 08-02-2005 with an Airbus A340-600 from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow. Some 11 hours after takeoff, at about 0330 hrs with the aircraft in Dutch airspace and at Flight Level 380, the No 1 (number one)...
Aviation accidents
An aviation accident is an incident in which an aircraft is damaged or destroyed as a result of a collision, fire, structural failure, or other event. Aviation accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including mechanical failure, pilot error, adverse weather conditions, and sabotage. Aviation accidents can result in fatalities, injuries, and damage to property.
Aviation incidents
An aviation incident is an occurrence, other than an accident, that affects or could affect the safety of aircraft operations. Examples of aviation incidents include near collisions, runway incursions, and unruly passenger incidents.
Aviation serious incidents
A serious incident in aviation refers to an event that could have resulted in an accident or that had the potential to cause serious injury or death. Some examples of serious incidents in aviation include engine failure, in-flight fires, and loss of control of the aircraft.